Conservation Policy Specialist

Description:

The Conservation Policy Specialist plans, implements and coordinates programs at the sub-national or departmental level to affect public and/or corporate policy to further the Conservancy’s mission, in particular our 30x30 conservation and protection goals, to help protect 30 per cent of Australia’s land (including freshwater) and oceans. Duties include daily contact with local, sub-national country, multilateral/agencies officials, and/or corporate representatives on matters pertaining to administrative, legislative, and/or corporate actions or internationally negotiated agreements, particularly the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. They:
 

• build and facilitate internal networks, coordinating meetings, agendas, and presentations.
• influence the outcome of policy and/or corporate initiatives at the international, country, sub-national, and local levels.
• develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and industry to advance the organization’s conservation agenda.
• have the ability to work under minimal supervision and direct staff (if applicable) as well as coordinate the efforts of multiple parties (both internal and external), and a multitude of stakeholders with often differing opinions.
   

What You'll Bring
 

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience presenting to and/or communicating with business, government or legislative staff and/or program leadership.
• Experience in designing, implementing and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.
• Communications experience including preparing and presenting project proposals, and developing written communications.
• Experience working with corporate or NGO partners, and government agencies.