Program Officer

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World Wildlife Fund
Washington, D.C., USA
Full-time

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer at our Washington, DC office. 

Under the supervision of the Dir Comms Wildlife Conservation, assists with the planning, coordination, communication and implementation of program priorities and activities in areas of assignment.  May develop and plan regional programs and field projects. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Project development: oversee and/or participate in planning, process and development of projects related to priority initiatives like ivory and rainforest ecosystem restoration efforts with other WWF offices and key partners;
  • Provide technical expertise in implementing project design and grant writing.
  • Implementation: Oversee and/or participate in the implementation of Ivory HII-related projects in coordination with WWF-US, WWF-China, TRAFFIC and key partners; support team projects through communicating, troubleshooting, reporting, and other implementation duties.
  • Contribute to the development of formative research related to possible ivory consumers and advocacy methods; work with staff and partners to utilize data in solution design and concept testing; collaborate on effective communications strategies to amplify messaging to key consumer demographics
  • Support implementation of priority advocacy and campaign efforts by the Wildlife team.
  • Support Communications Director in the development and implementation of the wildlife team’s communication strategy.
  • Develop and/or edit communication materials (including core content and messaging guidance) related to the wildlife team’s priority initiatives with Wildlife Conservation Team staff, PSE staff, Development staff and Communications staff to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Oversee Wildlife team’s social media presence.
  • Data visualization: develop PowerPoint presentations, infographics, and other external-facing materials for wildlife team.
Educational Background: 
A Bachelor’s degree is required. A graduate degree in a related field is preferred, such as natural resources management, environmental science, international development, or conservation policy
Skills/Experience: 
  • Position requires two to four years of experience in communications, wildlife conservation and understanding of international conservation issues.
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to operate with independence, under pressure, to meet deadlines and commitments
  • Good interpersonal skills
How to Apply: 

https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/2369/program-officer--19110/job

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

World Wildlife Fund

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Website: 
worldwildlife.org
Founded: 
1991
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Animal Advocacy / Shelters
International
Mission: 

For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally.

WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.

Programs: 

WWF works to: 

  • Conserve the world's most important forests to sustain nature's diversity, benefit our climate, and support human well-being
  • Safeguard healthy oceans and marine livelihoods
  • Secure water for people and nature
  • Protect the worlds most important species
  • Drive sustainable food systems to conserve nature and feed humanity
  • Create a climate-resilient and zero-carbon world, powered by renewable energy

These things are not just “nice to have". . . they are “need to haves." They are the things that make it possible for us to live. And so, to ensure our very survival, they must be kept safe.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 24 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 24 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Wildlife Fund
industry: 
Nonprofit