European Institutions Public Funding and Partnerships Lead (m/f/d)
Job Title: European Institutions Public Funding and Partnerships Lead
Location: Brussels. Flexible working policies at TNC apply.
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 includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures.
Halting biodiversity loss and climate change are among the most critical issues of our time, and maximizing the potential of Europe to achieve these goals globally is vital. For over 15 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked with partners in Europe to advance nature and climate action on the continent, like in the biodiversity-rich Western Balkans, collaborating with communities and governments to protect Europe’s iconic landscapes and natural resources.
As a trusted partner, we also support Europe’s outsized contribution to the global nature and climate agenda, through engagement with Europe’s key decision-makers and funders including governments, private and public donors, civil society, corporations and public and private financial institutions.
By bringing global scale, scientific and technical expertise and convening power, we create and implement practical solutions, advance ambitious policy and catalyze much needed financial resources to protect the vital nature we have left, restore the nature we’ve lost and address climate change.
Since opening TNC’s first office in Europe in 2009, we’ve grown into a vibrant team of 60 staff representing more than 30 nationalities. Together, we are advancing TNC 2030 Goals from our hubs in Berlin, Brussels, Geneva, London and Zagreb.
What We Can Achieve Together:
TNC recognises that Europe and the European Union (EU) and its institutions play a leading global role in advancing climate and biodiversity goals through policy and public funding mechanisms. We believe that strong and effective partnerships with European Institutions are vital to advance global policy goals and to mobilise much needed public and private financial resources towards meeting the world’s climate, nature, and sustainable development goals.
The Europe Public Funding and Partnerships (PFP) team plays an instrumental role within TNC to develop and manage trusted partnerships with European governments, bilateral and multilateral public funding mechanisms and funds, and development financial institutions These partnerships are key to mobilise and deliver public funding resources for highly impactful projects and initiatives around the world that help to advance people, nature, and climate goals.
We’re Looking For You:
TNC’s European Institutions Public Funding and Partnerships Lead will play an instrumental role within a wider, dynamic team of professionals to deliver public funding outcomes for highly impactful projects around the world. Reporting to the Europe Director of Public Funding and Partnerships, our new Lead will be responsible for delivering against the following objectives:
Public Funding Intelligence & Pipeline Development
What You’ll Bring:
Required Qualifications
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in, protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action and strategic partnerships, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world.
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
How To Apply:
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification.
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
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.
Location: Brussels. Flexible working policies at TNC apply.
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 includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures.
Halting biodiversity loss and climate change are among the most critical issues of our time, and maximizing the potential of Europe to achieve these goals globally is vital. For over 15 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked with partners in Europe to advance nature and climate action on the continent, like in the biodiversity-rich Western Balkans, collaborating with communities and governments to protect Europe’s iconic landscapes and natural resources.
As a trusted partner, we also support Europe’s outsized contribution to the global nature and climate agenda, through engagement with Europe’s key decision-makers and funders including governments, private and public donors, civil society, corporations and public and private financial institutions.
By bringing global scale, scientific and technical expertise and convening power, we create and implement practical solutions, advance ambitious policy and catalyze much needed financial resources to protect the vital nature we have left, restore the nature we’ve lost and address climate change.
Since opening TNC’s first office in Europe in 2009, we’ve grown into a vibrant team of 60 staff representing more than 30 nationalities. Together, we are advancing TNC 2030 Goals from our hubs in Berlin, Brussels, Geneva, London and Zagreb.
What We Can Achieve Together:
TNC recognises that Europe and the European Union (EU) and its institutions play a leading global role in advancing climate and biodiversity goals through policy and public funding mechanisms. We believe that strong and effective partnerships with European Institutions are vital to advance global policy goals and to mobilise much needed public and private financial resources towards meeting the world’s climate, nature, and sustainable development goals.
The Europe Public Funding and Partnerships (PFP) team plays an instrumental role within TNC to develop and manage trusted partnerships with European governments, bilateral and multilateral public funding mechanisms and funds, and development financial institutions These partnerships are key to mobilise and deliver public funding resources for highly impactful projects and initiatives around the world that help to advance people, nature, and climate goals.
