Policy and Partnerships Manager

2 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Randstad Australia Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Policy & Partnerships Manager

  • Drive Policy Influence - Asia Pacific Region
  • Global Conservation Agency
  • Remote WFH Role - Excellent Opportunity

My client, The Nature Conservancy is seeking an experienced and dynamic policy professional for a critical 6-month contract. You will work with a diverse, mission-driven team to advance TNC global conservation goals across the Asia Pacific region by strengthening policy influence and mobilising public funding for nature and climate.

If you are driven by making a tangible impact on conservation and sustainability, and have a proven track record in complex international policy environments, then this is the role for you.

Reporting directly to regional leadership, you will be responsible for the following core outcomes over the 6-month period:

  • Policy Planning & Capacity Building: Project manage the Asia-Pacific policy exercise to develop policy engagement workplans for country programmes, including scoping out training needs and supporting delivery of training plans.
  • High-Quality Policy Communication: Provide timely policy briefs, talking points for senior leaders, and tailored policy analysis in response to requests from country programmes.
  • Strategic Engagement Support: Support the region's relationships with key decision-makers to advance policy influence and mobilise public funding for nature and climate.
  • Partnership Network Coordination: Coordinate and implement the 6-month workplan for the AP Partnerships Network, including leading knowledge exchange events.
  • Regional Intelligence: Maintain a repository of policy materials and share monthly updates on AP region policy developments, targeted to the relevant audience.

Ideally you will be a seasoned professional ready to make an immediate impact and possess:

  • Proven experience working with a range of international, NGO, corporate, and government partners.
  • Familiarity with the social, economic, and political issues across the Asia Pacific region.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and direct complex projects.
  • Bachelor's degree and/or 7+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
  • Fluency in English is essential; multi-lingual and multi-cultural experience is highly valued.

How To Apply
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To find out more about this opportunity which offers great conditions and benefits, please call Sonia Charman from Randstad on

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