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World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Program Officer, Forest Carbon Accounting. This position will be based in Washington, DC; other remote work locations can be considered. Works closely with the Senior Director - Forest Carbon Science and the WWF-US Forest team in the elaboration and delivery of forest carbon accounting guidance and products as needed for WWF-US forests and partner’s programmatic work. Works with WWF-US Forest team members as well as with country teams and partners in the design, evaluation, elaboration and incorporation of ex-ante and ex-post forest carbon estimates as needed for programmatic work planning, proposal elaboration, and impact assessment. Contributes to building WWF-US, WWF Network country team, and partners capacities for delivery and improvement of estimates of forest-based contributions to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Contributes to inform WWF’s positions on climate change policy, carbon accounting, carbon markets, standards, and participation in international negotiations (e.g., UNFCCC - Paris Agreement articles 5&6 and the transparency framework, multilaterals engagement – GCF, GEF, etc.) and private initiatives.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Director, Application Development with the Information Technology department.    Major Function Provide input into and implement strategy for all software development activities at WWF. Plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of IT software development projects at WWF US including the Online Gift Center, CRM and Ops Transformation systems. Manage the hosting provider and technical infrastructure of WWF US public web site environment.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Specialist, Grants Compliance and Donor Reporting to be based in Washington, DC. Oversees implementation of all financial reporting requirements for projects funded by the US Government (USG) to minimize organizational risk, ensure financial compliance, and demonstrate WWF’s capability to manage complex donor funding.  Stays up to date on USG policies and procedures and provides support to the program administrative staff at HQ and in the Country Offices related to financial compliance monitoring and training.  Serves as the go to person for USG related donor financial management issues.  Leads preparation of several components of the Single Audit and various donor required project audit requests as they arise.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Director, Agricultural & Environmental Metrics.   Major Function The Freshwater and Food team at WWF-US works to address the two biggest threats to nature: agriculture and infrastructure.  The Director serves as the leading Agricultural and Environmental Metrics expert on metrics for the WWF-US Freshwater and Food team, and as a key technical advisor to the WWF Network. The incumbent will design and implement an evidence-based and aligned approach for aggregating impact across the different initiatives within the Freshwater and Food team, which will guild strategy development and drive achieving impacts related to freshwater ecosystems and sustainable food production and consumption systems. The Director provides strategic leadership related to relevant metric instruments and data to the Freshwater and Food team to measurably assess the impact of our conservation programs to reduce or eliminate the main environmental impacts of food systems.   The incumbent will engage with various experts both within and outside WWF to stay up to speed on the latest analysis, tools, and approaches and will engage with key platforms, forums, and partners to influence and affect change in the metrics dialogue related to sustainability of food systems.  The incumbent will help define how WWF measures and tracks progress for regenerative and sustainable food systems, both row crop and pasture-based systems, as well as contribute to thought leadership related to the development and credibility of market-based mechanisms, such as voluntary carbon and ecosystem markets.  The incumbent will work across WWF to explore how performance-based metrics and methodologies can support incentivizing producers to adopt improved practices that return benefits to nature, biodiversity, climate, among other things. Management, analysis and synthesis of large data sets, to forecast threads and spot trends will be a component of this work.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Senior Program Officer (SPO), Bezos Earth Fund to support project management, planning, coordination, communication, and aid in the implementation of all programs supported by the Bezos Earth Fund $100 million gift to WWF. Under the direction of the Senior Director, Climate Communications and working closely with the Senior Vice President, Climate Change, and Deputy Director, Foundation Relations, the project manager is responsible for developing tools, workflows and processes that enable WWF’s programmatic teams to deliver on grant objectives -- including developing systems to monitor progress, keeping stakeholders informed, supporting reporting and communications. This position can be based within the US in a remote location. This is a limited-term position funded for four years.  

