Job Opportunities at The WWF

Main responsibilities:

• Manage shared learning and knowledge development approaches within and among Practices to improve the performance of the WWF Network in delivering results that contribute to the Global Goals
• Develop and facilitate a continuous process of shared learning within and among Practices in order to refine strategies and improve organizational performance.

• Develop and facilitate ways in which Practices can use qualitative and quantitative measures/metrics to assess and refine their strategies on an ongoing basis

• Act as bridge between the Practices and the Integrated Performance Unit in ensuring that the right indicators are identified and measured to judge progress and success.

• Support Practices in developing and producing consistent reports to NET and the WWF Network that are meaningful, yet not burdensome for core teams

• Assess, develop and recommend approaches and tools to use in knowledge management and learning to accelerate the uptake of Practice priorities, approaches and key lessons by WWF Offices

• Develops cooperation with other partner organizations with common interests in learning and knowledge management towards the Global Goals, driving efficiency and avoiding duplication

• Support and Co-ordinate Practice core team knowledge management staff to ensure effective working together, efficiency of action, and shared learning at Network level

• Supports the assessments of results and overall impact of the Global Conservation Programme (carried-out by the Integrated Performance Unit), ensuring that an integrated approach across Practices is used

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• An university degree in a subject relevant to WWF or to education, learning and knowledge management
• At least 7 years’ experience in education, learning and knowledge management in an international setting
• Familiarity with working in an NGO and/or Network organization, preferably with experience of conservation, environment or development issues.
• Experience of working with knowledge management and sharing platforms and tools
• Experience of working in an international and/or inter-cultural environment
• Analytical thinker, with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Strong communications skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, a networker who is good at building individual and team relationships 
• Ability to work in virtual teams and workspaces
• Computer literate (including IT systems and tools for learning and knowledge management), 
• Reliable, flexible and with a problem solving attitude
• Fluent in English, with excellent writing skills; other languages an advantage; 
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

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Main responsibilities:

• Facilitates interconnected Practice Strategy development, facilitates connections to leading science and manages the innovation approach(es) across Practices and the Network.
• Develops a robust and consistent approach to developing, reviewing and updating Practice Strategies that utilises systems thinking approaches, is light and agile, and optimises adaptive and shared learning aspects

• Supports Practice Leaders in the development, evaluation and review of Practice Strategies using such methodology(-ies)

• Facilitates access to leading (external) science networks and researchers, in co-ordination with WWF Science Functions, in order to strengthen the credibility of Practice strategies, major initiatives, and messaging.

• Develops and co-ordinates a knowledge centre and network of specialists on strategy development and science that can support country level and (eco-)regional level strategy development and programmes that contribute to Practice Goals and Outcomes

• Facilitates and coordinates a consistent and effective way of promoting innovation in programme and projects across Network Offices within and across the nine Practices.

• Co-ordinates and facilitates shared learning among Innovation Specialist in Practices and Country Offices

• Co-ordinates common, cross-Practice innovation platforms

• Project Manages global research projects as the need arises and in co-ordination with WWF science functions

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• Advanced university degree in Biological sciences, Natural Resources, Environment, or related discipline

• 7 years’ experience in strategy or programme development, preferably in relation to environmental or conservation projects

• Experience of working with innovation platforms or processes and shared learning approaches

• Experience of working in an international and/or inter-cultural environment

• Familiarity with working in virtual teams across multiple time zones

• Strong strategic, scientific and analytical mind-set,

• Team player who works collectively to achieve a common objective

• Excellent communication skills, including excellent spoken and written English.

• Strong interpersonal skills, a networker who is good at building relationships.

• Solutions-oriented with effective problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage a multiple projects against tough deadlines

• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.