Global Director of Indigenous Sciences at Nature Conservancy

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The ideal candidate for the Global Director of Indigenous Sciences position is a voice into pressing environmental and conservation challenges. This role requires effective collaboration with staff, partners, donors, and other stakeholders to uplift Indigenous expertise within a decentralized and matrixed organization. Ideal candidates will have strong research, collaborative science, and co-design skills, along with experience leading interdisciplinary teams and translating research into on-the-ground application and policy-relevant insights. Additionally, the role demands the capacity to distil complex needs into actionable projects, the ability to inspire and engage staff and key audiences, and a commitment to advancing evidence-based strategies. If you share a passion for our mission and bringing Indigenous knowledge to the forefront of environmental solutions, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team dedicated to creating a lasting impact.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Experience that utilizes deep knowledge in connection to Indigenous and local knowledge systems, cultural practices, and ways of knowing.
• PhD in disciplines such as Indigenous studies, ecology, sustainability, human geography, sociology, anthropology, or other inter-disciplinary sciences, with an emphasis on Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities, plus 8 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience conducting original research and communicating in appropriate scholarly venues, e.g., peer-reviewed journals, books, essays, performances, etc. 
• Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals.
• Experience working with Indigenous peoples and local communities, including multi-language skills and cross-cultural understanding. 
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with Indigenous communities, respecting their cultural practices, traditions, and values.
• Experience co-creating ethical space for cross-cultural, equitable, and inclusive collaboration.
• Experience designing, organizing, and directing projects that are built on Indigenous and Western science frameworks. 
•  Experience in application of international agreements and resolutions (e.g. UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People) on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in a science context.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, coaching, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance.