**OFFICE LOCATION**: Bogotá, Colombia Other countries in LAR such as; Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Perú, Belize, Guatemala and Mexico can be considered. LA113 LI-REMOTE **WHO WE ARE**: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. Whether it’s career development, work/life balance, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all of our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the minimum requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Passion, innovation, and diversity are all key components to advancing our Mission and we encourage you to apply. **YOUR POSITION WITH TNC**: The Contracts Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Latin America Region’s Certified Contracts Specialist program and supporting Money-Out Agreements across the region. They will support staff in evaluation, creation, design, and/or improvement initiatives that seek to identify procedural, control, strategic, and performance opportunities and/or deficiencies, resulting in recommendations for and implementation of improvement opportunities. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**: **RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE**: - Directly supervise between four and eight full-time Certified Contracts Specialists and support in-direct reports and part-time specialists; - Provide limited (~20% time commitment) direct Certified Contracts Specialist support by drafting, reviewing, and editing money-out agreements for TNC programs; - Perform capacity and workloads assessments to anticipate changes in staffing demands; - Ensure TNC policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/financial) requirements are met and managed for compliance; - Build cooperation with internal parties to implement program’s vision and strategic goals; - Work within a budget; negotiate internally across programs and teams; - Manage and implement projects, including managing budget, setting deadlines and ensuring accountability; - Act independently and in supervisor’s stead as needed exercising independent judgment to identify and solve problems; decisions may have organization-wide impact and affect staff in multiple program areas; - Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information; - May participate in complex negotiations; - Travel and work long and flexible hours as needed; - Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain; and - Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**: - Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience in similar positions or equivalent combination; - Fluency in two of the three following languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese - Experience preparing, approving, managing, or otherwise working with grants and/or contracts; - Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data; - Experience working with budgets; - Supervisory experience; - Experience managing and implementing multiple projects; - Experience working with cross-functional teams; and - Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and English; - Experience recruiting, supervising and managing multiple staff and/or teams; - Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative or advisory role; - Ability to lead and influence without authority - Advanced knowledge in current and evolving technology related to field of experience; - Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and document new and/or improved processes and effectively communicate benefits; - Demonstrated ability to write for various audiences and excellent presentation skills; - Knowledge of current trends in Contracts/Grants, preferably in a non-profit environment; - Proficiency in interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results; - Strong organization skills, time management, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks; and/or - Successful experience in managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals. **APPLY NOW**: **The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer**. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best