Director, Nature Markets

Director, Nature Markets

Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.

Position Summary

This position is based in Kenya or South Africa. Conservation International is launching an initiative to strengthen the financial stability of Africa’s Keystone Protected Areas (KPAs). The Director, Nature Markets will support the implementation of the strategy and oversee the development and facilitation of nature market opportunities, knowledge generation and policy development with a focus in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment of nature market opportunities (project and policy related), using agreed criteria and available data sources.
• Provide advisory support in the development of high-integrity nature market project opportunities.
• Support government capacity building, nature market enabling policies.
• Monitor, measure, and report on performance and progress toward agreed milestones.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and alignment with other CI initiatives to amplify impact.
• Identify and manage risks, working closely with compliance and audit teams.
• Collaborate and align with other programs to align with CI’s conservation and organizational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with CI policies, donor agreements, and local regulations.
• Build and manage partnerships with governments, donors, NGOs, peer organizations, and local communities.
• Promote knowledge sharing and capacity building through workshops, conferences, and external stakeholder engagement.
• Support fundraising, proposal development, and donor engagement to ensure financial sustainability.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage budgets and resource allocation.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Working Conditions

Application Instructions

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter. Application Deadline : December 5, 2025 (11 : 49 PM EST).

Conservation International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We believe in hiring based on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process for everyone.

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