Senior Specialist, Organisational Culture & Engagement at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya

MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

• To drive the right culture and working environment in WWF Network by ensuring embedding of our agreed network core values and standards.
• To develop the right P&C standards, policies, procedures, systems and platforms in-order to attract, develop and retain the right people for the organization.
• To create the optimal working environment in which the staff are able to perform at the highest level and hence are able to maximize their contribution towards the conservation goals.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

• Supports in the implementation of the Staff Engagement Survey and any other relevant Engagement initiatives.
• Assists in driving JEDI principles and ensuring the embedding of WWF Values throughout the organisation.
• Provides support related to data collection and analysis, reporting and presentations related to the Organisational Culture & Engagement unit.
• Supports in engaging the P&C Community on various relevant topics in relation to organisational culture and engagement.
• Supports the Director, Organisational Culture & Engagement with coordination and preparationcof communication, presentations and reports related to the unit.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Engagement

• Cascades, distributes and provides clarity in relation to the results of Staff Engagement Survey (SES) to the relevant P&C focal points.
• Assists P&C focal points to develop and document follow up plans.
• Closely monitors the implementation of the SES follow-up plan at a Global, Regional and Country level.
• Develops and implements other engagement activities for WWF International through the relevant P&C focal points and counterparts.

JEDI & Values

• Reviews existing JEDI principles embedded in existing policies with the aim to have a holistic view of the topic.
• Works with external partner/consultant to develop in framework and policy development for JEDI.
• Works with JEDI taskforce/committee/working group to leverage expertise and ensure alignment of framework and policy.
• Assists in developing a draft JEDI framework and policy outlining goals, strategies, and measurable objectives.
• Assists in developing initiatives and activities to further embed the existing organisational values.
• Coordinates and delivers relevant trainings, coaching etc.. to ensure on organisation values to ensure staff are equipped to understand, internalize, connect and uphold them.
• Works directly with P&C Heads to ensure that the Values & JEDI principles are embedded in all people processes, policies and tools.

Data Analysis, Reporting and Presentations

• Prepares presentations and any communication material related to projects and the
• Organisational Culture & Engagement unit.
• Collects data, analyses and interprets results for JEDI metrics.
• Develops reports, dashboards and relevant data presentations pertaining to the unit.

P&C Community Coordination

• Assist in monitoring community events and developing a calendar of events to promote awareness and consistency of P&C initiatives and key projects.
• Assist in developing and implementing programs to educate members of the community about topics related to relevant P&C topics.

PROFILE
Required Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field
• 5-6 years’ experience working in P&C specifically in Culture, Engagement, JEDI or other related area

Required Skills and Competencies.

• Excellent organizational, administrative, multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong proactive client focus.
• Comfortable working virtually across time zones.
• Team player and ability to take initiative.
• Patient and able to deal with ambiguity, fast- paced and constantly shifting situations.
• Diplomacy and ability to deal with demanding individuals and confidential issues;
• Ability to build relationships and foster effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Data driven with ability to create clear management information.
• Analytical with excellent attention to detail and good Excel skills.
• Fluent English, other languages advantageous
• Interest in conservation and WWF's work.
• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:

• Works closely with both the WWF International and Network P&C teams as well as staff at all levels.
• Responds/delegates as appropriate, to queries coming from other WWF International staff.

External:

• Interacts with external partners such as those specialised in Engagement surveys, and JEDI as required, in fulfilment of duties.