Bariloche Patagonia Project Manager JOB TITLE: BARILOCHE PATAGONIA PROJECT MANAGER SUPERVISOR: Southern Andes Conservation Program Director JOB FAMILY: Conservation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Project Manager manages and coordinates all aspects of protection, science, stewardship, and community relations in the temperate grasslands of the Patagonia region of Argentina. S/he serves as the principle contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations, the academic community, and individuals. Key objectives will include: Establish the Conservancy as a major conservation partner in Argentina Define conservation priorities in Argentina and develop and implement strategies that produce tangible conservation outcomes Develop key partnerships with public and private organizations to identify and resolve technical issues, develop innovative solutions, and broadly communicate solutions and best practices Develop and disseminate innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools and frameworks to address the natural system needs Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to supports and improve regional conservation efforts Build strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field Cultivate local community support for local conservation efforts BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree and 5 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong working knowledge and conservation experience in Argentina, particularly in the Patagonia. Experience in negotiations with federal and provincial governments. Good understanding of the Argentine environmental sector. Proven experience in planning and managing complex or multiple project activities under deadlines, including staff supervision, workloads and finances. Fluency in Spanish and English and excellent writing skills in both languages. Familiarity with fundraising techniques, such as proposal writing, donor cultivation, planning and hosting VIP trips. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation plans and policy Knowledge of current trends and practices in public and private conservation. Development of practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs Motivating team members, setting goals, and leading efforts Delivering practical, adaptable products and services to customers Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering high quality results Demonstrated experience in fundraising Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects. Demonstrated supervisory experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance. Successful experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc); political savvy. Proven interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING: Diagnoses complex problems and identifies creative solutions Interprets guidelines, evaluates information, and modifies processes to adapt to changing circumstances Manages and prioritizes tasks from multiple sources Designs, implements, and directs complex and diverse projects, encompassing multiple programs and coordinating the work of other professionals, inside and outside the organization. Incorporates cross-disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives Negotiates complex agreements, sometimes in political environments Develops and implements creative ideas to improve overall performance in conservation strategies Formulates, evaluates, and decides broad organizational policies and long-term programs DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING: Ensures program accountability and legal compliance Assesses decisions potential impact on colleagues work, public image, scientific credibility and financial and legal standings Makes decisions based on incomplete or ambiguous information and accepts associated risks Makes decisions frequently based on analysis, experience and judgment RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY: Manage multi-disciplinary administrative and professional staff, with responsibility for performance management, training, and career development. Establish clear directions and set stretch objectives. Responsible for operating within budget guidelines to ensure sound financial performance. Develop and administer project budget and has authority to modify budget based on changing circumstances. Establish and maintain optimal standards of performance for the project while controlling costs and administering budgets. Responsible for ensuring that public and private funds are raised to meet project needs. Develops long-term strategies and achieves strategic goals and objectives Builds cooperation from outside parties to accomplish project goals COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: Builds cooperative relationships and collaborates with diverse groups, including land owners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members, and the general public, to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy efforts Commands attention, changes tactics midstream as necessary, and manages group processes during presentations or discussions May speak with and in front of varied audiences on scientific topics and the Conservancys mission Ability to establish excellent working relationships with outside partners, state/local/federal agencies, land managers, private landowners, and the academic community. Work effectively in high-tension situations and maintain composure under pressure. Diffuses high-tension situations comfortably Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, including scientists, project staff, and others, providing and obtaining needed information Ability to articulate lessons learned regarding conservation initiative successes and failures Ability to simplify and explain complex scientific data to general audiences WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: The Project Manager may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions may: require occasional physical exertion and/or muscular strain; present occasional possibility of injury; require long hours in isolated settings. This position may also: Require frequent travel domestically and/or internationally (30%). Require evening and weekend hours. 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