Project Coordinator

OFFICE LOCATION

Micronesia Region.

The Project Coordinator can be based from a physical office and/or home office in Palau, Marshall Islands, Pohnpei, or from a home office in Guam, Chuuk, Kosrae or Yap. No working visas or relocation assistance is available for this role. The role will require domestic and international travel of approximately 25% of time. This is a two year fixed term role, which may be extended subject to funding.

Who We Are

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC.

Background

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

In 2020, TNC, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Pew Charitable Trusts, and ZomaLab formed a collaborative partnership entitled “Enduring Earth” (EE), designed to dramatically scale up Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiatives. PFPs aim to secure durable, long-term, system-wide protection of the world’s most important natural ecosystems to address the biodiversity and climate change crises and promote human well-being.

Project Overview

The Micronesia Challenge PFP is an initiative by TNC and partners to deliver lasting conservation and sustainable community development across the region. This initiative will be implemented to support the ambitious conservation goals of the Micronesia Challenge. TNC is commencing the Feasibility Stage to 1) determine whether the conditions to successfully develop and implement a Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative for Micronesia are in place and 2) develop and design the PFP in partnership with the governments participating in the Micronesia Challenge, stakeholders, and local communities.

The development of the Micronesia Challenge PFP will be executed over a 2-year period by a diverse team spanning multiple TNC units and consultants. The Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting this work under the guidance of the Deputy Director. This position is based in the Micronesia Region and is a 2-year term-limited position, with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate, collaborative and a motivated problem-solver. Our team in Micronesia and Polynesia is dedicated to a collaborative and inclusive conservation approach … Join us!

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating complex or multiple projects simultaneously, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
• Two years of project coordination experience or one year acting as a project lead.
• Experience coordinating project teams and working with cross-functional staff.
• Experience completing tasks independently and respecting timeline(s).
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, MS Teams, Zoom and Web Browsers.

• Knowledge of conservation practices, trends, and issues in the Micronesia region.
• Experience organizing and facilitating workshops in an inclusive and participatory manner.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and political savvy to work closely with a variety of staff and partners. Must be a team player.
• Proven ability to develop strategies and solve problems through facilitating collaboration.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

What We Bring

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work.

Additional Job Information

We are seeking a passionate individual to join our team and support sustainable change in the conservation sector in the Micronesia region. As the Project Coordinator (“Coordinator”), you will support key functions of the PFP development process and work across diverse teams to achieve deliverables.

Responsibilities

Scope and Responsibilities:

• Planning of internal, external, and intergovernmental meetings and events relevant to the PFP.
• Support logistics of TNC staff and partner travel relevant to the PFP.
• Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Track status of deliverables in a project management software.
• Oversee document management systems that all PFP Team members can access.
• Support the development of documents, slide decks and presentations.
• Coordinate other key organizational and communications activities.
• Facilitate collection of numerical data and disseminate among teams for analysis and synthesis.
• Attend Management Team Meetings and Steering Committee Meetings, draft minutes, and action points, and follow up the implementation of these over time.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 56571, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on May 16th, 2025. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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