WWF- Pacific, Manager Public Sector Partnerships and Foundations

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 WWF- Pacific office, we are looking for a qualified: 

Manager Public Sector Partnerships and Foundations, WWF- Pacific

We are looking for a committed and persistent Public Sector Partnership and Foundation (PSP) Manager to ensure that WWF Pacific develops and maintains effective partnerships with the Public Sector and Foundations. As PSP Manager, you will ensure the effective coordination, monitoring and implementation of fund raising proposals relevant to the WWF Pacific Strategic Plan. This goes beyond a simple funding relationship and seeks to build and maintain a true partnership arrangement between WWF and the Public Sector and Foundations. Experience working in the Pacific region and a heart for conservation an advantage!

Location:

WWF office in Suva, Fiji.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, monitor, review and update PSP and Foundation strategy and ensure its alignment with WWF- Pacific Strategic Plan
• Communicate the PSP and Foundation strategy to all staff and ensure that it is effectively implemented and monitored
• Mentor staff at country level to build fundraising capacity and skill for funding strategy development and networking
• Research and update the funding priorities of PSP and Foundations with WWF-Pacific Country Directors and WWF gatekeepers in relevant NOs;
• Develop strategic partnership-building/fundraising approaches with PSP and Foundations in close consultation and coordination with the WWF Network to ensure the compliance with Network Standards and best practices for engaging with PSP and Foundations;
• Together with the Finance and Administration Director, maintain a tracking schedule of PSP and foundation supported projects in WWF-Pacific – detailing past, current and pipeline proposals
• Work with the Country Directors, Conservation Managers in Pacific Offices, Pacific shareholders/ PSP Focal Points, and WWF Network on the priorities of PSP and Foundations to identify opportunities for fundraising;

What you need:

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• Master’s degree in business management, conservation, development studies, or in relevant fields
• Familiar with conservation and natural resource management issues, and with those in the Pacific regions is an advantage
• Excellent understanding of development partnerships, fund-raising, donor strategies, functions and international relations
• 5 years of practical experience as PSP and/or Foundation Manager for a large programme, 2 years of which should ideally be in the Pacific Region;
• Successful fundraising experience with large-scale, multi country proposals (2-3 millions USD at least);
• Experience of working and negotiating with Government and donors at all levels;
• Proven track record in successfully managing inter-institutional relations, preferably with public sector partners;
• Presentation, communications, public speaking and negotiation
• Engaging effectively with culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Proposal development writing
• Adhere to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

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

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to int.recruitments@wwfint.org with the subject line Manager Public Sector Partnerships and Foundations
Deadline for applications: July 9th 2013
WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.