Engagement Manager – Watershed Investment Programs

About the role

The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient Watersheds Strategy seeks an Engagement Manager to co‑lead the Nature for Water Facility (N4W) projects across Africa. You will work closely with a Science Manager to design and deliver watershed investment programs that combine economic, hydrological and governance analyses.

Key responsibilities

• Define project scope and lead multidisciplinary teams of internal and external experts.
• Conduct landscape pre‑feasibility studies, ROI assessments and financial modeling for watershed investments.
• Engage key actors, stakeholders and local partners to secure sustainable funding and governance structures.
• Synthesize research that integrates technical, social, environmental and financial dimensions.
• Present findings to clients, stakeholders, conferences and publications.
• Mentor project staff and support knowledge‑management activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally (≈15% of time) as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, political science, international development or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives.
• Proven experience in commercial evaluation, business‑model structuring and financial analysis.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience.

Required skills

• Financial modeling

What we offer

• Fixed‑term 2‑year contract with potential extension based on performance and funding.
• Flexible work location within The Nature Conservancy’s African offices (Angola, Gabon, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia).
• Opportunity to shape high‑impact water‑security programs across the continent.