Senior Officer, Conserving the Pantanal and Gran Chaco Wildlands

The Pew Charitable Trusts

. Lead efforts to develop long-term financing and improve management of protected and conserved areas in the Pantanal-Gran Chaco landscape .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Chile, Bolivia, BrazilSenior💰 CLP 79,119,500 - CLP 88,427,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conservation finance, project management, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on developing sustainable financing strategies and managing protected areas. Proficient in public policy advocacy and effective communication in both English and Spanish.

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Conservation FinanceProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementPublic Policy AdvocacyFluency in English and Spanish

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Hard Skills

Financial MechanismsManagement PlansMonitoring SystemsResearch AnalysisSustainable Financing Strategies

Soft Skills

Cultural SensitivityEffective Professional WritingRelationship BuildingGroup Discussion LeadershipPolitical Awareness

Industry Keywords

Protected Areas ManagementCommunity DevelopmentFundraising GoalsStrategic PartnershipsPublic Resource Allocation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead efforts to develop long-term financing and improve management of protected and conserved areas in the Pantanal-Gran Chaco landscape
Identify and pursue finance, conservation, community development, and fundraising goals
Collaborate with consultants, partners, government officials, and stakeholders
Facilitate engagement in public policy and advocacy related to conservation finance and protected-area management
Manage aspects of Pew’s Pantanal-Gran Chaco initiative
Organize and coordinate high-level meetings, commission and conduct research, and manage strategic partnerships
Assess opportunities for financing strategies in Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina
Coordinate priority financing initiatives with project teams, consultants, and in-country partners
Provide technical guidance on financing frameworks, sustainable financing mechanisms, public resource allocation, and effective management
Establish strategic alliances and launch joint initiatives with international organizations, foundations, NGOs, government agencies, and Indigenous organizations
Promote best practices and innovations through public policy engagement and outreach
Prepare regular updates for senior management
Lead scientific, policy, and technical analysis and research
Represent Pew at external events online and in person
Travel to cities and remote locations in Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Latin America, and the United States as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Advanced degree in public policy, economics, business, natural resources management or related studies preferred
Generally, a minimum of 10 years
Fluency in both English and Spanish required
Competence in Portuguese desired
Significant experience in project management, financial mechanisms, and government engagement
Experience working with local and regional governments
Experience managing protected areas or other conservation lands, including management plans, monitoring systems, and staff training programs
Acute political awareness and non-partisan perspective
Experience building relationships across individuals and organizations with varied interests and perspectives
Ability to lead group discussions across roles and countries, with cultural sensitivity
Experience meeting deadlines and developing projects independently and autonomously
Effective professional writing skills in English and Spanish
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefit program
Equal opportunity employment