Partnerships and Innovations Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination;
• Experience coordinating administrative processes;
• Experience generating reports and interpreting data;
• Demonstrated customer service skills with a customer-centered approach to work.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading;
• Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines; and
• Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated;
• Ability to analyze information f

Benefits

Additional Information

What We Can Achieve Together: The Partnership and Innovations Manager will establish project goals and success factors and develop project plans, milestones, and decision points that move the Mangrove-Integrated Mud Crab strategy from pilot to a defensible commercial opportunity. They will pressure-test the commercial viability of the mangrove-integrated mud crab model by spending substantive time on the ground with implementing partners-including community-led nonprofit, aquaculture innovators, and supply-chain partners-to surface ground-truth realities, build trust beyond formal grant reporting, and identify where funding can most effectively unlock sector growth. They will critically assess the three structural bottlenecks identified in the Theory of Change: the ecological evidence base linking mangroves and mud crab production; supply chain fragmentation and equitable market access for producers; and the role of aquaculture in preserving or enhancing the mangrove-integration incentive. They will bring a fresh, entrepreneurial perspective to a strategy currently shaped by conservation- and livelihoods-focused partners, generating creative options for scaling, market access, and private-sector engagement. They will serve as a conduit between in-country partners, global and local teams-closing time-zone and information gaps and translating field realities into actionable input for strategy and budget decisions. The EIR will monitor and communicate progress, perform risk and issue management, and deliver written analyses, options memos, and recommendations that inform the 2027 work planning cycle. They will operate with a high degree of autonomy and trial flexibility, with clear two-way-door check-ins to ensure direction, fit, and momentum. We're Looking for You: The Partnership and Innovations Manager, serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), will be responsible for advancing a priority business model that links coastal community livelihoods to mangrove conservation in Indonesia. Based in Indonesia, this role will serve as dedicated, on-the-ground capacity to pressure-test the commercial pathway, build authentic relationships with in-country implementing partners, and deliver the strategic support. The position spans multiple partners and will work closely with TNC's global and local teams, and private-sector and NGO partners operating across the mud crab value chain. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE Work within scope of program's strategic goals; Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience, referring difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisor; Coordinate projects with several variables, working within a defined timeline and budget ; Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information; Perform non-routine analysis, research and follow-through Ensure compliance with Conservancy policies and procedures, and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements; Financial responsibility includes purchasing, processing invoices, contracting with vendors, and assisting with budget preparation; May act as a resource to others to solve problems and act in supervisor's stead when instructed; May supervise administrative and/or volunteer staff, including training and professional development; Provide input through project teams for the improvement of existing programs; Travel and work flexible hours as needed; Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain; and Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines . Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. This position will require w orking across international time zones and may require working outside of regular business hours and infrequent travel. The location for this position will be based in Indonesia . This position is not eligible for relocation, immigration assistance or sponsorship. This role is expected to end 8-weeks from start date with the possibility for extension based on deliverables and funding

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