World Wildlife Fund is seeking to hire a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the United States Department of Labor funded project: “Strengthening Decent Work in the Fisheries Sector in Peru and Ecuador”. The project will have a duration of 4.5 years with a total funding amount of USD $5 million. The objective of the project is to strengthen mechanisms to solve labor rights problems associated with illegal and unregulated fishing, increase the empowerment of workers and civil society to solve problems of labor rights in fishing, and increase the capacity of workers' organizations, port authorities, and the private sector to address violations of labor rights in fishing, with a focus on Peru and Ecuador.   This recruitment is part of an ongoing proposal selection process. Therefore, WWF will only be able to offer employment to the best candidate if USDOL selects WWF to implement this project. Award decisions are expected to be made between September 30 and December 31, 2021. The successful candidate must be available to staff the project no later than 45 calendar days after the award should WWF’s proposal be selected.   Description The M&E Officer will formulate the overall monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan for the project, and will be responsible for tracking progress and ensuring the implementation of the MEL plan.  The M&E Officer will lead the development, rollout and implementation of performance monitoring and evaluation systems.  In consultation with the Project Director, other key personnel, and partners, makes recommendations for program improvements based on analyses that explain program results (positive or negative) and assesses the ongoing and net impacts of project contributions.  Will provide feedback to the Project Director, and project staff, on the sustainability of programs as currently implemented, cost-    effectiveness versus impact, ongoing relevance, and provides lessons for application as needed. 

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is seeking to hire a Communications Officer for the United States Department of Labor funded project: “Strengthening Decent Work in the Fisheries Sector in Peru and Ecuador”. The project will have a duration of 4.5 years with a total funding amount of USD $5 million. The objective of the project is to strengthen mechanisms to solve labor rights problems associated with illegal and unregulated fishing, increase the empowerment of workers and civil society to solve problems of labor rights in fishing and increase the capacity of workers' organizations, port authorities, and the private sector to address violations of labor rights in fishing, with a focus on Peru and Ecuador.   This recruitment is part of an ongoing proposal selection process. Therefore, WWF will only be able to offer employment to the best candidate if USDOL selects WWF to implement this project. Award decisions are expected to be made between September 30 and December 31, 2021. The successful candidate must be available to staff the project no later than 45 calendar days after the award should WWF’s proposal be selected.   Description Communications officer will lead the development, rollout and implementation of an effective communications strategy for the DOL project. This position will be part of a diverse project team and will work closely with the Project Director and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. 

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is seeking to hire a Project Director for the United States Department of Labor funded project: “Strengthening Decent Work in the Fisheries Sector in Peru and Ecuador”. The project will have a duration of 4.5 years with a total funding amount of USD $5 million. The objective of the project is to strengthen mechanisms to solve labor rights problems associated with illegal and unregulated fishing, increase the empowerment of workers and civil society to solve problems of labor rights in fishing and increase the capacity of workers' organizations, port authorities, and the private sector to address violations of labor rights in fishing, with a focus on Peru and Ecuador.   This recruitment is part of an ongoing proposal selection process. Therefore, WWF will only be able to offer employment to the best candidate if USDOL selects WWF to implement this project. Award decisions are expected to be made between September 30 and December 31, 2021. The successful candidate must be available to staff the project no later than 45 calendar days after the award should WWF’s proposal be selected.   Description The Project Director will provide overall vision and leadership for this anticipated DOL project.  Will lead the development, rollout and implementation of performance monitoring and evaluation systems.  The project director will manage and direct the project’s core team of staff that are responsible for design, planning, resourcing, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of all project activities as well as reporting and project administration. The Project Director will also be expected to develop and maintain relationships with the donor agency (DOL) and key project stakeholders to ensure the project is well coordinated and successful delivering on results.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading international conservation organizations, seeks a skilled policy advocate and government relations manager to join its Policy and Government Affairs team to help advance WWF policy and funding priorities with the United States government. The individual will be responsible for developing and implementing lobbying and advocacy strategies around several assigned WWF priority issues, working as part of a dynamic and transparent team environment and in close collaboration with relevant WWF substance experts from across the organization. The individual will also be responsible for building and managing strong and positive relationships with U.S. government stakeholders in both Congress and the Administration and for positively promoting WWF’s brand and reputation as well as its access to key decisionmakers and its ability to advance its overall priorities and policy objectives.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading international conservation organizations, seeks a skilled policy advocate and government relations manager to join its Policy and Government Affairs team to help advance WWF policy and funding priorities with the United States government. The individual will be responsible for developing and implementing lobbying and advocacy strategies around several assigned WWF priority issues, working as part of a dynamic and transparent team environment and in close collaboration with relevant WWF substance experts from across the organization. The individual will also be responsible for building and managing strong and positive relationships with U.S. government stakeholders in both Congress and the Administration and for positively promoting WWF’s brand and reputation as well as its access to key decisionmakers and its ability to advance its overall priorities and policy objectives.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant for the Markets team.   Major Function Performs a variety of standard and frequently complex administrative duties, accounting tasks and special projects to ensure the smooth functioning of department, or program using administrative skills, organizational skills, and a detailed knowledge of the organization and its programs and policies. 

