Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.

Position Summary

This position is open for consideration in the following locations in the Americas, with preference for candidates based in time zones that can accommodate calls with colleagues in Europe and Africa: Arlington-US, Brazil (remote), Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Suriname, Peru.

Over the last 10 years, CI has developed a comprehensive Blue Climate program spanning over 20 countries dedicated to identifying and addressing science and policy priorities for oceans and climate globally. The Blue Climate program within the Center for Oceans at CI works closely with our field programs across the Americas,



Asia‑Pacific and Africa to design and implement innovative approaches to (1) implement nature‑based climate adaptation solutions that improve coastal and marine communities’ livelihoods and resilience while also conserving ecosystems and biodiversity; and (2) conserve and restore coastal blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows) for climate change mitigation. The Blue Climate program also has key leadership roles in advancing climate mitigation and adaptation priorities into national and regional coastal management and science through the International Blue Carbon Institute, Blue Carbon Initiative, the International Partnership for Blue Carbon, the Global Mangrove Alliance and the Integral Green‑Gray Community of Practice, and policy with the Center for Policy and Incentives.

Under the supervision of the Director, Ocean Policy, the Senior Manager, Ocean Po

📌 Senior Manager, Ocean Policy (Lima)
🏢 Conservation South Africa
📍 Lima