"Nature Finance Specialist"

This position has been deemed critical by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring pause.

This position is remote. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

This is a one-year fixed term position with the possibility of renewal dependent on programmatic need and budgetary availability.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

About Us

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity... here.

The Natural Capital Project (NatCap) operates as a partnership between Stanford University... here.

The Natural Capital Project seeks an expert in nature finance to join a research and engagement program focused on mainstreaming natural capital approaches into standard financing offerings and processes among international financial institutions (IFIs, such as the Inter-American Development Bank and Asian Development Bank), as well as into country government policy and finance pathways...

Your Responsibilities will include

• Lead nature finance-related aspects of a research and engagement program...
• Conduct outreach to and coordinate among country-focused project teams...
• Identify opportunities for the program to accelerate mainstreaming...
• Identify and fill research gaps relating to nature finance...
• Share program progress and results...
• Represent the program and the Natural Capital Project at meetings...
• Contribute to curriculum development...
• Contribute to the development of program strategies and funding proposals...

The job duties listed are typical examples...

To be successful in this position, you will need

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills...
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

In addition, our preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in international development...
• Experience working with multilateral development banks...
• Strong understanding of scientific foundation...
• Ability to collaborate as well as work independently...
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English...
• Ability to work effectively in matrix management context...
• Ability to travel internationally...

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States...

The expected pay range for this position is $116,966 to $150,114 per annum for the Stanford Work Location.

The expected pay range for this position is $80,648 to $137,207 per annum for all other locations.

Stanford University provides pay ranges... https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards.

How to Apply

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Stanford is an equal employment opportunity...