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Chief of Party, Indonesia Marine Protected Areas Program. The COP will provide overall vision and leadership for the anticipated five-year, $10-25 million USAID Marine Protected Areas project. The project aims to advance Indonesia's goals for improving the management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and protect valuable marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The COP provides managerial and technical leadership and directs the project’s core team of staff and partners responsible for planning, coordination, design, and delivery of all project activities.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Program Officer, US Corporate Climate Engagement, to join our dynamic and influential team based in Washington, DC office. With guidance and support from the Deputy Director, Corporate Climate Engagement, the Sr. Program Officer supports key WWF initiatives, including the new Climate Business Network and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which engage businesses and their supply chains to raise climate ambition. Our work includes helping companies to set and implement SBTs (including Net Zero), navigate the complexities of climate-related claims, explore opportunities to go beyond these targets and invest in nature-based solutions, and to support ambitious climate-related policy.  

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Program Operations Specialist, Education for Nature.   Under the direction of the Program Administrator, supports the budgeting and financial management, outgoing agreements management, for the assigned program(s).  Provides financial and administrative technical assistance to program staff and others, which may include field offices and/or grantees.  Helps to ensure sound financial management and contractual compliance.   Administers outgoing agreements from issuance to close-out for the Education for Nature (EFN) program. Supports program staff, program administrators and others (this could include grantees, consultants and/or WWF-US Country Offices), on the outgoing agreements management processes and system, including agreements issuance, tracking of project deliverables, processing payments and accounting entries, and closing out agreements.  Works to ensure financial, contractual, and administrative information of outgoing agreements is accurate and well-organized in related operations systems, deadlines are met, and problems or inconsistencies are raised and addressed. Manages actual financial performance against budget.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Program Associate to support the Wildlife Conservation team’s ongoing initiatives to reduce the negative impacts of wildlife trade globally. The role will include conducting desktop research and analysis, developing materials for external audiences, engaging with private sector partners, coordinating among WWF teams globally, and external partners, and providing administrative support for projects and events.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Associate Specialist, Grants Administration and Compliance. Under the direction of and in consultation with the Director and in accordance with WWF compliance processes and procedures, manages Agreement information and facilitates compliance monitoring of Government funding Agreements using a comprehensive web-based database. Assists in tracking and monitoring contractual requirements to facilitate sound contractual compliance with Agreement terms and conditions for Agreements managed by headquarters.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant for the Freshwater and Food team.   Major Function Performs a variety of standard and frequently complex administrative duties, accounting tasks and special projects to ensure the smooth functioning of department, or program using administrative skills, organizational skills, and a detailed knowledge of the organization and its programs and policies. 

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Program Officer, US Government Partnerships. This position will be based in Washington, DC. Identifies, plans, coordinates, and manages the development and submission of applications and proposals for US Government funding in support of WWF program priorities and initiatives.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Senior Program Officer, Area Based Conservation Finance on the Earth for Life team, located at our Washington, DC office.   Major Function This role involves developing financial models and designing sustainable financing mechanisms (e.g., trust funds, payment for ecosystem services, etc.) and blended finance vehicles that provide long-term financial support to area based conservation programs. The Senior Program Officer will work on concurrent projects based in different countries; develop and manage working relationships with WWF staff, partner organizations and consultants; and guide and train counterparts based abroad on sustainable financing approaches. As part of WWF’s broader Conservation Finance Community of Practice, the Senior Program Officer will collaborate with finance professionals from across the organization on the development, design, and implementation of priority initiatives.  The Senior Program Officer will report to the Conservation Finance Lead Specialist in the Earth for Life Initiative.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks an Integrated Marketing Manager, Online Advertising. This position can be based in Washington, DC, other remote locations within the US will be considered. The Integrated Marketing Manager, Online Advertising plays a pivotal role on the Integrated Marketing Team, incorporating very technical, analytical, and creative skills and bringing deep experience in the online advertising space. The Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing the strategy and implementation of paid advertising, paid lead generation, and online partnerships for WWF. The position also plays a managing role in driving online donation revenue and monitoring overall Return on Investment (ROI) of these programs, their respective budgets, and necessary tactics including online advertising on Social Media, Paid Search, Display and emerging technologies.