<h2>Overview</h2><p>The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 3 million members and online supporters. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. For over two decades, the NRDC has worked in China as a thought leader and trusted adviser to our partners. With a highly effective team of more than 40 members based in our Beijing office, we have worked hard at both the national and local levels to support the development and implementation of innovative laws, policies, technologies, and market tools that curb pollution and accelerate China' s transition to a clean, low-carbon economy. NRDC's Beijing Representative Office is registered in Beijing in accordance with applicable laws.</p><p> </p><p>NRDC is seeking a Project Manager, Conservation to work with the China Conservation team in our Beijing office.</p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong>This is a manager position. This Manager will work closely with the nature and international teams to develop nature-based climate solutions and opportunities and advance nature conservation and climate mitigation efforts within China and internationally. The Manager’s work will cover a broad spectrum of activities ranging from conducting technical and advisory analyses, to leading a field project, to presenting project results at conferences. The Manager will work with both China and U.S.-based team members and report to the China Conservation Director.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Identify nature-based policy and management opportunities to advance both biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation in China;</li> <li>Identify, design and implement projects to advance biodiversity, climate and other NRDC priorities in China;</li> <li>Work and meet regularly with key stakeholders to provide NRDC’s perspective on nature-based solution (NBS) issues and develop joint efforts to conserve nature;</li> <li>Advocate in furtherance of NRDC’s nature and climate goals with key stakeholders at international and domestic meetings;</li> <li>Develop and write reports for NRDC analyzing laws, policies, and practices concerning forest carbon, NBS, and biodiversity and climate coordination;</li> <li>Organize and attend relevant meetings, symposia, and conferences;</li> <li>Develop fact sheets, blogs, and other materials on NBS in Chinese and translate documents from Chinese to English and from English to Chinese, as needed;</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Advanced degree in forestry or related environmental/natural resource studies;</li> <li>Experience working in native ecosystem management;</li> <li>Expertise or experience in forest-based carbon sequestration and ecosystem functioning;</li> <li>Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience;</li> <li>Self-motivated with a strong work ethic;</li> <li>Proven technical abilities to research and recommend solutions for conservation and climate problems;</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders (government, research institutes, other NGOs, industry, and local communities);</li> <li>Clear communication skills with excellent English oral and written skills and high-level of technical writing proficiency;</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of the team, with flexibility in taking international calls at odd hours;</li> <li>Excellent public speaking skills and</li> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and experience. </strong></p><p> </p><p>To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications NRDC receives, we will only contact candidates we would like to progress through the search process. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes, or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p> </p><p>Applications will be accepted until filled. For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org and www.nrdc.cn.</p>

<p>The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our staff of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and internationally from our offices in New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Santa Monica; San Francisco; Bozeman, Montana; and Beijing.</p>

Project Manager, Conservation Project

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 3 million members and online supporters. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. For over two decades, the NRDC has worked in China as a thought leader and trusted adviser to our partners. With a highly effective team of more than 40 members based in our Beijing office, we have worked hard at both the national and local levels to support the development and implementation of innovative laws, policies, technologies, and market tools that curb pollution and accelerate China' s transition to a clean, low-carbon economy. NRDC's Beijing Representative Office is registered in Beijing in accordance with applicable laws.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>NRDC is seeking a Project Manager, Conservation to work with the China Conservation team in our Beijing office.</p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong>This is a manager position. This Manager will work closely with the nature and international teams to develop nature-based climate solutions and opportunities and advance nature conservation and climate mitigation efforts within China and internationally. The Manager’s work will cover a broad spectrum of activities ranging from conducting technical and advisory analyses, to leading a field project, to presenting project results at conferences. The Manager will work with both China and U.S.-based team members and report to the China Conservation Director.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Identify nature-based policy and management opportunities to advance both biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation in China;</li> <li>Identify, design and implement projects to advance biodiversity, climate and other NRDC priorities in China;</li> <li>Work and meet regularly with key stakeholders to provide NRDC’s perspective on nature-based solution (NBS) issues and develop joint efforts to conserve nature;</li> <li>Advocate in furtherance of NRDC’s nature and climate goals with key stakeholders at international and domestic meetings;</li> <li>Develop and write reports for NRDC analyzing laws, policies, and practices concerning forest carbon, NBS, and biodiversity and climate coordination;</li> <li>Organize and attend relevant meetings, symposia, and conferences;</li> <li>Develop fact sheets, blogs, and other materials on NBS in Chinese and translate documents from Chinese to English and from English to Chinese, as needed;</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Advanced degree in forestry or related environmental/natural resource studies;</li> <li>Experience working in native ecosystem management;</li> <li>Expertise or experience in forest-based carbon sequestration and ecosystem functioning;</li> <li>Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience;</li> <li>Self-motivated with a strong work ethic;</li> <li>Proven technical abilities to research and recommend solutions for conservation and climate problems;</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders (government, research institutes, other NGOs, industry, and local communities);</li> <li>Clear communication skills with excellent English oral and written skills and high-level of technical writing proficiency;</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of the team, with flexibility in taking international calls at odd hours;</li> <li>Excellent public speaking skills and</li> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and experience. </strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications NRDC receives, we will only contact candidates we would like to progress through the search process. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes, or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Applications will be accepted until filled. For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org and www.nrdc.cn.</p>

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