WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Implementation Director, Nature Bonds, is responsible for leading, tracking and the compliance of the Nature Bonds portfolio under implementation, by driving projects to achieve conservation outcomes. The Nature Bonds program is a key global strategy and the Implementation Director leads the management and compliance of a dynamic portfolio of projects post-financial close, including current projects in Seychelles, Belize, Barbados and Gabon. Responsibilities include: Serve a key liaison for the Nature Bonds projects under implementation between global and field teams, as well as external actors, including government agencies, Conservation Trust Funds, NGOs, and other groups, as applicable. Manage, monitor, document, assess, and report the implementation of the Nature Bonds post-financial close portfolio, including the contribution to organizational conservation goals and assessing and mitigating potential risks. Drive the implementation of the Nature Bonds post-financial close portfolio by making key decisions related to budget, reporting, and communications; driving key processes and producing key deliverables for the compliance of the Project Agreements. Escalate any issues that demand higher-level decision-making or could result on a potential risk. Contribute to impact reporting through Monitoring Evaluation and Learning systems. Contribute to TNC communications, marketing, and philanthropy on issues related to Nature Bonds project implementation and help ensure that TNC's internal and external communications accurately reflect progress and achievements. WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU By joining our Nature Bonds Program team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together. We're looking for an individual with conservation portfolio implementation experience who wants to make a difference for nature and people. The Nature Bonds Program is one of TNC's most impactful solutions, supporting nations to use innovative financial mechanisms such as debt refinancing to create long-term sustainable financing for nature protection and improved management, sustainable economic development and climate change mitigation and adaptation. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination. Experience in research, critical analysis, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports. Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government staff, community or business leaders, program leadership and/or similar audiences. Experience developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals. Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies. Bonus Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Experience working with several different teams in a matrix structure. Critical analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills are essential. Conservation portfolio management, tracking, and reporting experience is essential. Conservation Trust Fund management, operations and administration experience. Operations and management experience with respect to affiliates and controlled companies - and more broadly in corporate governance. Knowledge of designing, implementing, and running MEL systems.