Project Lead, GCF Funding Proposal Development
What We Can Achieve Together
The Nature Conservancy seeks a Project Lead, GCF Funding Proposal Development for the anticipated Green Climate Fund (GCF) Project Preparation Facility (PPF) funding to TNC (as the Accredited Entity) to develop a Funding Proposal. The PPF provides financial and technical support through grants, both reimbursable and non-reimbursable, as well as equity, to support the development of high-quality project and programme funding proposals for submission to the GCF.
The Project Lead is responsible for leading technical direction, ensuring coherence, and managing donor deliverables for the development of a Funding Proposal to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for the project titled “Climate-resilient watersheds and communities through nature-based solutions and innovative financing in the Dominican Republic (CReW-DR)”, supported through a Project Preparation Facility (PPF) grant from the GCF. The Project Lead is part of The Nature Conservancy (TNC)’s Dominican Republic Program within TNC’s Caribbean Division and will report to the Dominican Republic Program Director.
The CReW-DR project aims to enhance climate resilience for vulnerable communities in the Dominican Republic's Yaque del Norte watershed, La Yeguada watershed, and Miches coastal municipality, which face escalating climate risks including droughts, floods, tropical storms, sea-level rise, and increasing temperatures. The project will utilise an integrated approach combining ecosystem-based adaptation with innovative climate finance mechanisms to implement nature-based solutions including forest and mangrove restoration, riparian buffer establishment, agroforestry and silvopastoral systems, soil and water conservation practices, and sustainable coastal vegetation management.
The Project Lead will serve as the primary driver of the content and technical direction of the CReW-DR Funding Proposal. This project will be developed and implemented in close coordination with national agencies responsible for environment, water, climate change, community development and finance alongside local governments, civil society, community-based organizations, local communities, non-governmental organizations, financial institutions, research and academic institutions, and private sector actors. Through strong leadership, the Project Lead will ensure coherence across deliverables, provide conservation vision, and maintain quality standards for donor submissions. The Project Lead will act as the key liaison with the TNC GCF Unit and external partners, troubleshooting challenges and coordinating in country.
We’re Looking For You
Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of the Dominican Republic program, we are directly contributing to meeting TNC’s ambitious 2030 Goals to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining a leading conservation organization!
The Project Lead provides strategic oversight, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement to guide the development of the Funding Proposal. They will coordinate and finalize the drafting of the Funding Proposal together with the consulting team, TNC’s GCF Unit, and the core project team. They will ensure alignment with GCF requirements, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and maintain overall coherence of project components. This includes decision-making authority on deliverables and proactive problem-solving beyond their area of expertise.
Primary Responsibilities Include
What You’ll Bring
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of DOP $3,400,000 - $4,500,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is in the Dominican Republic. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, 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.
Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
The Nature Conservancy seeks a Project Lead, GCF Funding Proposal Development for the anticipated Green Climate Fund (GCF) Project Preparation Facility (PPF) funding to TNC (as the Accredited Entity) to develop a Funding Proposal. The PPF provides financial and technical support through grants, both reimbursable and non-reimbursable, as well as equity, to support the development of high-quality project and programme funding proposals for submission to the GCF.
The Project Lead is responsible for leading technical direction, ensuring coherence, and managing donor deliverables for the development of a Funding Proposal to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for the project titled “Climate-resilient watersheds and communities through nature-based solutions and innovative financing in the Dominican Republic (CReW-DR)”, supported through a Project Preparation Facility (PPF) grant from the GCF. The Project Lead is part of The Nature Conservancy (TNC)’s Dominican Republic Program within TNC’s Caribbean Division and will report to the Dominican Republic Program Director.
The CReW-DR project aims to enhance climate resilience for vulnerable communities in the Dominican Republic's Yaque del Norte watershed, La Yeguada watershed, and Miches coastal municipality, which face escalating climate risks including droughts, floods, tropical storms, sea-level rise, and increasing temperatures. The project will utilise an integrated approach combining ecosystem-based adaptation with innovative climate finance mechanisms to implement nature-based solutions including forest and mangrove restoration, riparian buffer establishment, agroforestry and silvopastoral systems, soil and water conservation practices, and sustainable coastal vegetation management.
