Belize Natural Climate Solutions; NCS and Carbon Project Manager

Location: Belmopan, Belize

In Belize, TNC partners with government agencies, local communities, and the private sector to advance resilient ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods. Our work supports Belize’s Blue Bonds for Ocean Conservation, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the Selva Maya–Mesoamerican Reef (SM–MAR) regional strategy. We tackle climate change through Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) that conserve, restore, and sustainably manage forests, wetlands, mangroves, and seagrass ecosystems, helping Belize meet national climate goals while delivering co‑benefits for biodiversity, communities, and the economy.

TNC Belize is managing the biggest voluntary carbon project in the country – "Belize Maya Forest REDD+ Project". The Belize Maya Forest Carbon Project is a partnership between The Nature Conservancy and Belize Maya Forest Trust to protect 87,041 ha and mitigate 29,467,538 tCO2e over 40 years (2020–2060) in northwest Belize, through the acquisition and protection of forest lands threatened by agricultural conversion.

Another project is "The Laguna Seca Forest Carbon Project" which protects 8,169 ha of pristine forest with exceptional biodiversity value over 30 years (2011–2040) and mitigates 255,935 tCO2e annually.

Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy 486,000 acres in Belize have been preserved for people and nature. From the mountains to the sea, TNC Belize is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Belize unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

The NCS and Carbon Project Manager will lead the development and implementation of terrestrial and blue carbon projects, NCS strategies, and programmes that contribute to the advancement of Belize’s climate commitments, TNC’s 2030 goals, and the Selva Maya and Meso American Reef Iconic Place program (MS‑MAR IP).

• The NCS Project Manager provides technical leadership and support to the Belize business unit through planning, directing and implementing the Natural Climate Solutions Program. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance in relation to ongoing and future carbon projects, in line with recognized voluntary carbon standards and internal procedures. Additionally, the NCS Project Manager contributes to the development of nature‑based initiatives and other conservation measures aimed at promoting climate mitigation via management of key ecosystems.
  
  The NCS Project Manager should be able to collaborate across local, regional and international teams and provide technical expertise, build partnerships and ensure that the programme provides high‑quality, high‑integrity climate impact.
• The NCS Project Manager will provide technical support for conservation initiatives that can contribute to national emissions reduction/removal goals in Belize. The NCS Project Manager works under the leadership of the Lands Manager for TNC Belize and will work closely with other key staff. As part of a larger learning network at TNC, the NCS Prototyping Network, they will connect and regularly engage with similar projects in multiple global geographies to share information and support peer‑to‑peer learning.
• Moreover, the NCS Project Manager will lead the data collection and analysis related to the Carbon Projects, managed by TNC. The Project Manager leads projects and teams, and guides and delivers reports, and publications to better understand and quantify nature‑based climate change mitigation and its co‑benefits. The Project Manager liaises with and develops strategic partnerships with key stakeholders from the public sector, academia, conservation organizations, the private sector, and civil society in the context of NCS research.
• The NCS Project Manager is a leader who uses TNC’s code of conduct and competencies as a baseline to lead by example.

• Develops and leads management of carbon project work streams, ensuring proper internal documentation and monitoring.
• Ensures that the programme and its projects are in…