World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Director, Design and Development for Nature-Based Solutions Platform   Background WWF has established the Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) Origination Platform to originate, structure, resource and implement NbS interventions for both private and public actors in a cohort of a pre-identified priority forest landscapes (for the pilot phase) that will demonstrate and set the bar for high-integrity climate and nature impacts and benefit-sharing. Position Overview The NbS Design and Development Director’s overarching role is to advise and support place-based technical teams in WWF country offices in the design, development, and implementation of high-quality NbS interventions that are strategically linked to landscape and jurisdictional strategies in WWF priority forest geographies. The Director manages a team of technical and geographically focused landscape focal points who team with country programs in ideation, design, planning and implementation of all NbS-OP funded interventions, maximizing synergies with other major NbS activities in the landscape. This position also works closely with the Impact and Monitoring Director to support the evaluation and monitoring of the interventions for impacts on climate, biodiversity and people.   The Director’s portfolio of priorities includes engaging partners across the WWF network to develop the NbS-OP global landscape pipeline globally. The Director is also responsible for working with WWF country programs to test and improve replicable operational models for north-south partnerships, and to ensure that the NbS-OP team works effectively as the technical implementation arm of the country teams. 

Overview World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks two intern positions – one Marine and one Terrestrial Protected Area Downgrading, Downsizing, and Degazettement (PADDD) Intern.   The Earth for Life department of the World Wildlife Fund is seeking part-time or full-time interns to research the extent of PADDD in global marine OR terrestrial areas. Conservation policy assumes that protected areas are permanent, but reality suggests otherwise. PADDD events are legal changes that affect protected areas by tempering restrictions, reducing boundaries, or erasing them entirely.   At the recent United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) representatives from 188 governments agreed on the latest Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). This framework sets ambitious goals targets for protecting nature by 2030 and renews focus on expanded ambitions for area-based conservation. With the energy of the updated GBF and the IUCN resolution from the last World Conservation Congress, there is increased interest in understanding and documenting PADDD.   WWF and partners are analyzing patterns, trends, and causes of PADDD and their implications for the sustainability of conservation efforts. Outputs of this internship may include maps and graphs of PADDD patterns, trends, causes, and conservation impacts.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Media & External Affairs Intern, Hispanic Outreach.   Major Function The Media & External Affairs Hispanic outreach intern is responsible for conducting research and analysis, supporting media outreach plans, organizing information and materials, producing, writing, and editing communications tools to engage targeted Hispanic or Latino audiences. The intern also assists in communications tasks as needed, including drafting materials for traditional, digital, and social communications channels.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Strategy and Monitoring Officer, Country Office Unit   **LOCATION : Any LAC - WWF US Country Office   Major Function World Wildlife Fund (WWF) one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Strategy and Monitoring Officer to support in several operational areas of integrated strategic planning and monitoring and transformational initiatives and other supporting operational strategic tasks. As part of the Country Office Unit and LAC Secretariat (COU/ LAC) this position will support the development, implementation and improvement of a variety of knowledge management and internal communication initiatives and activities.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Director of Employee Giving and Engagement   Major Function The Director leads WWF's employee engagement and giving efforts with corporate partners, focusing on the continued growth and development of the employee giving program, elevating key corporate sustainability issues to build momentum within companies around ambitious sustainability goals. This key role builds and maintains relationships with executives at major corporations and executes major employee engagement and giving campaigns. The focus and efforts of this role deliver conservation impact for WWF through energizing employees to drive sustainability forward in their workplace, and through growing employee giving programs.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Director, Communications, Private Sector Engagement   Major Function The Communications Director leads communications for the WWF Plastic & Material Science team within the Private Sector Engagement (PSE) department, focused on corporate and policy action towards the goal of No Plastic in Nature. This role manages external communications for WWF in this issue area across one-on-one corporate partnerships, advocacy campaigns, and coalitions such as WWF’s ReSource: Plastic and Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance. The Director is a key member of the PSE communications team, managing communications with WWF’s major corporate partners as part of a broader strategy to inspire and motivate business audiences to take on the mantle of corporate leadership, fostering sustainable and responsible environmental practices and behavior.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Associate Specialist, Fundraising Innovations    As the preeminent global conservation organization, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) operates across nearly 100 countries. We engage collaboratively at all levels, forging partnerships worldwide to pioneer and implement groundbreaking solutions that safeguard communities, wildlife, and their habitats. Our approach involves aiding local communities in conserving vital resources, steering markets and policies towards sustainability, and revitalizing and defending species and their environments. With the end goal of ensuring that the value of nature is reflected in decision-making from a local to a global scale.   On our mission to help people and nature thrive, we are seeking an Associate Specialist to support and champion cutting-edge digital initiatives for WWF’s fundraising and membership programs. Under the mentorship of the Director of Fundraising Innovations and in collaboration with our dedicated team, you will leverage digital tools to expand our membership and enhance engagement with our diverse group of supporters. The ideal candidate should exhibit proficiency in digital and interpersonal communication, have an in-depth knowledge of various fundraising platforms and digital channels, uphold exceptional standards of customer service, and be driven to spearhead innovative fundraising efforts. Join us in our commitment to a thriving planet.   Major Function The Associate Specialist will support champion cutting-edge digital initiatives for WWF’s fundraising and membership programs. With guidance from the Director of Fundraising Innovations and other colleagues, the Associate Specialist will tap into digital platforms to grow our member base and nurture and support our diverse network of supporters.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Program Officer, Seafood Traceability and Transparency      Major Function Based in Washington, DC, and reporting to the Director of the Market Data & Systems Transparency (MDST) team, the Senior Program Officer will oversee the execution of a portfolio of seafood traceability and transparency projects across WWF priority seascapes as well as help develop and execute global strategies to advance transparency and data-driven conservation solutions in seafood supply chains and other sectors of the sustainable blue economy. The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for developing and executing grant work plans, tracking budgets, and coordinating and overseeing consultants executing first-mile seafood traceability projects in collaboration with WWF Network Offices in priority seascapes.  They will work collaboratively with priority offices within the international WWF network and will serve as a key subject matter expert and point of contact on issues related to seafood traceability with network offices and colleagues. The Senior Program Officer will also help support fundraising and grant oversight and management efforts, including supporting the development of grant narratives, deliverables, timelines, reporting, and tracking impacts, in addition to taking a leading role in the development of WWF’s traceability and transparency vision and strategic plan.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks anKnowledge Management & Internal Communications Internto Support the Country Office Unit in several operational areas of knowledge management, internal communicationsand other supporting operational strategic tasks. As part of the Country Office Unit this position will support the development and potentializing different knowledge management and internal communication initiatives and activities.  

