Job Description
Overview World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Director, Amazon & Latin American Forests. The Senior Director leads the WWF-US priority place program for the Amazon and serves as WWF-US’s lead expert and advisor on the Amazon and the development and implementation of the Amazon Priority Place strategy. The individual serves as the WWF-US primary point of contact for the Amazon and leverages relevant WWF-US staff and assets required for successful implementation of the Amazon priority place strategy. The individual also serves as lead for WWF-US on forest conservation and issues in Latin America more broadly, contributing to coordination and execution of initiatives in the region as part of WWF-US’ forest strategy. Salary Range: $ 136,500 - $196,100 Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid work structure with minimum of 2 days a week in office) Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Responsibilities Strategy development and adaptive management: Develops the WWF-US strategic plan for Amazon, focused on integrating action across WWF-US and engaging and influencing US government, private sector, NGO, and donor interests and actions in the region. Ensures that the strategy reflects the priorities of the WWF Amazon country offices and is aligned with the WWF-US strategy, including WWF-US value add and opportunities for priority interventions (“big bets”). Defines the results that need to be achieved in the Amazon for the near and long term and works with colleagues to design and implement the near and long-term plans and strategies to achieve those results. Adapts the strategy as needed to adjust to changing contexts. Balances long-range needs with short-term demands in establishing priorities and deadlines. Program execution: Oversees the implementation of the WWF-US Amazon priority place strategy to ensure delivery of the results articulated in the strategic plan. Establishes annual goals and priorities for the Amazon priority place that reflect integration across departments and teams. Works with priority place team members and Program Operations to develop a practical framework for tracking WWF-US investments in the Amazon. Leads execution of other specific projects, assuring compliance, including environmental and social safeguards, coordination of deliverables/reporting, and tracking of budgets through regular communications and site visits to country offices and projects in the field. Provides leadership to WWF-US’ forest conservation efforts in the broader Latin American region, in collaboration with relevant project managers. Stakeholder Engagement: Represents WWF-US on matters related to the Amazon and Latin American forests with external stakeholders, including donors, key partners, and financial institutions. Serves as WWF-US primary point of contact for the Amazon and Latin American forests with a holistic overview of WWF’s efforts and WWF-US’s investments in the geography. Advises relevant WWF-US internal teams and executives on emerging issues and Amazon/Latin American region conservation-related politics. Represents WWF-US in Network and external discussions related to the Amazon & Latin America forests; and serves as a primary spokesperson for the Amazon priority place. Communications and fundraising: Serves as a champion for the Amazon and Latin American forests in the US and globally. Engages policymakers and institutions in building public awareness and commitments through comprehensive campaigns and maintains strong relationships with public and private donor institutions. Participates in all major WWF-US decisions related to investment, fundraising and partnerships in the Amazon. Contributes to major fundraising efforts and pursues new funding sources in conjunction with Development, Private Sector Engagement and Policy and Government Affairs staff, collaborating closely with the relevant country offices. Creativity and innovation: Identifies and creates solutions to the political, social, scientific, and management issues that confront WWF in achieving its goals. Solves problems and delivers against annual workplans under complex circumstances. Ensures learnings and best practices are shared across priority places and seeks opportunity for and supports innovation in the field. People Management and Team Building : Convenes relevant WWF-US staff required for successful implementation of the Amazon priority place strategy by establishing and leading a priority place te