The Nature Conservancy
Agri-Food
CorporateEngagementAdvisor,AgriFood
“Corporate Engagement Advisor, Agri-Food at The Nature Conservancy. Skills: Corporate Engagement strategy development, Relationship management, Agri-food sector expertise. Develop, implement, and coordinate corporate engagements. Facilitate the integration of nature into business models”
What You'll Achieve.
Create transformational impact with the private sector; Help solve societal challenges; Help drive private sector economic, operational, and political influence in support of the Conservancy’s conservation goals
Industry & Context.
Candidates must be located within 5 hours of Eastern time, This is a 2 year term limited position with possibility of extension based on budget availability and performance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, social/natural science, business or related field and 5 years of corporate sector or government relations experience, or equivalent combination education/experience, Working knowledge of corporate sustainability best practices in the food and water sector, Experience in agri-food sectors including consumer packaged goods companies, row crop systems, livestock management, supply chain action, and/or other related industries, Experience preparing project proposals and negotiating complex agreements or projects, Project management experience including coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside an organization, Demonstrated relationship building skills, Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills, Fluency in English
Nice to Have
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated, with Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred, Direct private sector experience developing and executing corporate sustainability, ESG, or supply chain / supplier sustainability programs within a corporate or business sustainability team or procurement department in a consumer packaged good (CPG) or food company, Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build relationships with corporations, governments, partners, and all levels of staff
What You'll Do.
and coordinate corporate engagements
Facilitate the integration of nature into business models
Drive private sector economic
and political influence
Develop and implement strategies for engaging
Coordinate and conduct outreach
Manage and support specific corporate conduct analysis
Contribute to the Corporate Engagement team’s functional priorities
Advance the implementation of the Conservancy’s regenerative food pathway
Support corporate participation in on-the-ground projects
and innovative conservation strategies
Develop constructive and effective working relationships inside and outside the Conservancy
Serve as relationship manager to specific corporations
Provide program management support on engagements
Conduct research to inform the Corporate Engagement team’s functional strategy and activities
Prepare project proposals for external parties
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and external requirements
Supervise administrative and professional staff
Work within/managing a budget to complete projects
Negotiating and contracting with vendors
Assisting with budget development
Fundraising activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works collaboratively with staff from Corporate Engagement, Global Provide Food and Water and other global strategies, regional/ country staff, Global Science, Government Relations, Development/Philanthropy, and Impact Finance and Markets; Develop constructive and effective working relationships inside and outside the Conservancy, including with corporate partners, other nonprofit organizations, and various teams inside The Nature Conservancy; Experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build relationships with corporations, governments, partners, and all levels of staff
Communication Scope
Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Project management experience including coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside an organization, Program management support
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