Gabon Program Coordinator

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Gabon Program Coordinator provides day-to-day program management support to ensure the efficient and effective execution of the TNC Gabon program strategy, including coordination of our freshwater, ocean, and terrestrial ecosystems conservation work at a national scale. They will assist in ensuring conservation projects have a clear pathway for execution and timely delivery, by tracking launch and development through the project cycle, ensuring adequate resources are dedicated, deployed, and progress is monitored and evaluated. Reporting to the Gabon Deputy Director, the position will be based at the TNC office in Libreville Gabon. No employment visas or assistance is being offered with this position except for the local labor employment requirements.

We’re Looking for You:

The Gabon Program Coordinator supports execution of TNC Gabon conservation agenda by managing and coordinating systems and processes to track and measure progress, improve effectiveness of the team’s work, build accountability of each team member, and facilitate more collaboration and communication within Gabon team, and between Gabon staff, partners, and other regional and global TNC experts. The Program Coordinator assists the Gabon Deputy Director and different Program Leads by maintaining new project records and tracking reporting requirements to donors and partners, and will support the development of project plans, budgets, metrics, schedules, and reports with input and buy-in from key stakeholders and team members. The Program Coordinator will organize internal meetings and trainings and ensure they are facilitated appropriately to achieve desired    goals. They track agreed actions and tasks; develop documents, translations, presentations, and other materials; and coordinate events and consultancies with external partners. They support key coordinating functions that help staff and stakeholders work in         an efficient and effective way, such as tracking project status in a project management software, maintaining a shared Box folder, tracking meeting commitments and minutes, and following up with partners to ensure work is proceeding as planned. They also support staff through activities such as collating and organizing data (financial, biological, etc.). The Program Coordinator will also help ensure that events are effectively planned, participants receive advance information, technical materials are prepared, and reports are completed in a timely manner.

Role Scope and Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and track multiple project plans and workstreams across teams, track status via a project management software.
• Development of documents, presentations, and other materials, and coordination of events and consultancies with external partners,
• Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating, and contracting                           with vendors, assisting with budget development, and meeting fundraising targets.
• Gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals.
• Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Under minimal supervision, make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Coordinate and track multiple project plans and workstreams across Gabon program teams, tracking status via a project management software, and driving for timeliness and accountability of all staff members.
• Coordinate events and consultancies with external partners.
• Attend Gabon program meetings and draft minutes, and action points, and follow up the implementation of these over time.
• Oversee document management systems that all Gabon Team members can access.
• Support internal contract tracking system for the Gabon program teams.
• Prepare and support review of wide range of materials including presentations, writing/editing, research, analysis and make presentations to diverse audiences.
• Coordinate other key organizational and communications activities (e.g., external contact lists).
• Support logistics of a range of stakeholder meetings and workshops as needed.
• Work environment may involve exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain; may require the following compliance to all safety protocols.
• Facilitate collection of numerical data and disseminate among teams for analysis and synthesis;
• Support in the planning of   TNC Gabon program trips with staff and external partners.

What You’ll Bring:

• BA/BS and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and French.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of conservation practice, trends, and issues in Gabon.
• Experience coordinating, managing, and tracking complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
• Experience completing tasks independently and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Experience coordinating project teams and working with cross-functional staff.
• Certification in project management.
• Experience supervising staff, interns and/or volunteers.
• Experience organizing and facilitating workshops in an inclusive and participatory manner.
• Proficiency in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• 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 collaborative facilitation.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

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 include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

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 and Perks here.

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

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.

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 applyhelp@tnc.org  with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.