WWF, one of the world's largest independent conservation organizations, has a vacancy for a:
WWF Representative, South Pacific Programme Office (Grade I)
The South Pacific Programme focuses on programmes in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Cook
Islands and New Caledonia. Pacific Islanders are especially encouraged to apply for this position. The main
responsibilities of this position are to lead the WWF programme - of around 100 staff - to promote conservation
in the Pacific through providing vision and leadership for the WWF programme and effective high-level
representation of WWF with key audiences.
The key requirements are:
• the applicant should have a postgraduate degree in conservation, natural resource management, economics,
international relations, development or the relative experience in related field programmes;
• 10 years’ experience managing conservation and development programmes, including projects funded by
Governments and Aid Agencies. Previous experience in fundraising an advantage;
• able to demonstrate leadership abilities and a proven track record of senior management with special emphasis
on financial, human resources and systems management;
• the ability to interact at all levels of an international, multicultural and multilingual organization;
• strong interpersonal skills and a good spokesperson;
• excellent written and oral communication in English and at least one Pacific Island language;
• a dynamic and adaptable personality with an aptitude towards resolving problems and building consensus;
• a strong commitment to the purpose of the organization and an interest in conservation.
This could be a good opportunity for a secondment within the WWF Network.
Interested candidates should send a covering letter with their CV to Philippa Sekkiou, Human Resources
Department at WWF International, 1196 Gland, Switzerland, or to the email address:
recruitments@wwfint.org. Closing date for applications is Friday 28 February 2003. For information
concerning additional job opportunities within WWF, consult our web site at http://www.panda.org.
WWF INTERNATIONAL
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position title:
WWF Representative, South Pacific Programme Office
Reports to:
Regional Director in the Home Office
Supervises:
All WWF personnel working for the South Pacific Programme Office
Grade:
I
Date:
January 2003
I.
Major Functions:
Lead the WWF programme - of around 100 staff - to promote conservation in the Pacific
through providing vision and leadership for the WWF programme and effective high-level
representation of WWF with key audiences.
II.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To direct, manage and take responsibility for all activities of South Pacific Programme
related to conservation, communication, human resources management, financial and
fundraising activities.
2. Ensures that the WWF International Board approved policies, procedures and
standards for operational, financial, personnel and administrative systems and outputs
are implemented.
3. Ensures the effective implementation of the South Pacific Programme Strategic Plan
(comprising of a Conservation Plan and Business Plan) and reports regularly to the
Regional Director, WWF International and WWF network on accomplishments in
achieving its objectives, according to agreed standards.
4. Ensures effective implementation of fundraising strategies with WWF National
Organizations, Government and Aid Agencies, corporate and private donors.
5. Oversees timely operational and programme monitoring, evaluation and audit systems
to measure and report on the performance of the WWF programme against the
Indicators of PO Performance (Seven Outputs).
6. Ensures effective communication and collaboration with national governments,
International agencies, and other non-governmental organizations.
7. Promotes regional and international attention to important conservation programmes in
the South Pacific; and influence policies that promote their long-term persistence.
8. Provides leadership to the Senior Management Teams of the South Pacific Programme
to ensure the development, financing and implementation of a sound and credible
WWF programme.
The Representative will also contribute to, enlarge and uphold WWF policies towards Equal
Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, and the handicapped.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for the selection, training, development, supervision, evaluation and
remuneration of all WWF staff working for the South Pacific Programme Office.
IV.
V.
Working Relationships:
1.
Internal: Interacts with WWF staff on a daily basis, and with WWF
Country/Subregional Team Chair and members, as required. Co-ordinates and
interacts with WWF Home Office and Network staff as appropriate.
2.
External: Interacts with in-country governmental institutions, non-governmental
organizations, academic institutions, the media and donors. Interacts with entities
outside the South Pacific as agreed with the Regional Director in the Home Office.
Minimum Qualifications:
1.
Knowledge: The applicant should have a postgraduate degree in conservation,
natural resource management, economics, international relations, development or the
relative experience in related field programmes as outlined below.
2.
Experience: 10 years experience managing conservation / development
programmes, including projects funded by Governments and Aid Agencies.
3.
Skills and Abilities: They should be able to demonstrate leadership abilities and
capacity to manage human and financial resources and be able to communicate
fluently in English and at least one Pacific Island Language. Assist WWF
International fundraising activities in coordination with the Fundraising & Marketing
Department. Interest in conservation
Prepared by Supervisor:
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Date:
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Accepted by Departmental Director:
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