The Strategic Delivery Specialist is a trusted thought partner and integrator for the Managing Director, Singapore and Special Advisor, Regional Programs, driving strategic execution and internal operations. They own complex, cross‑functional projects end‑to‑end, coordinate decision‑making and follow‑through, and ensure that leadership priorities are translated into clear plans, systems, and results. The role combines project and portfolio management, business operations, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with colleagues across TNC, external partners, and donors.
This two-year fixed-term position is based in Singapore with no sponsorship for relocation and support for immigration and visa.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Strategic Delivery Specialist:
· Leads or oversees priority cross‑functional projects of moderate to high complexity, coordinating multiple teams and individuals to deliver on time, on budget, and to agreed quality standards.
· Designs and manages core leadership processes (e.g., leadership team meetings, retreats, planning cycles, progress reviews), ensuring clear agendas, documentation, decisions, and follow‑up.
· Develops and maintains dashboards, tracking tools, and reports on programmatic, financial, and operational performance for leadership, boards, and key donors, in partnership with relevant TNC staff.
· Coordinates preparation for high‑stakes internal and external engagements, including briefings and presentations with governments, private sector, philanthropy, and NGO partners.
· Works with finance and operations teams to support planning, monitoring, and scenario analysis across key initiatives and portfolios.
· Helps shape and implement internal systems and processes (e.g., project management, MEL, risk management, knowledge management) that enable teams to deliver impact at scale.
· Identifies operational bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement, recommends solutions, and drives implementation in collaboration with relevant teams.
· Supports fundraising and partnership efforts by coordinating inputs to proposals, reports, and stewardship materials, working closely with development teams.
· Builds and maintains productive relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders (e.g., country, and global teams, operations, finance, legal, IT) and external partners.
· May supervise staff, consultants, or interns and/or provide formal coaching and mentoring to colleagues.
· May require international travel up to 25% and occasional work outside normal business hours to support time‑sensitive priorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
· Owns deliverables and/or projects of moderate to high complexity with high impact on the overall direction of goals, deliverables, and others’ tasks.
· Takes end‑to‑end ownership of work, exercising judgment in making decisions, and seeking direction when necessary.
· Operates with a high degree of autonomy within agreed priorities and plans, while keeping key stakeholders informed.
· Works within established budgets and organizational policies and may provide input into budget development.
· Ensures compliance with TNC policies and procedures and coordinates with functions as needed.
· Supports a culture of integrity and responsibility in the Singapore office - a small, mission‑driven hub that works in a flexible, collaborative, and cross‑border manner, combining Singapore’s role as a finance and innovation center with TNC’s global culture of inclusion, well‑being, and “One Conservancy” teamwork across the Asia Pacific region.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
· Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data.
· Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.
· Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement.
· Experience with current technology in relevant field; and
· Experience working with cross-functional teams and communicating with a wide range of people
· Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Salary Information:
Job Family: Operations
Job Code: 700041IC
Grade: 6
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 a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of 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.
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