Senior Program Officer – Natural Capital Project
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Senior Program
Officer to lead the policy and finance work of the Natural Capital Project. This Project is a
collaboration among WWF, The Nature Conservancy, and Stanford University, focused on
integrating ecosystem services into conservation and development efforts worldwide
(www.naturalcapitalproject.org). The policy and finance group builds on the Project’s science
and mapping work to devise and recommend policies and payment schemes to reward the
conservation of ecosystem services. Position will be responsible for working with field
programs to identify potential policy and payment opportunities, building broad partnerships
with development institutions and with leaders in private financial markets, and developing the
overall strategy for the policy and finance group (in close collaboration with other group
members at WWF, TNC, Stanford, and elsewhere).
Position requirements: significant and successful experience in international policy, conservation
finance, or related fields, with advanced degree in law or policy preferred. Excellent analytical
and communication skills, creativity, and an ability to lead by persuasion and build consensus.
Strong organization skills and experience in fundraising and project development.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply visit
http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm, position #27173. We will begin evaluating
applications August 6th.