Peatlands Technical Advisor

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Peatlands Technical Advisor provides strategic, scientific, and technical support across The Nature Conservancy’s global peatlands-related Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) portfolio. This crosscutting role supports the Global Peatlands Lead in advancing the science, tools, methodologies, and enabling conditions needed to scale peatland NCS interventions globally. With a strong emphasis on applied peatland science with a whole systems approach, including ecology and social science, the Peatlands Technical Advisor contributes to the development of global strategies that promote peatland protection, improved peatland management, and restoration in partnership with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and other rightsholders.

The Peatlands Technical Advisor supports global strategy leadership by assisting with and/or managing priority projects that advance peatland-focused NCS.  As a technical resource on the global NCS strategy and associated strategies, the Advisor primarily contributes to the global peatlands strategy, helping to ensure that peatland protection, improved peatland management, and restoration efforts are grounded in sound science and strategic alignment.  They liaise with other TNC staff, notably field colleagues, as well as external actors as applicable, to help drive the implementation of peatland NCS strategies and associated projects in the places where TNC works.  They track and/or assess corporate practices, governmental policies and decisions, or the practices or views of other stakeholders concerning the strategy or priority project and their potential impact on organizational conservation goals.  They may advise TNC communications, marketing, and philanthropy staff on issues related to global NCS strategies or priority project(s) and related issues. May involve domestic and international travel of up to 15%.

The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy has an established office. Salary is based on the physical working location. No relocation assistance.  

This is a two-year funded position with the possibility for extension based on deliverables and funding. 

We’re Looking for You:

Want to help save the planet? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. The Nature Conservancy’s Global Natural Climate Solutions team is looking for someone who is a passionate, motivated problem-solver to enable peatland conservation across the globe.

The primary focus of the role is on providing peatlands technical advice across the global peatlands portfolio. They serve as a technical resource and thought partner to global and regional teams, helping to translate peatland science into practice, build capacity, and foster innovation across multiple geographies and contexts. The role may also intersect with areas such as peatland economics, climate finance, or policy. The Advisor plays a key technical advisory role in designing and supporting the implementation of peatland NCS strategic roadmaps, implementation frameworks, and decision-support tools that are grounded in robust evidence and aligned with TNC’s global NCS strategy and related global strategies. This role requires a blend of peatland technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership to ensure that peatland NCS efforts are impactful, scalable, and responsive to global conservation priorities, grounded in robust evidence, aligned with global strategy, and positioned for transformative impact. They may take the lead on development and implementation of one or more peatland-focused strategies within TNC’s broader NCS agenda.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Provide technical advisory support for the global peatlands portfolio across peatland NCS pathways, including restoration, improved management, and avoided loss, ensuring alignment with the overarching global NCS strategy, including integrating equity, human rights, and safeguards.

• Support the design and implementation of NCS strategic roadmaps, with a focus on enabling ecological, social, and economic conditions for peatlands NCS.

• Conduct or guide strategic technical analyses related to peatland carbon, biodiversity, hydrology, economics, and/or livelihoods.

• Adapt workflows and processes in response to evolving program needs, priorities, and external conditions, particularly in peatland-based contexts.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to co-develop innovative studies, pilot projects, and scalable models for peatland NCS implementation.

• Advise on the integration of peatland NCS into broader climate and biodiversity goals, including contributions to peatland protection, regenerative economies, and supply chain strategies.

• Support fundraising and donor engagement efforts, including development of technical content for proposals, reports, and communications focused on peatland NCS.

• Provide training, mentorship, and capacity building to TNC staff and partners on peatland NCS science, tools, and implementation strategies.

• Bring peatlands expertise to technical forums and working groups, sharing insights and contributing to the global dialogue on peatland-based climate solutions.

• Coordinate with the NCS science staff and learning networks, ensuring that peatland NCS knowledge is captured, shared, and applied across geographies.

• May participate in fieldwork and provide logistical support for peatland NCS research and implementation activities.

• Provides strategic analysis of conservation opportunities in key peatland-focused strategy areas

• Provides economic analysis of conservation opportunities, as relevant to peatland NCS priorities.

• Designs and implements complex projects within defined project scopes, often requiring coordination across multiple programs.

• Incorporates cross-disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives, contributing to the development and refinement of peatland NCS tools, methodologies, and decision-support systems, integrating ecological, economic, and social dimensions.

• Contributes to strategic decisions based on analysis, experience, and context, including contributing to strategic planning and portfolio reviews, helping to assess progress, identify gaps, and inform adaptive management across the peatland NCS program.

• Significant latitude to deal directly with field management personnel and organizational leadership.

• Develops reports, presentations, and assessments on topics related to the global strategy.                         

• Serves as a team leader for assigned projects; may require gaining cooperation of team over whom there is no direct supervisory authority.

• Works within a budget to complete projects, negotiates and contracts with vendors, and assists with budget development.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, economics, public policy, international development, or related field, and at least 4 years related experience, or equivalent combination.

• Experience working on complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment relevant to peatlands and/or similar ecosystems.

• Experience researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and recommendations relevant for conservation strategies.

• Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material related to peatland conservation and climate solutions or similar ecosystems.

• Experience working in an international and multidisciplinary context, particularly in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and teams working across peatland science, policy, finance, and/or field implementation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are highly desirable.

• Ability to write and speak in a language other than English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Bahasa Indonesian, is highly desirable.

• Experience leading technical components of peatlands-related projects.

• Familiarity and knowledge related to business, governmental, and/or environmental policy and practices pertaining to the global strategy area of focus.

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $65,200 – $103,800 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience. 

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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