The Project Lead will serve as the primary driver of the content and technical direction of the CReW-DR Funding Proposal. This project will be developed and implemented in close coordination with national agencies responsible for environment, water, climate change, community development and finance alongside local governments, civil society, community-based organizations, local communities, non-governmental organizations, financial institutions, research and academic institutions, and private sector actors. Through strong leadership, the Project Lead will ensure coherence across deliverables, provide conservation vision, and maintain quality standards for donor submissions. The Project Lead will act as the key liaison with the TNC GCF Unit and external partners, troubleshooting challenges and coordinating in country.
We’re Looking For You
Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of the Dominican Republic program, we are directly contributing to meeting TNC’s ambitious 2030 Goals to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining a leading conservation organization!
The Project Lead provides strategic oversight, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement to guide the development of the Funding Proposal. They will coordinate and finalize the drafting of the Funding Proposal together with the consulting team, TNC’s GCF Unit, and the core project team. They will ensure alignment with GCF requirements, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and maintain overall coherence of project components. This includes decision-making authority on deliverables and proactive problem-solving beyond their area of expertise.
Primary Responsibilities Include
- Provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership to ensure effective delivery of the CReW-DR Funding Proposal.
- Supervise a project manager and partner closely with Project Manager, Grants team, and other key project team members to monitor spending against approved grant budget.
- Help draft Terms of Reference, oversee procurement, and support contract management for all project consultants.
- Lead and supervise internal and external teams to deliver against the approved project preparation grant and ensure timely implementation of funding proposal development.
- Serve as primary liaison to the consulting team and approve all deliverables after leveraging TNC and partner expertise to strengthen deliverables.
- Ensure technical coherence and quality assurance oversight across different project components.
- Support the national teams with establishment and engagement of their Project Design Steering Committees (PSC) and engagement with the National Designated Authority (NDA).
- Ensure timely submission of financial and technical reports to TNC’s GCF Unit.
- Support the TNC DR team’s engagement with government ministries, private sector partners, financial institutions, research and academic institutions, and other project stakeholders.
- Represent the project in different external fora, receiving and integrating feedback from stakeholders.
- Develop close working relationships with project partners and facilitate coordination amongst them.
- Build capacity with both internal staff and external stakeholders on GCF, collecting lessons learned and making recommendations for improvement to processes.
- Oversee the mainstreaming of cross-cutting priorities such as gender equality and social inclusion.
- This position requires working across multiple time zones and travel within the Dominican Republic of 30% or more.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, natural resource management or related field and a minimum 7 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong understanding of climate change adaptation, conservation planning, and sustainable finance.
- Experience managing, developing and/or implementing large (~USD $10+ million) complex donor-funded projects, preferably with multilateral institutions such as GCF, GEF, World Bank, or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff and budgets and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
- Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
- Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
- Excellent communication (in both Spanish and English) and negotiation skills, with experience engaging government agencies, civil society, and private sector stakeholders.
- Cross-cultural competency and ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams across multiple time zones.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to troubleshoot technical and operational challenges.
- Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with GCF project development preferred (e.g., understanding of GCF policies, environmental and social standards, fiduciary requirements).
- Working experience in the Dominican Republic.
- Knowledge of governance systems and policy frameworks in the Dominican Republic.
- In-depth understanding of the local environmental context, including national priorities, regulatory frameworks, and socio-economic factors influencing climate and sustainability initiatives.
- 7-10 years’ experience in conservation and/or climate adaptation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in community banking, microfinance, commercial banking, and/or development finance.
- Experience with innovative conservation financing approaches (e.g., watershed investment programs).
- Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.
- Strong understanding of locally-led adaptation, ecosystem-based approaches, green jobs and climate-resilient livelihoods.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience working with, environmental and social safeguards in multilateral financing frameworks (e.g., GCF, GEF, World Bank).
- Experience overseeing financial management, reporting and compliance in alignment with donor requirements.
- An offer of employment and related start date are contingent upon execution of a PPF funding agreement between TNC and GCF, estimated May 2026.
- This is a term-limited position of approximately 15-18 months. Depending on funding and business needs, there may be the possibility of an extension.
- The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of DOP $3,400,000 - $4,500,000 for annual base salary. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
- Only applicants who are currently eligible to work in the Dominican Republic will be considered. The Nature Conservancy is unable to provide support for a work permit for this position.
- Position requires a valid driver’s license and maintaining a good driving record.
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of DOP $3,400,000 - $4,500,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is in the Dominican Republic. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, 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.
Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.