WWF International, Coordinator, Green Economies
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.
For our Conservation team, we are looking for a qualified:
WWF works towards two related, overarching goals: (i) to halt the loss of biodiversity, and (ii) to ensure humanity’s footprint, or its use of natural resources, is sustainable and equitable. Footprint and biodiversity are essentially two sides of the same coin: sustainable resource use is fundamental to meeting WWF’s long-term biodiversity conservation objectives.
WWF recognizes that unsustainable economic activity is a major driver of environmental degradation - and the shift to green economies will be crucial to building a future in which people live in harmony with nature.
WWF’s global network is developing a strategic approach to promoting the shift to green economies, by changing international and national policy frameworks, and practical action on the ground in biodiversity priority places and key emerging and advanced economies.
This philosophy is reflected in WWF’s Footprint strategy, which prioritizes work on Green Economies; Land Use (making better resource use choices); and Cities and Consumption. The intention is that this role will lead the implementation of the Green Economies strand of WWF Footprint strategy, as well as supporting broader WWF footprint objectives.
This will involve catalysing priority strategies and solutions leading to: the greening of economic policies and public and private investment; managing natural capital sustainably and equitably through incentives for conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services; and ensuring governance and policy making promotes sustainable development by adopting measures of success that go “beyond GDP”.
We’re looking for an exceptional individual to lead this strategy for WWF’s global network. This will require co-coordinating new and existing green economies work streams across programmes, policy arenas and campaigns in multiple locations. The successful candidate will represent WWF in all relevant green economies fora - building organizational credibility and influence on this important agenda.
Deadline for applications: 28th April 2013
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
For our Conservation team, we are looking for a qualified:
Coordinator, Green Economies
WWF works towards two related, overarching goals: (i) to halt the loss of biodiversity, and (ii) to ensure humanity’s footprint, or its use of natural resources, is sustainable and equitable. Footprint and biodiversity are essentially two sides of the same coin: sustainable resource use is fundamental to meeting WWF’s long-term biodiversity conservation objectives.
WWF recognizes that unsustainable economic activity is a major driver of environmental degradation - and the shift to green economies will be crucial to building a future in which people live in harmony with nature.
WWF’s global network is developing a strategic approach to promoting the shift to green economies, by changing international and national policy frameworks, and practical action on the ground in biodiversity priority places and key emerging and advanced economies.
This philosophy is reflected in WWF’s Footprint strategy, which prioritizes work on Green Economies; Land Use (making better resource use choices); and Cities and Consumption. The intention is that this role will lead the implementation of the Green Economies strand of WWF Footprint strategy, as well as supporting broader WWF footprint objectives.
This will involve catalysing priority strategies and solutions leading to: the greening of economic policies and public and private investment; managing natural capital sustainably and equitably through incentives for conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services; and ensuring governance and policy making promotes sustainable development by adopting measures of success that go “beyond GDP”.
We’re looking for an exceptional individual to lead this strategy for WWF’s global network. This will require co-coordinating new and existing green economies work streams across programmes, policy arenas and campaigns in multiple locations. The successful candidate will represent WWF in all relevant green economies fora - building organizational credibility and influence on this important agenda.
Location:
WWF office in Singapore or Seoul, South Korea.
Main responsibilities:
- Overseeing the implementation and alignment of the WWF Network Green Economies Strategic Plan.
- Ensuring that the latest relevant international science and knowledge underpins WWF’s green economies advocacy work, and guides its policy positions.
- Providing policy and advocacy leadership on green economies issues; and global support for WWF’s green economies work.
- Maintaining constructive external partnerships on behalf of WWF International for the WWF network.
What you need:
Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies- At least five years professional experience in a relevant field of employment: sustainable development, economics, environment, finance, international development, government policy-making, public affairs.
- Deep understanding of footprint and green economies issues, specifically metrics.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of relationships between environment, economy and social issues in relation to development; of geoeconomic/geopolitical issues, trends and developments.
- Experience of leading complex programmes including strategy development, resource management and performance management to effectively implement action plans with a view to driving external action.
- Experience of working in an international context and working with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Excellent communicating and influencing skills at a high level; and experience of influencing policy and leading advocacy strategies.
- An ability to lead, coordinate, influence and inspire geographically dispersed, virtual teams/networks.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in fluent English. Other languages an advantage.
- Adhere to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to apply?
Email a cover letter and CV to int.recruitments@wwfint.org with the subject line Coordinator, Green EconomiesDeadline for applications: 28th April 2013
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
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