The Senior Policy Officer/Campaigner will continue WWF’s successful lobby work on integrated river basin management with the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR), with national governments in the Danube river basin, as well as vis-à-vis EU institutions. S/he will be in charge to develop a vision and take the strategic leadership for future policy/campaign work along the Danube, focusing on the successful implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive, climate change adaptation, floodplain/wetland restoration, inland navigation, protection of Danube sturgeon, and water stewardship programmes. This includes the establishment of a platform for European water policy within the next year to link WWF’s internal network with corporate partners and other governmental and non-governmental organizations. The Senior Policy Officer/Campaigner also ensures the capacity and resources to deliver results, and monitors the impact of WWF’s policy and campaign activities along the Danube.
The successful candidate must have: - A graduate degree in environmental science, natural resources management, environmental policy, environmental law, environmental economics, or related field.
- At least five years of experience in water related policy work, freshwater ecology, natural resources management, or a related field.
- Experience should include demonstrated success in policy and/or campaign work, or in managing complex conservation projects.
- A proven record as a lobbyist with sound technical and exceptional communication skills, social skills, and adaptive, flexible capacity for intensive travel is also required.
- A sound knowledge of relevant international, European, and national conventions, regulatory frameworks, and funding sources for freshwater conservation and management.
- Business level fluency in English is prerequisite as the working language, sound German language skills would be a strong selection criterion and the knowledge of any other language of the Danube basin is a welcome asset.
- A valid working permit for EU countries is desirable.
- Strong commitment to the mission, goals, and values of WWF is critical.
This position will be based at the WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme Office in Vienna, Austria. The successful candidate will report to the Freshwater Team Leader and will work in close cooperation with the Head of Communication. An attractive salary according to local NGO standards will be offered based on the candidate’s experience.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to Ms Sylvia Goessl, Human Resources Manager, sgoessl@wwfdcp.org
Application deadline: August 1st, 2008.
We are looking for a competent professional who will provide lead in financial management, planning, and financial overview for WWF and New Global Climate Deal Network Initiative projects and programmes ensuring approved policies, procedures and Network Standards are adhered to with the aim to increase operational efficiencies and effectiveness. The key requirements are: · University degree in an appropriate subject (business/finance/economics, accounting) · Five to seven years of financial/project management/accounting experience within an international organization or multinational company with complex donor requirements · Developed financial management/accounting skills are essential · Strong analytical skills with ability to set priorities, complete work with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines · Self-starter with strong organizational skills · Advanced PC skills, particularly knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel software · Excellent communication skills, with fluency (spoken and written) in English. Other languages (French, Spanish) would also be a strong asset · Willingness to assist WWF International's fundraising activities in coordination with the Marketing Department · Strong commitment to the WWF Mission and an interest in conservation. This position is based at WWF International in Gland, Switzerland. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org. For further information on this position, please consult the attached job description.
Application deadline: Wednesday, 23rd July 2008.
We are looking for a competent professional who will leverage transformational change for sustainability in the private sector in line with WWF’s vision by developing and selling a range of innovative training and staff engagement tools and products under the ‘One Planet Leaders’ banner.
The key requirements are: · At least an undergraduate degree in related subject · Comprehensive understanding of learning development, commercial practices and the international business environment · Communications experience and familiarity with the culture and activities of the WWF Network an advantage · Five years' experience in the field of product development, learning/ continuous professional development and/or corporate sustainability · Experience of senior level negotiations. Management experience an advantage · Interest in sustainable business development · Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation and diplomacy skills · Ability to relate credibly with senior business executives. Capacity to conceptualize and implement business and product development ideas · Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills · Strong sense of project ownership and attention to detail · Perfect command of English, ideally with a good knowledge of other languages, especially French · Strong commitment to the WWF Mission and an interest in conservation This position will be based at WWF International in Gland, Switzerland. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org. For further information on this position and other job opportunities within WWF, please consult the attached job description.
Application deadline: 20th July 2008.
