Especialista Gestão de Projetos II - Fx

The Nature Conservancy; Brazil (IN); Remote; BRL 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Uma organização ambiental global busca um Especialista em Gestão de Projetos II para liderar e coordenar iniciativas na equipe de Políticas Públicas. O candidato ideal terá experiência em gerenciamento de projetos complexos e um forte compromisso com a conservação e políticas públicas. O cargo oferece a oportunidade de trabalhar em um ambiente colaborativo, impactando positivamente as comunidades e o meio ambiente, contribuindo para uma missão de preservação da natureza.

Benefits

Pacote de benefícios competitivo

Ambiente de trabalho flexível

Qualifications

• 5 anos de experiência em gerenciamento de projetos complexos.
• Fluência em português, espanhol e inglês.
• Experiência em projetos de sustentabilidade.

Responsibilities

• Coordenação de atividades de planejamento e monitoramento de projetos.
• Suporte à equipe na elaboração e execução de projetos.
• Gerenciamento de orçamentos e relatórios sobre projetos.

Skills

Gestão de projetos

Relações governamentais

Capacitação em gerenciamento

Comunicação

Habilidade interpessoal

Education

Bacharelado

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

#LI-REMOTE

WHO WE ARE

OFFICE LOCATION

Brasil - Fixa

É necessário que os empregados estejam morando no Brasil, preferencialmente em Brasília, durante o tempo de contrato com a TNC. Caso candidatos de outras regiões queiram se aplicar, é possível, porém a TNC não cobrirá os custos de mudança, caso seja aprovado e aceite a oferta para esta posição.

#LI-REMOTE

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Project Management Specialist II is responsible for project management functions within the Public Policy team at TNC Brasil, supporting the Public Policy and Government Relations Director in the management, supervision and coordination of the implementation of diverse and complex actions and projects in the Public Policy area. This position will also support the Public Policy team in the preparation and implementation of projects, in the development of technical and administrative activities for the implementation of the annual work plan, including the measurement and generation of efficient reports that ensure the results and metrics defined for the area. This position will report to the Director of Public Policy and Government Relations.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Project Management Specialist II establishes guidelines and frameworks for project management methodology, best practices, and standards for TNC under a platform approach to support the implementation of key workstreams in the Public Policy area. He/She will support the implementation of the key performance indicators (KPI), metrics, dashboards and governance of the Public Policy area, in order to deliver maximum value against TNC priorities and targets in the time and budget allowed. He/She will coordinate project planning, management and monitoring activities with different TNC's strategies, transvesally to Iconic Places, Conservation Strategies and in syntony with national, regional and international TNC works, and additional competencies that may be required. He/She will support the TNC Brasil Public Policy team in the fundraising, in the monitoring of institutional representation, and in the development of technical and administrative activities that contribute to the advocacy and political incidence work developed by the team. He/she will be responsible to support the implementation of key elements of project management in the public policy work, such as budget management, deliverables, communication, risk management, other planning and support activities, alignment with the core goals of Public Policy TNC Brasil area.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Follow our Code of Conduct and demonstrate consistently out Values.

• Develops and supports the implementation of project management standards, policies, procedures, and templates.

• Provides technical assistance to implement public policy projects, using multiple Project Management methods, such as adaptive management, iterative and fast learning processes, software-based monitoring, collaborative working, etc.

• Support in fundraising and projects elaboration

• Ensures projects are designed and managed in an efficient, cost-effective and aligned manner, considering PM standards.

• Supports the Public Policy and Government Relations Director and the team to ensure the Public Policy area is efficiently described, reported on and adaptively managed internally through the hub platform.

• Support the team within the Public Policy area to apply Project management standards and skills.

• Collaborate with Science and Conservation colleagues to develop appropriate project outcomes and targets and a monitoring and adaptation program for the TNC Brasil Iconic Places and Strategies.

• Provides coaching, mentoring, training, and oversight related to project management capabilities for PM´s inside and outside TNC.

• Documents and share key lessons and good practice.

• Ensures compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

• Acts independently and in supervisor's stead, as needed; exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.

• Coordinates the work of cross-functional, cross-divisional teams towards a desired outcome.

• Demonstrates sensitivity in handling confidential information.

• Develops and implement new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.

• Ensures programmatic commitments, Conservancy policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance; decisions may bind the organization financially or legally.

• Manages project budgets and assists with budget development related to strategic projects.

• Manages and implements multiple complex projects, including managing project teams, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.

• Supports the Public Policy team in organizing events, systematizing internal processes in the area, in relations with governments and other strategic actors, in monitoring the National Congress and in other activities related to advocacy and political incidence.

• May manage or participate in complex project negotiations and other activities related to advocacy and public policy incidence.

• May supervise one or more administrative or professional staff, including training and professional development.

• Travels occasionally, working long and flexible hours as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and relevant professional experience with project management, fundraising and/or with portfolio management;

Experience managing diversified and complex workstreams and projects in a constant changing environment;

Professional experience with sustainability or conservation projects;

Professional experience with government relations

Completed coursework or other training on project management principles;

Experience in managing and tracking multiple projects;

Experience managing project teams and working with cross-functional staff;

Experience managing scheduling and financial aspects of small to large projects that range from short to long term;

Experience using Project Management tools, such as Microsoft Project, Celoxis, Clarizen, Primavera, or equivalent;

Portuguese, Spanish and English fluent verbal and written skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5 years of professional experience managing large and complex projects involving public, private or mixed funds with national and international resources;

Recognized professional certifications in Project Management such as PMP, Prince2, Agile, Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), others.

Experience in fundaraising;

Experience in goverment relations and monitoring public policies;

Experience in comunication and events organization;

Experience managing projects in public policies;

Experience working with environmental policies and Public Administration.

Experience supporting the negotiation of complex agreements;

Ability to manage and implement complex processes;

Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated;

Experience supervising staff, interns and/or volunteers;

Proficiency in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data;

Strong communication and presentation skills;

Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade; and/or

Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 56699, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on June,11, 2025. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [e-mail].

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. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [e-mail] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.

About the company

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental organization, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.

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