The Senior Program Officer will be the official coordinator of the Initiative, supporting the Working Group to implement the prioritized strategies and secure funding to move the strategies forward. A vital first step to achieving the Initiative is mobilizing interested tribes across the NGP to take part and develop a shared regional vision. With the rest of the Working Group, the coordinator will organize interested tribes and build momentum and actions in pursuit of a shared vision for regional wildlife conservation. The coordinator will also work with WWF team members engaged with tribes on bison and black-footed ferret restoration.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Drive the creation of a shared regional vision (and related marketable identity) for financially sustainable tribal wildlife programs
- Lead outreach efforts among tribes in the region, including organizing and facilitating meetings and workshops to achieve vision
- Build relationships with relevant tribal and non-tribal entities across the region related to conservation, economic development, and sustainable financing
- Create and implement short and long-term strategies, with the Working Group and partners, to achieve vision
- Advance opportunities to enhance tourism and related economic development, resulting from a 2018 sustainable tourism assessment
- Develop and manage internal and external communications materials (including website) and presentations related to the Sustainable Financing Initiative
- Supervise consultants in their work toward the Initiative’s goals and strategies
- Support the Working Group in planning and facilitation of phone and in-person meetings, including administrative support, as needed
- Complete donor reports, manage budgets, and support the development of new funding proposals. Monitor and evaluate project progress and report back, verbally and in writing, to inform and advise WWF-NGP leadership
- Work with and support the WWF team working with tribes in the NGP to support their goals for bison and black-footed ferret restoration
- Perform other duties as assigned
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in in a related field such as economics, business, rural development, or natural resource management. A graduate degree is preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in program management, program financing, natural resources management, or related fields
- Experience working with tribes, or an enrolled tribal member is required
- Experience working with collaborative groups, creating a vision, building momentum and delivering results is required
- Ability to lead initiatives and implement strategies with multiple priorities
- Ability to work effectively as a team member with a wide range of individuals, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity is a must
- Knowledge of conservation trust funds, economics; or business development is preferred
- Excellent facilitation and meeting planning skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communications skills
- Ability to operate with independence while meeting deadlines and commitments
- Must have a valid driver’s license, have or be able to obtain a passport, and be able to travel frequently across the region (up to 50% of time)
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 16 2018
Active Until:
Sep 16 2018
Hiring Organization:
World Wildlife Fund
industry:
Nonprofit