Conservation and Planning Coordinator

What We Can Achieve Together: The Conservation and Planning Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing the implementation of the Eternal Mongolia PFP. Reporting to the Mongolia PFP Director, the Coordinator will support conservation strategy and planning efforts, co-lead, oversee and coordinate project activities towards protected area management, sustainable financing and community management. The position will require close collaboration with various project partners, including government agencies, the Mongolian Nature’s Legacy Foundation (MNLF), Project Coordination Unit (PCU), regional offices, TNC global and Mongolia teams, and other conservation organizations. The coordinator will be instrumental in facilitating the execution of the goals and milestones of Eternal Mongolia, monitoring and reporting, and ensuring the integration of local and governmental inputs into the planning and implementation process. We’re Looking for You: Conserving Mongolia’s grasslands, including the Eastern Steppe—the world’s largest intact temperate grassland—is crucial to the country’s future. These grasslands face significant threats, including increasing demand for minerals and natural resources, as well as growing pressures from livestock production. Earlier 2024, the Government of Mongolia, TNC, and others announced the launch of Eternal Mongolia—a Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative that will deliver lasting conservation and sustainable community development with a total financing of USD $198 million of new investment over 15 years. Eternal Mongolia will dramatically expand and strengthen the effectiveness of the country’s entire National Protected Area network, support sustainable herding practices, invest in the sustainable tourism industry, and set an unprecedented example to the rest of the world about the value of land and freshwater conservation. Come work with us at a world-class nature preserve to use the latest and greatest technology to accelerate conservation. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE Manage, coordinate and develop effective project planning and implementation: Lead strategic planning for the project as well as formulation and periodic revisions of the project’s annual work plan, including plans for budget and procurement that are developed in close coordination with BU/TNC, PFP global and key partners of Eternal Mongolia. Lead and provide guidance on technical matters related to PFP Implementation Plan, its conservation and community development goals, and ensure synergies with BU Strategy. Support BU teams in accessing MNLF grants within TNC’s areas of expertise and PFP’s conservation and community development goals. Support MNLF and PCU with elaboration of the PFP implementation plan, medium-term and annual work plans and M&E frameworks. Review and provide inputs on Annual workplans and budget as requested by MNLF and PCU. Assist PFP director in the management, coordination and supervision of project implementation to ensure the overall project relevance and performance, the effective realization and quality of outputs as agreed with BU/TNC and PFP global team. Undertake technical review of reports produced by the project team, consultants and partners, and ensure high technical standards are met. Lead reporting, monitoring and evaluation: Provide technical input in the preparation of corporate, donor and government reports in line with reporting template and schedule, and donor requirements; preparing regular updates for TNC leadership and Enduring Earth Partnership on Eternal Mongolia's progress, obstacles, and achievements. Facilitate tracking Eternal Mongolia’s milestones and progress against the project monitoring and evaluation plan, monitor disbursements, and evaluate progress toward TNC’s 2030 goals and Enduring Earth metrics, preparing evidences of achievement for TNC’s recording system (HUB), and providing regular reports to TNC leadership and donors to update on progress and address challenges. Facilitate PFP director in project monitoring and evaluation to identify expected delays, manage and monitor risks, and inform respective leads for consideration and decision on possible actions. Develop Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships and strategic linkages with implementing and development partners, government officials, businesses, NGOs, other national and regional stakeholders to support and ensure accurate interpretation of project communications and visibility efforts. Make recommendations to the Communications team on activities with potential for public and government relations, advocacy requirement and synergies. Provide technical support to the implementing partners and act as a liaison between TNC and partners. Support resource mobilization efforts and project proposal development for grants program. Facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity building, and advocacy efforts: Assess capacity building needs and opportunities, ensuring that training sessions, project workshops, and other relevant activities are effectively planned and implemented in collaboration with technical experts and key stakeholders, including key partners of Eternal Mongolia, NGOs, private sector, donors and academia. Facilitate innovative knowledge sharing mechanisms and develop knowledge resources to benefit project partners and enhance TNC’s engagement in this field. Field and Office Work: Travel to remote locations for fieldwork, including facilitating workshops and providing hands-on training. Manage logistics for field activities and ensure smooth execution. Compile information and create reports in the office, managing databases and tracking progress. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environment, Social Science or related discipline. At least 5 years of related work experience in conservation and sustainability, conservation planning and practice, project implementation. Experience working with and guiding team members, including assigning tasks, providing feedback, and supporting performance improvement. Experience in developing and managing multiple projects. Experience in designing and maintaining a database to meet organizational needs. Experience training individuals and groups (if required). Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers. Proficient in strategic development and interpersonal communication skills in both Mongolian and English languages Desired Qualifications 5-10 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to complete tasks independently within assigned time frames. Ability to manage multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from a number of sources and work independently. Experience utilizing databases for data entry and report production preferred. Experience working with current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) (e.g. long-term fiscal planning, biodiversity, climate mitigation, community development) Well-developed skills in negotiation and diplomacy. Able to influence and work productively with government officials, a wide array of stakeholders and institutions that frequently disagree with and are in competition with one another. 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 competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here . We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports 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. 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 with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.