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Private Sector Engagement Coordinator       Major Function The coordinator assists the Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Transformation Team in the development and management of corporate partnerships to advance WWF’s conservation mission, maximize revenue, and increase awareness of WWF and its conservation priorities. The coordinator supports the development, coordination, and implementation of WWF’s largest corporate partnerships.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Compensation Analyst   Major Function:   Under direction of the Director, Total Rewards this position will assist in the implementation, and management of a competitive, equitable, efficient, and compliant operation of all compensation activities which include, but are not limited to international compensation programs, job family and compensation structure, annual merit increases, and rewards and recognition program.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Director, Community Bioeconomy Finance Strategy.   Major Function  Improving the livelihoods of Indigenous people and communities in and around protected and conserved areas, including indigenous territories, is an essential element for delivering equitable, inclusive, and durable conservation results. The Senior Director will develop strategies that promote sustainable use of biodiversity, mobilize private and public, domestic and international biodiversity-related funding to finance nature-based enterprises, including blended finance structures, public-private partnerships, and impact investments.  

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Director, Integrity & Risk (Investigations).   Major Function The Director is responsible for (1) developing strategy, programs, and processes for managing concerns raised via the incident management system and other channels, (2) intake, assessment, evaluation, review, and investigation of specific workplace complaints, community grievances, and other incidents, as assigned, and (3) other programs and projects related to the expanding Integrity & Risk portfolio.  The Director’s main responsibilities include conducting investigations into alleged violations of standards and policies, with particular emphasis on behaviors that are contrary to WWF’s values and Code of Conduct, including social policies. The Director will assess, evaluate, and review reports of concerns, wrongdoing, and misconduct, thoroughly and impartially, consistent with sector wide best practice, donor expectations, and WWF’s values and Code of Conduct. The Director also will develop strategies, including for communications and reporting; plan, conduct, and prepare reports; build systems and processes for integrity, risk mitigation, and accountability; conduct training and communications; and support other Integrity & Risk initiatives, as required.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Assistant, Freshwater   Major Function As a member of the Freshwater & Food Support team (FAFS), the Freshwater Senior Assistant reports into the Sr. Operations Specialist and provides administrative support and coordination on the initiative and full team level, as well as to the Deputy, Freshwater. This position handles a variety of standard and frequently complex administrative duties, accounting tasks and special projects, requiring great attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to digest information and build organizational, procedural, and programmatic knowledge to advance the team’s work.

Major Function Under the supervision of the Director of Marine Science, the Senior Specialist will support the establishment of guidelines for implementation of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in Chile. The incumbent will liaise with diverse stakeholders to identify the right mix of tools and interventions for more collective impact. The incumbent will ensure this work connects broadly to global conservation policy dialogue (i.e. 30 x 30 initiative, CBD, FAO), as well as internally to the WWF-US Oceans Strategy, the WWF Network, and the implementation team at WWF-Chile. Additionally, this position will work closely with the monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) team to design an implementation plan and ensure the program’s alignment with WWF’s objectives, strategies, and goals. Key Responsibilities - Design and support guidelines for implementation of both fisheries and area-based management projects across the Chilean Seascape - Work with diverse stakeholder groups, such as Indigenous communities and artisanal fishers to co-design governance and management plans of marine resources and fisheries. - Organize workshops with WWF-Chile and other stakeholders to assess potential OECMs in Chile. - Collaborate across WWF-US and the broader WWF Network to align this initiative with ongoing complementary work to maximize opportunities to promote durable financing for networks of protected areas and OECMs. - Identify the synergies between WWF’s seafood markets work and OECMs/MPAs to inform learning on how markets-based fishery improvements can strengthen OECM/MPA management and performance. - Work with MEL specialists to develop a cross-cutting monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan to measure the impact of WWF’s work. - Track progress in the development of global OECM and fisheries conservation dialogue (i.e. FAO Guidelines) to explore and elucidate how well-managed fisheries can be incorporated into OECM discussions and frameworks. - Represent WWF-US for internal and external audiences. - Support other aspects of WWF-US’ area-based conservation when assigned. - Perform other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities  - Position requires 6 years of experience in international biodiversity conservation projects, fisheries management science or related fields, or 3 years’ experience with a degree. A Ph.D. in a marine-related discipline is highly desired. - Experience working with communities, governments, Indigenous Peoples, and/or the seafood industry to improve ocean management around the world. - Knowledge of international conservation organizations, bodies, and conventions (i.e. FAO, CBD). - Excellent organizational skills. - Strong project management skills. - Ability to work on initiatives with multiple and competing priorities. - Ability to work effectively as a team member, as well as with a wide range of individuals, across cultures and time zones. - Fluent English; Proficiency in Spanish a plus. - Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams. - Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration: - Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular. - Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable. - Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement. - Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.