Conservation Proposal Architect

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Modalidad: Teletrabajo, Otras ciudades dentro de Argentina pueden ser consideradas.
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**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 Conservation Proposal Architect supports the Conservation Team to develop and write comprehensive technical proposals and materials. This includes the identification of criteria and scoring for presentation, the elaboration of concepts and reasoning behind the proposals, the engagement with key team members and other people for preparing sound documents, with clear reference to the rationale for intervention and expected outcomes, as well as the redaction of consistent documents for submission at the appropriate time. The Conservation Proposal Architect thus acts as a bridge between the Conservation and Development teams.

**1-Year Term Contract with possibility of renewal**

**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:
The Conservation Proposal Architect reports to the Conservation Director and she/he is held responsible for writing funding proposals for the TNC Argentina conservation program, under the technical guidance of conservation and supporting staff. She/he works in coordination with the Development Team to prepare sound proposals to be presented to private and public sources, and eligible major donors. These proposals should be aligned with criteria and conditions defined by the donor entity, and include the documentation that is needed to support the engagement, including collaboration in the internal risk analysis assessment.
She/he uses TNC code of conduct and competencies as a baseline to conduct their actions and be an example for others.

**RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE**
- Provides consistency to conservation proposals, under the guidance of the Conservation Director and in collaboration with other Conservation staff, and through ensuring the logic of the conceptual framework in a clear readable manner (for example, making explicit the theory of change and value proposition of the formulated approach).
- Puts in place a systematic approach to develop conservation proposals, including managerial tools to support the writing and preparatory process, and ensure their long-term storage in TNC repositories.
- Holds responsible for writing proposals for public agencies and financial institutions, international aid programs and conventions, and other public funding organizations, and for elaborating the first draft of proposals for presentation to private funding sources.
- Integrates key elements of the Conservation by Design framework when necessary, and through the implementation of meetings with staff and other people who can contribute reasoning and ideas to formulate the theory of change and the logical framework.
- Provides technical support to follow TNC internal procedures related to the fundraising process, for example, the presentation of project concepts to review teams and committees, and other bodies as appropriate.
- Guarantees strict compliance with technical and financial guidelines for the elaboration and presentation of proposals as specified by the donor entity.
- Provides support to the Development Team, as need arises. Builds strong teamwork and collaboration with the Finance, Grants and Conservation teams to get the work done.
- Participates in communication initiatives, related to fundraising goals, under the guidance of the Communications Specialist of Argentina. Ensures the adequate storage of proposals (final concepts, budgets and other relevant data); participates in the design and management of a proposal databank for TNC Argentina; meets timelines for preparing proposals and any other responsibility related to his/her position.
- Does not supervise staff but coordinates the work of peers.
- Resolves issues independently within program area.

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Social or Agricultural Sciences or Engineering.
- At least 5 years of work experience in environmental projects.
- Experience in writing and editing funding proposals. Ability to transform conservation ideas into proposals, ensure content is accurate and easy to read, and knowledge of how and when to use data in a funding proposal.
- Experience in organizing information coming from multiple stakeholders for funding proposal preparation.
- Proficiency in En