This position is responsible for managing the administration of the NIS Unit, a multi-disciplinary team responsible for coordinating, orchestrating, and providing support to the overall portfolio of Network Initiatives, as well as GAA unit. The key requirements are: · Secretarial/ Administration diploma from a secretarial college, or equivalent -- other degrees in social / environmental sciences an asset · A minimum of 7 years experience as a secretary/assistant to a senior management function · Knowledge of conservation issues is an asset · Excellent organisational and prioritisation competence, with attention to details · Pro-active attitude and ability to take initiative and work independently · Team player with good networking and interpersonal skills · Excellent awareness and sensitivity of different cultures and ability to communicate cross-culturally · Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and French; other languages an asset · Excellent computer knowledge and office software, including Excel, graphs, PowerPoint, internet, intranet, and database · An interest in the field of nature conservation and natural resource management · Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results. Please note that this is a local recruitment, restricted to the Geneva-Lausanne area. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org until Wednesday 16 July 2008. For further information on this position, please consult the attached job description.
We are looking for a highly competent professional who will provide support to the development and implementation to Network Initiatives (NIs), and will manage a portfolio of 3 Network Initiatives related to WWF’s footprint agenda (and provides input on the entire portfolio of NIs). She/he will work with the NI Leader to orchestrate and mobilize human technical resources, as well as financial resources, throughout the WWF network as well as outside WWF (donors, partners), to ensure achievement of NI objectives. The key requirements are: · Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in environmental, and/or relevant social or natural sciences; · 10 years experience (including resident field experience) in relevant environmental and development fields, including coordinating/implementing environment and socio-economic development programmes; · Proven experience in coordination effectively implementation environmental and socio-economic development programmes, with strong project management skills; · Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with multiple teams located in multiple locations (virtual teams); · Strong written and verbal communication skills; · Excellent command of English, other languages relevant to places of NI implementations an asset; · Strong commitment to the WWF Mission and an interest in conservation. This position is based at WWF International in Gland, Switzerland. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org. For further information on this position, please consult the attached job description. Application deadline: Wednesday, 30th July 2008.
This 50% position is responsible for assisting the Field Operations Unit with designated administrative duties and budgetary oversight. The key requirements are:
· Secretarial/ Administration diploma from a secretarial college, or equivalent
· At least 3 years experience as an Assistant
· Excellent organisational and prioritisation competence, with attention to detail
· Ability to work with considerable independence and strong commitment to providing quality service
· Good interpersonal skills
· Numerate with excellent computer knowledge, including Excel, graphs, PowerPoint, internet, intranet, and database
· Familiarity with documentation layout and organisation to enhance and standardize the presentation of information for the FOU team
· Fluency in English and French
· Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results. Please note that this is a local recruitment, restricted to the Geneva-Lausanne area. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org until Sunday 27 July 2008. For further information on this position, please consult the attached job description.
We are looking for a competent professional who will provide leadership and management to the implementation of the WWF Bycatch Initiative (BI) in the Western Pacific, for both the “Longline” and “Shrimp” components.
The position reports to WWF Bycatch Initiative Leader and Coral Triangle Head of Program
The key requirements are:
- PHD degree with at least 5 years relevant extensive experience in marine conservation and or fisheries management and policy/advocacy strategies, or equivalent relevant experience as demonstrated in the Resume/CV
- Fluent in English – oral and written.
- Microsoft office
- A solid track record of success in implementing strategic programs based on best available knowledge and science.
- Experienced successfully a technical position in an environmental NGO, or relevant agency.
- Intelligent and able to think laterally and analytically.
- Highly able to interpret science results and relevance for conservation.
- A constant learner and able to cope productively in varying conditions – even contrasting conditions.
- Pleasant and able to motivate a team constructively to achieve ambitious targets – strong leadership skills.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to ibunadi@wwf.or.id.
Application deadline: Wednesday, 14th July 2008.
The assistant will be responsible for the overall administrative and secretarial duties of the Global Energy Director and assists in the daily tasks and on-going projects.
He/she will have:
• strong and effective organization skills, high level of attention to detail
• proficiency in MS Office 2003 (word, excel and powerpoint)
• Fluency in English, with good French, other languages an advantage
• Strong interest in environmental and energy policy
• Similar experience in the NGO sector preferred
Application letter and CV should reach WWF-EPO by no later than 16 July 2008 and be sent to recruitments@wwfepo.org
This Initiative will focus on transformational strategies that transcend political boundaries by bringing governments, NGOs, donor agencies and local communities together to ensure large-scale protection and connectivity of habitats, tackle the principal threats to the region’s rich biodiversity including human-wildlife conflict and illegal wildlife trade, challenge key industries to minimise their negative environmental impacts and respond to the potentially devastating impacts of climate change in the Eastern Himalayas.
