Freshwater Strategy Director, Asia Pacific

About the role

The Nature Conservancy seeks an innovative leader with deep expertise in freshwater science, biodiversity conservation and water resource management to serve as the Freshwater Strategy Director for Asia Pacific. Reporting to the Asia Pacific Deputy Director of Conservation, you will develop and support freshwater conservation strategies across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Design and support implementation of nature‑based freshwater conservation strategies in collaboration with regional scientists, country programs and global teams.
• Build scientific and technical capacity within country programs and refine Theories of Change for freshwater conservation.
• Negotiate innovative solutions with diverse stakeholders including communities, governments, corporations and lenders.
• Integrate freshwater work into the region’s portfolio management, monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks.
• Lead fundraising efforts for freshwater priorities, develop proposals and engage donors.

Required profile

• BA/BS degree with at least 7 years of conservation practice experience (7‑10 years preferred).
• Experience managing complex projects, budgets and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to develop science‑based freshwater conservation recommendations and influence policy.
• Strong partnership development skills with NGOs, community groups and government agencies.

Required skills

• Expert knowledge of current trends and practices in freshwater conservation.
• Fundraising and grant‑writing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing abilities for multi‑cultural collaboration.