Especialista Gestão de Projetos Ii

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
**Brasília, Brasil**

LI-REMOTE

**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 **Project Management Specialist II** is responsible for project management functions within the Public Policy team at TNC Brasil, supporting the Public Policy and Government Relations Director in the management, supervision and coordination of the implementation of diverse and complex actions and projects in the Public Policy area. This position will also support the Public Policy team in the preparation and implementation of projects, in the development of technical and administrative activities for the implementation of the annual work plan, including the measurement and generation of efficient reports that ensure the results and metrics defined for the area. This position will report to the Director of Public Policy and Government Relations.

**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:

- The **Project Management Specialist II** establishes guidelines and frameworks for project management methodology, best practices, and standards for TNC under a platform approach to support the implementation of key workstreams in the Public Policy area. He/She will support the implementation of the key performance indicators (KPI), metrics, dashboards and governance of the Public Policy area, in order to deliver maximum value against TNC priorities and targets in the time and budget allowed. He/She will coordinate project planning, management and monitoring activities with different TNC’s strategies, transvesally to Iconic Places, Conservation Strategies and in syntony with national, regional and international TNC works, and additional competencies that may be required. He/She will support the TNC Brasil Public Policy team in the fundraising, in the monitoring of institutional representation, and in the development of technical and administrative activities that contribute to the advocacy and political incidence work developed by the team. He/she will be responsible to support the implementation of key elements of project management in the public policy work, such as budget management, deliverables, communication, risk management, other planning and support activities, alignment with the core goals of Public Policy TNC Brasil area.

**RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE**

Follow our Code of Conduct and demonstrate consistently out Values.

Develops and supports the implementation of project management standards, policies, procedures, and templates.

Provides technical assistance to implement public policy projects, using multiple Project Management methods, such as adaptive management, iterative and fast learning processes, software-based monitoring, collaborative working, etc.

Support in fundraising and projects elaboration

Ensures projects are designed and managed in an efficient, cost-effective and aligned manner, considering PM standards.

Supports the Public Policy and Government Relations Director and the team to ensure the Public Policy area is efficiently described, reported on and adaptively managed internally through the hub platform.

Collaborate with Science and Conservation colleagues to develop appropriate project outcomes and targets and a monitoring and adaptation program for the TNC Brasil Iconic Places and Strategies.

Provides coaching, mentoring, training, and oversight related to project management capabilities for PM´s inside and outside TNC.

Documents and share key lessons and good practice.

Ensures compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

Acts independently and in supervisor’s stead, as needed; exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.

Coordinates the work of cross-functional, cross-divisional teams towards a desired outcome.

Demonstrates sensitivity in handling confidential information.

Develops and implement new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.

Ensures programmatic commitments, Conservancy policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance; decisions may bind the organization financially or legally.

Manages project budgets and assists with budget development related to strategic projects.

Manages and implements multiple complex projects, including managing project teams, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability.

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