Partnerships and Innovations Manager

The Partnership and Innovations Manager will establish project goals and success factors and develop project plans, milestones, and decision points that move the Mangrove-Integrated Mud Crab strategy from pilot to a defensible commercial opportunity. They will pressure-test the commercial viability of the mangrove-integrated mud crab model by spending substantive time on the ground with implementing partners—including community-led nonprofit,  aquaculture innovators, and supply-chain partners—to surface ground-truth realities, build trust beyond formal grant reporting, and identify where funding can most effectively unlock sector growth. They will critically assess the three structural bottlenecks identified in the Theory of Change: the ecological evidence base linking mangroves and mud crab production; supply chain fragmentation and equitable market access for producers; and the role of aquaculture in preserving or enhancing the mangrove-integration incentive. They will bring a fresh, entrepreneurial perspective to a strategy currently shaped by conservation- and livelihoods-focused partners, generating creative options for scaling, market access, and private-sector engagement. They will serve as a conduit between in-country partners, global and local teams—closing time-zone and information gaps and translating field realities into actionable input for strategy and budget decisions. The EIR will monitor and communicate progress, perform risk and issue management, and deliver written analyses, options memos, and recommendations that inform the 2027 work planning cycle. They will operate with a high degree of autonomy and trial flexibility, with clear two-way-door check-ins to ensure direction, fit, and momentum.

What You’ll Bring:

•  Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination;  

• Experience coordinating administrative processes;

• Experience generating reports and interpreting data;

• Demonstrated customer service skills with a customer-centered approach to work. 

• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading;

• Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines; and 

• Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people 

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated;

• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities, and solving problems; 

• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results; 

• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results; 

• Knowledge of current trends in specific field; and/or

• Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. 

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 [email protected]  with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.