Senior Program Officer, Resilient Rivers R4555

Major Function

The Sr Program Officer Resilient Rivers provides technical analysis and assistance engagement and project management in specific geographies including an emphasis on alignment with WWF Priority Places and Resilience Infrastructure and Conserved Areas Big Bets to support WWFs global Connected Rivers of Resilience Initiative (CRRI) achieve its vision of a world where connected rivers of resilience are valued protected and restored for the enduring benefit of people and nature through. Facilitates communication between and among teams; leads technical analysis for programs and projects; supports partnership management; project development management and reporting; conducts knowledge management; and monitoring and evaluation.

 Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead report writing proposal development and resource mobilization with public and private sector partners.
• Lead technical assessments to underpin project and program development focused on quantifying hydrologic benefits of freshwater protection and restoration.
• Liaise with Corporate Water Stewardship colleagues Science and Protected and Conserved Areas teams and other WWF offices for technical research policy and other insights related to CRRI freshwater protection mechanisms (including PFPs and OECMs) and freshwater restoration and resilience.
• Lead technical assessment map making knowledge management reporting and M&E.
• Co-lead communications and outreach for the CRRI writing about and presenting on CRR internally to WWF staff and externally at workshops and conferences where appropriate.
• Engage and support WWF offices and liaise with other teams to connect and link CRR with other critical WWF priorities.
• Conduct research monitor and analyzes new technical information policies tools and global trends related to freshwater protection and restoration.
• Develop plan and implement components of new and ongoing projects and grants. Work with project personnel grantees consultants and other goal team staff to facilitate coordination communication and regular reporting for current projects.
• Interact regularly with representatives of WWF-International other WWF offices and associate organizations grantees and consultants to ensure successful delivery of projects and to advance progress on the CRRI strategy. Communicate with representatives of conservation organizations universities NGOs corporations and/or government agencies one-on-one and through participation in coalitions in support of opportunities for learning knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors degree in Hydrology Environmental or Freshwater Science or related field. Masters Degree preferred.
• 6 years professional experience or 3 years with an advanced degree in natural resource management conservation hydrology water resource engineering or landscape or regional planning.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative analysis of the benefits of freshwater protection and restoration.
• Basic GIS skills required; advanced GIS and Python programming skills preferred.
• Understanding of and passion for river or freshwater conservation.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working cross-culturally.
• Ability to operate with independence under pressure and to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office software (Word Excel PowerPoint Access).
• Excellent interpersonal skills requiring knowing when to use courtesy tact and/or diplomacy to effectively communicate with all constituents.
• Ability to set priorities manage a multitude of details simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and work effectively solo and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising budgeting and monitoring donor compliance.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWFs core values:
  • COURAGE We demonstrate courage through our actions we work for change where its needed and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity accountability and transparency and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • RESPECT We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • COLLABORATION We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

Qualifications :

Key Competencies

Project & Program Management  Effectively plans implements and oversees projects ensuring timely delivery of outcomes and alignment with objectives Stakeholder & Partnership Management  Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal teams NGOs governments and other partners. Strategic Thinking & Integration  Links initiative work with broader organizational goals and global conservation trends. Adaptability & Leadership  Navigates complex multi-geography projects while guiding teams and facilitating collaboration

Additional Information :

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  

Relocation is not provided for this position.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age race color sex religion national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time