Infrastructure Specialist
The Nature Conservancy
Other Engineering
Remote
Location: Lima, Perú
Tipo de contrato: Plazo fijo
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Infrastructure Specialist will provide technical leadership and support the Infrastructure Program and the Peru Business Unit to advance sustainable infrastructure and clean energy transition in Peru, with emphasis on the Amazon Basin. They will support in designing and implementing conservation strategies using a full range of protection tools, frameworks, and innovative methods that integrate environmental and social safeguards and a territorial approach into infrastructure planning—particularly in the transportation and energy sectors.
The Infrastructure Specialist will be part of the Infrastructure Program and will report to the Peru Infrastructure Coordinator, will proactively coordinate across national and regional teams, manage projects, and facilitate knowledge sharing to promote sustainable infrastructure that reduces adverse impacts of large-scale infrastructure on ecosystems and biodiversity.
They will assist the Infrastructure Program with coordination, implementation, and management by coordinating meetings, managing projects, reporting processes, tracking, and improving knowledge management, ensuring that infrastructure and energy development aligns with conservation goals and territorial planning.
Candidates with a strong quantitative background in sustainable infrastructure (focus on the energy and transportation sectors), renewable energies, or territorial planning in the Amazon region are encouraged to apply. May work in Lima, Perú with recurrent visits to Amazon regions.
We’re Looking for You:
Reporting to the Peru Infrastructure Coordinator, the Infrastructure Specialist oversees the development and implementation of TNC’s sustainable infrastructure and clean energy projects by providing technical and management support to advance Peru Business Unit (BU) strategic plan and collaborate with the Humboldt and Andean Amazon Iconic Landscapes strategies, LAR and Global related programs. Also, will build and maintain relationships with donors, government agencies, private organizations, indigenous organizations and conservation partners, and the academic community.
The Infrastructure Specialist position offers a unique opportunity to balance conservation and sustainable infrastructure in Peru and the Amazon Basin. You will join an international conservation NGO to connect theory with practice and address the needs of people and nature.
Responsibilities and Scope
Coordinate the continued implementation of sustainable infrastructure and clean energy transition projects, including monitoring and evaluation. Monitor project progress throughout its lifecycle and proactively and regularly alert the program coordinator of any obstacles or delays in activities or deliverables.
Review the technical, financial, policy, and regulatory frameworks guiding infrastructure development in Peru, with focus in the Amazon, including the relevant institutional roles and capacities of public and private stakeholders that will enable the adoption of environmental and social considerations.
Provide technical support for integrating sustainability into infrastructure and clean energy plans, program and projects, planning strategies, coordination spaces, and financing mechanisms to reduce the adverse impacts of infrastructure development.
Design and develop conservation strategies for infrastructure and clean energy applying the mitigation hierarchy.
Engage and coordinate with government, NGO conservation partners, development partners, indigenous organizations, academia, and the private sector.
Coordinate risks management, collaboratively resolve issues and conflicts using project management processes, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
Provide technical information and guidance related to project development, collaborative agreements, national policy support, technical capacity requirements, etc., based on analysis, experience, and context.
Support the strategic planning for the Infrastructure Program (theory of change, metrics), resource mobilization and assist in writing grant proposals to access funding for research and conservation projects related to infrastructure and clean energy.
Contribute to science-based analysis, reports, publications, and presentations to communicate research findings to diverse audiences.
Coordinate budgets, contracts and vendor negotiations.
Coordinate data management and develop content/reports to meet reporting requirements and other communication needs, including TNC internal reports, donor reports, impact reports, and other ad hoc requests.
Organize workshops, meetings, or consultations necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally to conferences, workshops, symposia, and other infrastructure and clean energy-related meetings, including nights and weekends, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
Work may involve variable weather conditions, remote locations, and physically demanding circumstances.
It is recommended that this position be based in Lima, Peru. Immigration or relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
What You’ll Bring:
BA/BS, law or business degree and 5 years’ experience in environmental engineering, natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in the Peruvian Amazon
Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
Experience communicating with key stakeholders, such as government, donors, multilaterals, private sector and civil society.
Experience negotiating complex agreements.
Experience in developing and implementing training workshops, preparing terms of reference for services, and curriculum design.
Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel and Power Point; web browsers; and geospatial applications, including GIS and remote sensing for environmental analysis and spatial planning.
Fluency in Spanish and excellent communication skills in English (written, spoken and graphical).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in green infrastructure, environmental safeguards, environmental licensing, renewable energies, and public-private partnerships and infrastructure regulations are desirable.
At least 5 years of experience in infrastructure and energy development, with strong background in environmental impact assessment (roads and energy, preferred).
Experience in environmental and infrastructure regulatory contexts in Latin American countries, preferably in the Amazon region, would be a plus.
Experience in explaining conservation practices to both technical and non-technical audiences
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.
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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.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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