The Leader will provide dynamic leadership to ensure a high profile for the work and to support delivery on the challenging outputs. Specific responsibilities will include leading the development of the Strategic Plan; leading coordination of the Initiative, focussing on the delivery of the regional strategies; managing a small Core Team; and working in tandem with the small WWF Shareholders Group to establish the operational framework of the Initiative; formulate budgets and secure funds and build strategic partnerships.
Applicants must have a successful track record in developing strategic programs and implementing complex large-scale programs; excellent cross-cultural and people skills; and successful relationship management experience. The applicant must possess an advanced degree or equivalent work experience in environmental, and/or natural-resource management or international development with at least 10 years professional experience, as well as, fluency in English. S/he must be willing and able to undertake regular travel in difficult conditions.
A pleasant personality with an ability to constructively motivate, coordinate and lead a team, an ability to think laterally and analytically, extensive field experience in the Eastern Himalayas and a sound understanding of the socio-cultural milieu would be a distinct advantage.
The position will be based in Nepal.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to Ms Shivani Wadhwa, Human Resources Department, at recruitments@wwfint.org . For further information on this position, please consult the attached job description and our web site at http://www.panda.org/jobs.
Application deadline: Friday 25 July 2008
We are looking for a competent professional who will provide technical and administrative support to the Manager, Internal Audit in administering and managing the risk assessment system within WWF International and the offices and programmes reporting to it to ensure that all risks for the organization are captured and controlled and monitored.
The key requirements are:
· Commercial diploma or equivalent;
· Some experience in administering and monitoring risk management processes;
· At least 2 years relevant experience as an administrator in an international environment.
· Good organizational, administrative and analytical skills;
· Diplomacy and ability to work on own initiative;
· Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and other groups;
· Strong computer skills particularly in Excel;
· Good command of English and some knowledge of French;
· Willingness to undertake some travel;
· Strong commitment to the WWF Mission and an interest in conservation.
This is a local recruitment
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org. For further information on this position, please refer to the attached job description.
Application deadline: Wednesday, 9th July 2008.
Key requirements:
· Secretarial/administration diploma or equivalent;
· Minimum 3 years relevant experience as secretary or equivalent work experience;
· Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and a methodical worker;
· A positive and astute thinker;
· Good interpersonal skills and sense of diplomacy;
· Proficiency at taking initiatives and working independently;
· Ability to work closely as part of a team;
· Fluency in English and French;
· Strong computer skills (MS Office suite: Word, Excel, Power point);
· Strong commitment to the WWF Mission and an interest in conservation.
This is a local recruitment.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org. For further information on this position, please consult the attached jod description.
Application deadline: Friday, 11th July 2008.
WWF seeks a Vice President for its US office in washington DC to lead and promote our policy and field activities throughout Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
The Vice President will provide vision, strategic leadership, and practical guidance to further WWF’s regional and global strategies and to ensure the capacity and resources to deliver results. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall development and effective implementation of conservation programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) on behalf of the WWF Network and in alignment with WWF’s Global Program Framework. He/she will lead and facilitate the development of WWF’s program and Network Initiatives, institutional presences, and identity in the region, ensure that Program Offices, National Organizations, and Associates in the region have the capacity to deliver on program priorities, and harness the required WWF Network support for them. He/she will also monitor alignment and impact of the conservation activities of the above entities in the region and supervise Programme Office Representatives in LAC to ensure implementation and adherence to WWF Network standards.
The successful candidate must have a graduate degree in environmental policy, environmental law, natural resources management, international development, or related field, and at least fifteen years of experience in the Latin American region in biological conservation, natural resources management, international development, or a related field. Experience should include demonstrated success in developing and managing large and complex programs and demonstrated leadership for the delivery of long-term efforts to achieve targeted goals and objectives in Latin America and the international conservation arena. A proven record as a strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and adaptive, flexible capacity is also required. Exceptional communication skills, both in English and Spanish (with a working knowledge of Portuguese desirable), success managing a diverse and remotely-located team, and strong commitment to the mission, goals, and values of WWF are critical.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply, please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm #28159
We are looking for a competent HR professional who will provide HR support to WWF International’s Programme Offices in the Asia-Pacific region by implementing best-practice policies for recruitment, compensation and benefits, staff development, performance management, leadership development and attrition.
