Exciting opportunity for a strategic water management professional with a passion for people and nature. Help WWF build a sustainable future by leading the WWF Network’s water security programme that is focusing on environmental flows, sustainable water allocation, sustainable water infrastructures, and freshwater conservation networks.
Candidates coming from these regions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for applications: 16th March 2015.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
Location:
The objective is to have this role in the Global South, in a WWF office such as Mexico, Singapore, and Nairobi or where there is a major WWF Freshwater programme.Candidates coming from these regions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Main responsibilities:
- Develop policy positions, programmatic approaches and water management messages for the WWF network.
- Engage key sectors and institutions to ensure that WWF’s approach on water security is leading, respected and influential.
- Lead the WWF Water Security Expert Team consisting of colleagues from various WWF Network offices.
- Represent WWF at global conferences, fora and on corporate boards.
- Develop, manage and lead the implementation of strategic programme actions as agreed with the Freshwater Director.
What you need:
Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies- At least master degree in a relevant discipline such as hydrology, water management, environmental law/policy, aquatic ecology, geography, civil engineering, development, environmental economics, or natural resource management;
- 10 years of relevant professional experience in conservation, environment and development, or environmental campaigning, with experience of working in one of these three regions - Africa, Asia, Latin America/Caribbean;
- Proven experience in effective communications with multi-stakeholders;
- Management experience with regard to projects, finance and/or staff;
- Network of water security and business contacts among governments, companies, aid agencies, civil society and other NGOs;
- Experience of donor relations, and successful fundraising an advantage.
- Strategic thinker with ability to lead and motivate colleagues and external parties towards WWF goals;
- Ability to mentor and develop multi-disciplinary, multicultural teams;
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English, with other languages a strong advantage;
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to apply?
Upload your covering letter and CV on Linkedin. We will not accept applications without CV and Covering Letter. Please make sure they are saved together as one file.Deadline for applications: 16th March 2015.
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
