Director of Conservation Programs
Osa Conservation Costa Rica
Puntarenas, Latin America
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | Compensation will be determined based on experience; we highly value our team members. |
| Benefits | On-site accommodation. Subsidized meals. |
| Deadline | Nov 20, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 5+ years |
The Director of Conservation Programs is a key organizational leadership position responsible for the strategic scientific direction of Osa Conservation’s conservation and research programs, reporting directly to the Executive Director.
Beyond overseeing and strengthening existing scientific programs and projects, the Director is expected to proactively identify emerging conservation and restoration priorities, opportunities, and challenges and translate them into innovative initiatives, projects, and program concepts. This role is expected to work across teams thru program managers and with strategic partners to develop initiatives that strengthen Osa Conservation’s long-term conservation impact, relevance, and sustainability.
The Director provides leadership and supervision to Program Managers, ensuring clear priorities, effective coordination, strong execution, and measurable results across programs. The position promotes integration among conservation and all organizational programs and works closely with the Science Lead to ensure that program implementation is informed by scientific evidence and that research activities are appropriately integrated into program planning and future conservation decision-making.
The Director also plays a significant role in fundraising and grant development by identifying programmatic opportunities, contributing to proposal development and donor engagement, and ensuring that funded programs are effectively implemented and reported.
In addition to project and grant development, the Director plays a key leadership role in strengthening Program–Campus integration, promoting active program participation in visitor engagement and supporting opportunities that connect conservation impact with Osa Conservation’s mission-aligned income-generating strategy.
The role is also expected to work closely with the Executive Director, COO, Finance, HR, and other organizational leaders to ensure effective alignment and delivery of organizational objectives.
https://osaconservation.org/about-us/opportunities/director-of-conservation-programs/
Applicants should provide a resume/CV and a brief one page bullet pointed summary (no more) as to where they fit in terms of the qualifications. These should be directed to hr@osaconservation.org with the subject line “Director of Conservation Programs”. Closing date for applications will be Friday, Novembrer 20, 2026. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants who do not follow this guide will not be considered. Only successful applicants continuing to the interview stage will be contacted.
https://osaconservation.org/about-us/opportunities/director-of-conservation-programs/
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| Category | Admin & Leadership , General / Stewardship |
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