World Wildlife Fund · 5 hours ago
Senior Program Officer, Blue Finance (Blended Financial Models) - 26028
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $106K/yr
5+ years expWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF) is one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeking a Senior Program Officer, Blue Finance (SPO). The SPO will lead WWF-US’s engagement in a forthcoming initiative focused on reef-positive enterprises while managing multi-stakeholder initiatives to mobilize capital for conservation impact.
CommunitiesNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead WWF-US project management for a forthcoming externally funded initiative in the Western Pacific focused on building a pipeline of reef-positive enterprises, serving as the main point of contact and ensuring effective coordination with key internal and external partners for smooth and effective implementation
Ensure WWF-US fulfills all fiduciary, reporting, and compliance obligations to the donor, including oversight of financial and programmatic reporting, budget management, and donor communications
Coordinate closely with other WWF-US project colleagues to leverage technical, operational, and financial support for effective project delivery
Provide strategic guidance and problem-solving to address implementation challenges, working with field teams and partners to maintain high standards of conservation and community outcomes
Represent WWF-US in external forums and donor engagements related to the project, fostering collaboration and promotion innovative finance approaches
Support the overall Blended and Innovative Finance portfolio by leading or contributing to the design, development, and implementation of new and existing blended and innovative finance initiatives
Support pipeline development by identifying opportunities and helping shape projects that leverage capital for conservation impact
Collaborate across WWF-US teams, WWF country offices and the WWF global network to advance blended and innovative finance objectives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Sustainable Development, Environmental Management, or a related field
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in blended and innovative conservation finance, preferably in marine conservation
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a matrixed team environment
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and conservation concepts to diverse audiences
Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams
Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: COURAGE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, COLLABORATION
Preferred
Experience collaborating with international partners, governments, NGOs, and/or community-based organizations preferred
Company
World Wildlife Fund
WWF's mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
Founded in 1991Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
International Paper
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