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. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there are lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
Since establishing the Africa Program in 2007, The Nature Conservancy’s vision in Africa is to work towards fostering a sustainable future for people and nature, partnering with indigenous communities across 55 million acres on the continent. Our efforts are firmly rooted in people, leveraging scientific and technical expertise as we collaborate with governments and organizations to conserve and enhance Africa’s shared resources in the 9 countries we operate.
TNC’s work in Africa transcends three key pillars: securing ownership rights to lands and resources for indigenous people, strengthening leadership and resource management and helping communities value nature through a holistic appreciation of its benefits while increasing revenue streams for conservation efforts and socio-economic development. Together with our partners, we are witnessing critical milestones in integrated land and fisheries management, ocean and source water protection, energy development and sustainable food production, working together and strengthening our resolve in tackling global challenges such as climate change, habitat and biodiversity loss that stands to adversely impact the nearly 1.4 billion people that share Africa.
In Angola, The Nature Conservancy works collaboratively to build and support an ambitious biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation agenda. TNC works across freshwater, ocean, and terrestrial ecosystems to protect and sustainably manage critical habitats for species, ecosystems, and climate mitigation. TNC brings science and innovative tools and approaches to inform better decision-making, develops innovative financial mechanisms for long-term sustainability, cultivates strategic partnerships, and fosters the need for inclusive, equitable conservation that benefits nature and people.
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Angola Government Relations Advisor works with the Africa and Global Conservancy teams to develop and leverage strong stakeholder and partner relationships with the Government of Angola (GoA), science and research organizations, the corporate business sector, local communities, and indigenous groups. A primary role of the External Relations Advisor will be to explore avenues that could assist the GoA in increasing the scale of its conservation and climate commitments and advising on ways to help deliver on these commitments, including by unlocking funds for conservation through sustainable financing mechanisms. The Government Relations Advisor we seek is a self-starter, a collaborative person who is politically well-connected, has strong project management skills, and understands the opportunities and responsibilities of working within a local but globally connected team. The position supports the implementation of TNC’s emerging work in Angola and will report directly to TNC’s Angola Country Director. The Government Relations Advisor will be a member of TNC’s Africa External Affairs team and will be based in Luanda, Angola.
Essential Functions:
The Angola Government Relations Advisor works with an interdisciplinary team to serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to TNC and the Angolan Government on complex and strategic issues, particularly related to sustainable energy development and natural resource management. The Angola Government Relations Advisor supports the implementation of TNC Programs in Angola by ensuring that there is government buy-in and support. The role involves working closely with other TNC staff as well as in partnership with national and local government institutions, bi- and multi-lateral funding agencies, and the conservation/environmental sector in Angola. The position liaises with TNC’s Global Strategy teams, Science and Field Conservation staff, External Affairs departments, and other Operating Units in TNC to further conservation goals, policies, and strategy. The Government Relations Advisor will develop and implement a government relations and policy strategy to engage partners, bi- and multi-lateral funding agencies, regional policy bodies, and the Angolan government to advance TNC’s partnerships and conservation strategy in the country.
Specifically, the Government Relations Advisor:
- Provides knowledge and insight into the workings of the Government in Angola and develops and maintains TNC’s relationships with key decision makers (both political and bureaucratic) within the GoA.
- Identifies which key government departments, institutions, arms’ length bodies, ministry officials, and ministers are responsible for sustainable financing.
- Identify acceptable routes to engage the government to obtain an audience and buy-in on key issues related to sustainable finance mechanisms that could be used to support conservation and climate projects in Angola.
- Keep and disseminate records of meetings and action items.
- Serve as in-country point of contact for regional and global Conservancy staff that are supporting policy and finance work in Angola and actively participate in processes led by these teams.
- Fosters TNCs' relationships with development partners and helps to develop relationships with other potential supporters of TNC’s conservation work in Angola.