Special Project Coordinator - Conventions

Temporary – Special Project Coordinator - Conventions

Exciting short-term opportunity for dynamic policy professional with a passion for people and nature. Help WWF build a sustainable future by providing strategic advocacy work for the WWF Network. You will be a part of a small team helping to organise knowledge management and logistics focussing on political, economic, foreign policy and associated issues to support WWF’s policy priorities.

Location/Contract Details:

WWF office in Gland, Switzerland. This is a fixed-term 4 months contract.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate work relating to UNESCO World Heritage and other conventions to engage in appropriate manner with policy makers, provide political radar function;
• Liaise with officials as needed in the context of identified international environmental negotiations and WWF priorities;
• Liaise with WWF Network as needed to identify priority policy elements to support content in identified fora and processes;
• Help network colleagues engage with policy makers within identified fora and processes;
• Translate information from official outcomes and informal consultations into relevant action:;
• Draft briefs that are detailed, reliable and informative upon request;
• Other activities as requested by Manager, Global and Regional Policy.

What you need:

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• Masters degree or equivalent work experience in International affairs, economics and foreign policy or related work experience;
• Experience working for an international organisation in multicultural environment;
• Deep understanding of geopolitical issues, trends and developments;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of relationships between environment, economy and social issues in relation to development;
• Capacity to work rapidly and accurately under pressure and to quickly define and adhere to priorities;
• Strong internal and external networking skills.
• Ability and enthusiasm in implementing short term but demanding tasks;
• Analytical skills and accuracy in reporting;
• Strong diplomatic skills; discretion;
• Capacity to work independently in an intense team environment;
• Excellent organisational and people skills;
• Fluency in English, other languages an advantage;
• Highly computer literate, competent in use of spreadsheets and other electronic tools;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

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

How to apply?

Upload your covering letter and CV on Linkedin. We will not accept applications without CV and Covering Letter. Please make sure they are saved together as one file.

Deadline for applications: 20th February 2014 @4pm CET

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