Specialist, Project Management

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime. All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability. Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet. What We Do We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle. Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live. Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now. Position title: Specialist, Project Management Reports to: Special Advisor to the Director General Supervises: None. Level: 3 Contract Type: Fixed Term for 6 Months 1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT The Director General's Office unites and supports WWF International and the Network in unleashing the full potential of our federated structure through robust governance, strategic internal and external engagement, and special projects. Operating in line with WWF's Values, the Office facilitates impactful, accountable, and inclusive decision-making for WWF International and the Network's governing bodies, including the International Board, Network Executive Team, Council, Assembly, Board and NET Committees, the WWF International Executive Team, and the WWF International Senior Leadership Team. It engenders network-wide coordination and action towards WWF's priorities as set by these governing bodies; ensures the institutional arrangements and structure of the Network are sound and operating with integrity; and drives results towards the highest priorities of WWF's Director General and President. 2 MAJOR FUNCTIONS The Project Management Officer provides temporary project management, coordination and strategic support to the Special Advisor to the Director General during a set period of time. The role ensures effective delivery across a broad portfolio of initiatives and provides dedicated support for the development of the WWF Internati