WWF Chile Country Office, Private Sector Financial Institution Program Officer

From its origins as a small group of committed wildlife enthusiasts, WWF has grown into one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations – supported by 5 million people and active in over 100 countries on five continents. 

Our mission is to stop the environmental degradation in the world and build a future where humans live in harmony with nature.

For our WWF Chile Country Office, located in Santiago, Chile, we are looking for a qualified: 

Private Sector Financial Institution Program Officer

We are looking for a Private Sector Financial Institution Program Officer who will be responsible for the implementation of the Rabobank – WWF Partnership in Chile.

Location/Contract Details:

WWF office in Santiago, Chile.

Main responsibilities:

• 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 rangeof food and fibre commodities in countries a nd 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

What you need:

Required Qualifications

• A university degree in either finance, economics or environmental or other subject relevant to the post;
• Effective project management skills;
• At least five years of relevant work experience and interest in Financial Institutions, corporations, sustainability, natural resources management and or biodiversity conservation;
• An ability to identify and analyse sustainability issues and to effectively communicate these to financial institution partners and others who participate in the projects;
• Understanding of market-based approaches to sustainable development (specifically voluntary standards and certification);
• Strong coordination and team work experience and excellent interpersonal skills (and an ability to work in a network environment - the Rabobank and WWF network);
• Ability to work independently;
• Excellent communication and local and English language skills; other languages are an advantage.

Required Competences

• Strong commitment to conservation and development issues and ability to cope with varied workloads.
• 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.
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Result, Integrity and Respect
• To have a demonstrable track record of delivery of similar activities/ work plans as are required here;
• To have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven record in working with NGOs, private companies and or banks;
• 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;
• To have an attention to detail and budget management skills;
• Has sense and attention for the interest and desires of the involved partners/ parties;
• Be a good listener and able to imagine in a person (empathic);
• Knows how to interpret the different roles and tasks that people perform in the project (sense for the project organization and activities);
• To have excellent language skills in English and Spanish

Please consult the attached job description for more information on the position.

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to psfiwwf@pegasconsentido.cl 

Deadline for applications: February 28, 2013

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.