Private Sector Financial Institution Program Officer- Santiago, Chile
1. Institution: WWF in a partnership with Rabobank
2. Position Title:
Private Sector Financial Institution Program Officer 3. Job Description:
Creating a sustainable future in which we can feed a growing population while at the same time protecting our natural environment on which we depend, requires innovation and new ways of working with key players such as financial institutions. Stimulating sustainable investments to support responsible production is key if we want to be able to feed 9 billion people in 2050. Towards this end WWF Chile has developed a Private Sector Finance strategy (PSFI) and is looking for a coordinator to implement the strategy.
On other end, Rabobank has entered into a global partnership with WWF that aims to demonstrate how financial institutions can enable their clients to deliver more sustainable private sector development. The global partnership has a focus on a range of food and fibre commodities in countries and regions that are important to both partners. In Chile the main objective of the partnership is the salmon aquaculture sector.
The position of the Finance Sector coordinator is closely linked to this Rabobank-WWF partnership. The main task of the PSFI coordinator is the implementation of the Partnership in Chile. Although since April 2015, the implementation of the Partnership goals in Chile might require a declining dedication in time; this position has a longer projection within WWF in Chile.
4. Qualifications:
1. A university degree in either finance, economics or environmental or other subject relevant to the post;
2. Effective project management skills;
3. At least five years of relevant work experience and interest in Financial Institutions, corporations, sustainability, natural resources management and or biodiversity conservation;
4. An ability to identify and analyze sustainability issues and to effectively communicate these to financial institution partners and others who participate in the projects;
5. Understanding of market-based approaches to sustainable development (specifically voluntary standards and certification);
6. Strong coordination and team work experience and excellent interpersonal skills (and an ability to work in a network environment - the Rabobank and WWF network);
7. Ability to work independently;
8. Excellent communication and local and English language skills; other languages are an advantage.
5. Competences:
1. Strong commitment to conservation and development issues and ability to cope with varied workloads.
2. Strong commitment to task, ability to cope with varied workload and flexible working hours, frequent traveling, and to work independently, but also as part of a team.
3. Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Result, Integrity and Respect
4. To have a demonstrable track record of delivery of similar activities/ work plans as are required here;
5. To have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven record in working with NGOs, private companies and or banks;
6. To show initiative an ability to work in an innovative manner, with a high level of entrepreneurial skills and self-motivation to be an enabler and facilitator to partners;
7. To have an attention to detail and budget management skills;
8. Has sense and attention for the interest and desires of the involved partners/ parties;
9. Be a good listener and able to imagine in a person (empathic);
10. Knows how to interpret the different roles and tasks that people perform in the project (sense for the project organization and activities);
11. To have excellent language skills in English and Spanish
6. Additional information:
This position is based in Santiago, Chile but includes National and International travel between 25 and 35%. Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
To apply to this position please send your CV to psfiwwf@pegasconsentido.cl with reference to “Private Sector Financial Institution Program Officer” by February 28, 2013.
2. Position Title:
Private Sector Financial Institution Program Officer 3. Job Description:
Creating a sustainable future in which we can feed a growing population while at the same time protecting our natural environment on which we depend, requires innovation and new ways of working with key players such as financial institutions. Stimulating sustainable investments to support responsible production is key if we want to be able to feed 9 billion people in 2050. Towards this end WWF Chile has developed a Private Sector Finance strategy (PSFI) and is looking for a coordinator to implement the strategy.
On other end, Rabobank has entered into a global partnership with WWF that aims to demonstrate how financial institutions can enable their clients to deliver more sustainable private sector development. The global partnership has a focus on a range of food and fibre commodities in countries and regions that are important to both partners. In Chile the main objective of the partnership is the salmon aquaculture sector.
The position of the Finance Sector coordinator is closely linked to this Rabobank-WWF partnership. The main task of the PSFI coordinator is the implementation of the Partnership in Chile. Although since April 2015, the implementation of the Partnership goals in Chile might require a declining dedication in time; this position has a longer projection within WWF in Chile.
4. Qualifications:
1. A university degree in either finance, economics or environmental or other subject relevant to the post;
2. Effective project management skills;
3. At least five years of relevant work experience and interest in Financial Institutions, corporations, sustainability, natural resources management and or biodiversity conservation;
4. An ability to identify and analyze sustainability issues and to effectively communicate these to financial institution partners and others who participate in the projects;
5. Understanding of market-based approaches to sustainable development (specifically voluntary standards and certification);
6. Strong coordination and team work experience and excellent interpersonal skills (and an ability to work in a network environment - the Rabobank and WWF network);
7. Ability to work independently;
8. Excellent communication and local and English language skills; other languages are an advantage.
5. Competences:
1. Strong commitment to conservation and development issues and ability to cope with varied workloads.
2. Strong commitment to task, ability to cope with varied workload and flexible working hours, frequent traveling, and to work independently, but also as part of a team.
3. Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Result, Integrity and Respect
4. To have a demonstrable track record of delivery of similar activities/ work plans as are required here;
5. To have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven record in working with NGOs, private companies and or banks;
6. To show initiative an ability to work in an innovative manner, with a high level of entrepreneurial skills and self-motivation to be an enabler and facilitator to partners;
7. To have an attention to detail and budget management skills;
8. Has sense and attention for the interest and desires of the involved partners/ parties;
9. Be a good listener and able to imagine in a person (empathic);
10. Knows how to interpret the different roles and tasks that people perform in the project (sense for the project organization and activities);
11. To have excellent language skills in English and Spanish
6. Additional information:
This position is based in Santiago, Chile but includes National and International travel between 25 and 35%. Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
To apply to this position please send your CV to psfiwwf@pegasconsentido.cl with reference to “Private Sector Financial Institution Program Officer” by February 28, 2013.
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