.**OFFICE LOCATION**:Mérida, MéxicoLA061**WHO WE ARE**:The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.**WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER**:TNC seeks a Deputy Chief of Party to direct an anticipated $31 million project entitled "Sustainable and Prosperous Communities (SPC)" funded by USAID in a consortium of five organizations. The objective of this five-year project is to increase hectares under sustainable, profitable and integrated productive systems, contributing to GHG emissions and deforestation reductions while improving small holder producers' livelihoods in Southeastern Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca, Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana Roo). In this position, the Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party to ensure the successful implementation of the initiative. Key activities consist on: oversee the staff, promote an implementation with a landscape approach, ensure optimal communication and coordination within the team and with the partners, produce reports, document progress, oversee the financial execution of the initiative, ensures the achievement of administrative standards and donor´s regulations, coordinate actions for internal governance structures, and provides technical advisory on implementation activities. This position reports to the Chief of Party.The position will preferably be based in Mérida.**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:- The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will provide overall strategic and operational management of the program. Main functions consist on overseeing the program's annual work plan development and ensure that systems are in place to enable optimal coordination and effectiveness within the team and with partners and stakeholders. Provide high level assistance and act as Chief of Party in the absence of the Chief of Party (CoP). Is an inspirational leader who uses TNC's code of conduct and competencies as a baseline to lead by example. Dedicates time to set expectations, guide, coach and develop staff knowing that being a great leader is as important as the technical knowledge.- **RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE**- Ensure that a strategic and operation plan exists, and that the team works accordingly with the established goals, objectives, activities and indicators.- Coordinates the process of elaboration of quarterly and annual reports, to ensure quality and timeliness of technical and financial reporting to USAID