The key requirements are: - A professional Human Resources qualification or equivalent tertiary education;
- A minimum of 5 years' professional experience in Human Resources ideally with experience in dealing with HR issues in Asia-Pacific region;
- Proven interpersonal and people management skills;
- Strong communication and influencing skills;
- Meticulous with keen attention to detail;
- Able to identify and provide solutions which benefit the organization;
- Positive attitude and an organized approach to work;
- Willing to travel extensively and demonstrates interest in conservation;
- Perfect written and spoken English and any other Asian language will be an asset;
- Strong commitment to the WWF Mission and an interest in conservation.
This position is located in Singapore and will be a local recruitment.
Please note that interviews will be held in Singapore between 14-18 July 2008.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org. For further information on this position, please consult the attached job description.
Application deadline: Friday, 4th July 2008
The Senior Program Officer is responsible for the development, coordination and supervision of TRAFFIC program interests and projects relating to conservation of wildlife resources subject to trade and utilization. The primary objective of the Senior Program Officer is to participate in the development of short and long term program plans. Organization-wide program planning and other cross-cutting forums. Assists the Director in evaluating program priorities, and identifying and monitoring important current issues. Responsible for project management of selected projects to ensure delivery of objectives in an efficient way. Fundraising and development of proposals for project relating to wildlife trade and priority species conservation and wildlife resource security issues required. We are looking for a high energy professional with strong relationship & project management skills, and knowledge in trade commodities such as timber.
A Bachelor's degree is required, advanced degree in natural resource management/economics, ecology, wildlife/conservation biology or related disciple preferred. At least five years of experience in natural resource management, wildlife management, natural resource economics, field ecology, data analysis, or trade in commodities such as timber desired. At least three years experience relating directly to wildlife trade and/or resource management required.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm # 28147
In conjunction with other members of the Forest-based Carbon Network Initiative (FbCNI) Core Team, WWF climate change staff, WWF program offices, and other partners as appropriate, this individual will develop and implement objectives and strategies with respect to WWF Network-wide policy on forest and climate. They will work closely with WWF field programs, representatives of other Network Initiatives on climate change, the WWF Forest and Climate Change programs, government aid agency coordinators and external specialists.
This individual will lead the Policy team of the FbCNI (including colleagues from major forested countries. They will coordinate the WWF Network team participation on forest climate issues in the UNFCCC and related international negotiation processes. This includes coordinating with the WWF Climate Change team on overall climate policy and strategy.
Additional responsibilities include overseeing the tracking of developments in the national climate policies of key countries and regions (eg., EU, Brazil, US, Indonesia), and directing efforts to interpret these developments and/or orienting them to support WWF’s goals in the international climate arena, assisting in tracking developments in government aid agency funding for REDD; coordinating development of projects and programs for developing the policy capacity of WWF and partners; developing and managing relationships with other stakeholders, including environmental organizations, government agencies and the private sector. They will serve as key liaison for WWF with international negotiators on REDD and with counterparts from other non-governmental organizations.
Basic requirements include a Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field with ten-twelve years of work experience in a relevant nonprofit, public or private sector organization. Familiarity with forest climate issues, international climate negotiations, carbon market regulatory systems issues (cap-and-trade, carbon crediting, carbon accounting), forestry and conservation issues is also required. Familiarity with international development or natural resource conservation is beneficial as is substantive expertise in one or more areas of international forest climate policy, including REDD, AFOLU, carbon trading, international environmental funding sources. The successful candidates should have experience with international negotiations and coordination of high level, multi-national partnerships (including with NGO’s), and experience in administering, leading, and managing professionals engaged in development of policy.
Fluency in English required, other languages are an advantage and strong written and verbal communications skills, with an ability to move easily among policy, technical and PR materials is a must.
The closing date for accepting applications to this position will be July 11, 2008.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm # 28151
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