Sr Program Officer, Conservation Finance

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World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

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

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop econ. policies & financing initiatives for country-wide environmental protection & conservation programs.
  • Develop economic & financial models for large conservation projects & analyze financial data. Work with Excel & Miradi. 25% travel to developing countries.
Educational Background: 
Master’s in Environmental Science, Economics or conservation-related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • 2 yrs exp developing economic policies, strategies for financial sustainability & long-term financing initiatives for country-wide environmental protection & conservation programs.
  • Work exp in developing countries req. Financial modeling experience req.
How to Apply: 

https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/2118/sr-program-officer%2c-conserva...

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: 
Jul 26 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 26 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Wildlife Fund
industry: 
Nonprofit