We’re Looking For You:
TNC’s European Institutions Public Funding and Partnerships Lead will play an instrumental role within a wider, dynamic team of professionals to deliver public funding outcomes for highly impactful projects around the world. Reporting to the Europe Director of Public Funding and Partnerships, our new Lead will be responsible for delivering against the following objectives:
Public Funding Intelligence & Pipeline Development
- Shape and drive the development and implementation of TNC’s strategy on engagement and resource mobilisation for biodiversity and climate with the European Commission (EC), European Investment Bank (EIB) and other EU-affiliated bodies
- Provide senior leadership and strategic guidance within TNC on the EU and its related institutions’ funding trends and positioning opportunities. Advise internal teams across TNC on EU key programmes funding rules, eligibility requirements and partnership frameworks.
- Supported by the TNC Europe Public Funding Manager, build and maintain an active pipeline of potential funding opportunities aligned with TNC’s priorities through both competitive calls for proposals and proactive positioning of TNC projects for collaborative funding opportunities with EU institutions.
- Working with the Europe Public Funding Manager, support teams across TNC to submit high quality proposals and/or establish effective relationships with partners to access EU public funding, including various EU institutions, providing strategic input on project design, eligibility requirements, budget structure, compliance, and partner arrangements based on strong knowledge of EU funding priorities and cross-cutting requirements (such as equity and inclusion).
- Work with teams implementing EU-funded projects to support high quality, timely, compliant delivery of EU contracts/grants to ensure TNC remains a partner of choice for the EU and its related institutions.
- Work with EU stakeholders and teams across TNC to explore, identify and influence the creation of opportunities for blended finance initiatives with the EU, EIB and other related institutions that have the potential to mobilise public-private sources of funding for climate and biodiversity, as well as other innovative finance mechanisms.
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with key contacts at Directorate-Generals of the European Commission (with specific focus on DG INTPA and DG REGIO, DG Budget, etc.), European Investment Bank and support engagement with European Institutions in partner countries.
- Coordinate and work closely with Europe’s policy team initiatives related to mobilization of finance for climate and development of nature markets as required to support TNC strategies.
- Represent TNC in relevant European Union and its institutions networks, working groups, and information sessions including public speaking roles at conferences and events.
- Provide TNC teams with access to a strong network of relationships across related DGs and EIB stakeholders, and position TNC as a trusted adviser and partner with the EU and its related institutions.
What You’ll Bring:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience working with EU and related institutions and with their funded programmes and finance mobilisation initiatives for biodiversity and climate.
- Deep knowledge of EU and its related institutions’ climate and biodiversity related financing streams and program cycles with an established network of strategic relationships.
- Demonstrated experience engaging EU institutions and navigating public funding programs, blended finance and innovative mechanisms across the European Commission, EIB and other European public sector stakeholders
- Strong track record of identifying and securing EU funding, ideally within environmental and/or climate-related areas.
- Proven experience in managing and coordinating internal and external stakeholder strategic partnerships across a variety of priorities and topics.
- Experience implementing and managing multiple complex projects, on time and to agreed budgets.
- Experience with client management databases and tracking tools.
- Fluency in English; additional European languages (especially French) are an asset.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field related to public policy, business, sustainability, or public fundraising or experience, coursework, or other training in business, sustainability or fundraising
- Expertise in public and blended finance for climate and biodiversity and familiarity with European Development Financial Institutions and their relationships with EU bodies.
- Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in international development aid, public funding and blended finance trends
- Familiarity with wider European-based public funding agencies
- Experience supervising, coaching and delivering through others.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements and contracts
- Experience in leading or managing a proposal development team
- Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a globally dispersed, multi-cultural and highly matrixed environment
- Experience building coalitions, and strong networks
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Proven presenting skills and strong communication abilities; experience in engaging effectively and sensitively in complex negotiations
- Strong interpersonal, and diplomatic skills.
- Commitment to TNC’s values of respect, integrity, diversity, and innovation.
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in, protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action and strategic partnerships, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world.
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
How To Apply:
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification.
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
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.