Director, Capacity Development

**SUMMARY**

The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) is advancing the science and support systems needed to unlock the full potential of blue carbon to address climate change, protect biodiversity and support threatened coastal communities. Partnering with governments, scientists, organizations, and local communities, the IBCI will develop and inform effective policy, finance, and implementation strategies for blue carbon ecosystems.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. **Leadership and Strategy**
- Provide leadership in the development and implementation of IBCI Capacity Building and NetworkEngagement goals to achieve ambitious conservation objectives.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for external capacity building, network developmentand partnership development fully integrated with the IBCI and CI blue carbon programs and aligned withthe organization's mission and goals.
- Collaborate with teams across CI to integrate capacity building efforts into the organization's overallconservation strategies and programs.
- Identify opportunities and provide leadership in the formation of a cohesive partner network(s) to accelerateand amplify blue carbon ecosystem conservation across different sectors and scales science, policy andimplementation.

2. **Partnership & Network Development**
- Identify and cultivate partnerships with relevant institutions, organizations, and collaborators to enhanceexternal capacity building efforts.
- Establish strong relationships with partner organizations, academic institutions, governmental bodies, andother stakeholders in the nature conservation sector.
- Collaborate with partners to assess capacity building needs and develop joint initiatives to address them.
- Develop and support a cohesive network of partners for accelerating blue carbon ecosystems conservationat the national, regional and global levels to facilitate information exchange and collaboration amongpartners, fostering a cooperative network for sharing resources, best practices, and expertise.

3. **Capacity Building Program Design and Delivery**
- Conduct assessments to identify capacity gaps and needs among partners, collaborators, and other prioritystakeholders.
- Design and implement tailored capacity building programs to address identified needs, including trainingworkshops, mentoring, knowledge-sharing platforms, and technical assistance.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of capacity building programs, gathering feedback fromparticipants and stakeholders.
- Continuously improve and adapt capacity building initiatives based on lessons learned and emerging trendsin the conservation field.

4. **Reporting and Collaboration**
- Prepare regular reports and presentations on capacity building activities, outcomes, and impact for internaland external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams, such as program managers, communications, and monitoring andevaluation, to ensure capacity building programs are integrated with the institutional blue carbon prioritiesand goals.
- Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and meetings, and actively participate in relevantnetworks and forums.
- Collaborate with other departments and teams within the organization to ensure integration and synergyacross various conservation initiatives.

**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. **Fundraising**
- Contribute to the development and execution of comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure funds forcapacity building initiatives and programs.
- Assist with the identification of potential funding sources, including grants, donors, corporate partnerships,and individual supporters and donors.

2. **Knowledge Management**
- Collaborate on developing and maintaining a repository of relevant resources, tools, and best practices.
- Work with the scientific communications team to promote knowledge sharing and learning among partnerinstitutions and collaborators through regular communication, newsletters, and online platforms.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and exchange of experiences to foster continuous improvement in bluecarbon practices.
- Stay updated on the latest developments, research, and innovations in capacity building and conservation,and integrate relevant knowledge into program design and delivery.

**PEOPLE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES**
- This position directly manages staff and mentors less-experienced peers and partners.
- May manage an individual budget but decisions that bind or commit CI are approved by the immediatesupervisor.
- Not directly responsible for managing public or private funds.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, such as environmental science, conservation, internationaldevelopment, or a related discipline.
- At least eight years’ experience in capacity building, partnership development, network engagement orrelated roles, preferably in the nature conservation or environmental sector.
- Strong know