Iconic Place Projects Coordinator

**OFFICE LOCATION**:Mérida, MéxicoLA061**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.**WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER**:The Yucatan Peninsula is a priority site for its biocultural wealth, its strategic contribution to the tourism sector, and other key activities that provide livelihoods and well-being for millions of people in local communities and throughout the region. It contains the second largest tropical forest on the continent after the Amazon and is home to a very significant portion of the second longest reef in the world. It has been designated as a priority region by international and national organizations because it is a natural heritage that requires attention and means to achieve its permanence for future generations.Currently, various processes converge on the part of civil society organizations and other sectors who have found opportunities to focus resources and generate synergies in favor of conservation and sustainable development of the region. These opportunities require timely attention and coordination to move towards medium- and long-term goals based on work programs developed in a participatory manner. Based on this analysis, the need for a full-time position that coordinates and ensures the continuity and results proposed by the participating organizations and other initiatives that converge in this region has been raised.**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:The Iconic Place Projects Coordinator supports and leads a wide array of efforts aimed to build strong coordination and collaboration schemes with different stakeholders in the Yucatan Peninsula, including the Maya Forest and Mesoamerican Reef. The position comprises two key work streams: 50% of the time will be dedicated to ensuring that the Yucatan Peninsula Alliance (comprised by Amigos de Sian Ka´an, Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, Pronatura Península de Yucatan, World Wildlife Fund and TNC). The other 50% will be dedicated to lead and support other initiatives aimed at building a strong and impactful collaborations and networking in the region. Uses TNC code of conduct and competencies as a baseline to conduct their actions and be an example for others.**RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE**- Plans, articulates and follows up on the Yucatán Peninsula Alliance and other key initiatives in the region.- Deploys & ensures a process to design a governance structure for key stakeholders of the Yucatan Peninsula- Facilitates the use of Geographic Information & Spatial Analysis tools to enable planning & coordination across key stakeholders & governance structures.- Identifies and communicates through agreed channels with stakeholders to align initiatives & governance structures.- Plans and facilitates stakeholder consultations on issues of critical importance related to the Yucatan Peninsula.- Supports the team to facilitate coordination with wider work of the Maya Forest & Mesoamerican Reef Iconic Place (Belize & Guatemala).- Works alongside conservation staff & key stakeholders to simplify complex concepts and ideas into forms that are actionable and easily understood.- Develops systems to integrate & deploy / communicate information to all relevant stakeholders.- Supports, and in some cases leads fundraising efforts for terrestrial, marine and coastal and climate adaptation initiatives providing input for proposal writing and other actions as needed.- Monitors and documents progress, and maintains internal systems updated with relevant information.- Provides tracking & accountability to agreements & decisions taken within the Yucatan Peninsula Alliance- Builds cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals- Frequently makes independent decision based on analysis, experience, and context.**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:- BA/BS degree and 6 years’ experience in similar positions, or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads and finances under deadlines.- Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies Experience coordinating complex initiatives that combine planning, a science based approach, community engagement, field operations, etc.- Experience negotiating.- Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, sustainability, and comm