WWF - Director of Collective Conservation Impact by Oxford HR

DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIVE CONSERVATION IMPACT JUNE 2022

ABOUT WWF INTERNATIONAL

WWF is an environmental organization that is deeply committed to people-centred nature conservation with the ambition to apply the highest standard of safeguards to protect human rights in all of our work. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. We understand that the future of nature can only be secured when conservation is inclusive and people both drives, and benefit from, the protection of natural ecosystems. You can find out more about WWF International on our website.

THE MISSION OF THE GLOBAL CONSERVATION DIVISION The WWF Global Conservation Division unites WWF Offices around the delivery of a common conservation strategy. It comprises the leaders, teams, and related network communities of the nine global practices, together with the teams of Planning, Enabling & Integration, Global Policy & Advocacy, Global Campaigns, Safeguards & Human Rights, Collective Conservation Impact, and Area-based Conservation (or such variations of these departments as may be agreed from time to time). These units work together in an integrated manner to encourage, inform, support, and facilitate the optimal convergence of conservation functions across the WWF Network.

THE ROLE

TITLE:

Director of Collective Conservation Impact

LOCATION:

In one of the WWF’s global hubs

SALARY:

Competitive

JOB SUMMARY The Director of Collective Conservation Impact will help the Global Conservation Division (GCD) ensure that WWF’s common conservation strategy is impactful by providing specialist knowledge and inputs related to metrics, indicators, data development, knowledge management and reporting. She/he will collaborate closely with colleagues in the Division of Finance and Quality Assurance (which is responsible for operationalising the M&E system) and Country Office Management (which is responsible for office systems and reporting) to ensure that WWF International has a seamless, high-quality system of metrics, measurement, and consistent reporting. The Director of Collective Impact will operate with considerable flexibility to the highest professional standards.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • • • •

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Leading WWF’s global efforts to define, develop and implement key performance indicators and a system that allows measurement of the organization’s Impact. Co-designing and delivering a system of conceptual and results-based frameworks, together with performance metrics and indicators, that will encourage and facilitate convergence across the network. Recommending knowledge management and data sharing approaches to support the development and delivery of metrics and reporting and supporting their development where appropriate. Providing advice on WWF’s existing conservation strategy, 2030 Goals/Outcomes and 2025 Targets, and related impact monitoring and reporting, working with colleagues in other Divisions to define impact and make recommendations for any modifications and improvements that may be necessary. Working closely with colleagues in the Division of Finance and Quality Assurance, ICT, and Country Office Management to deliver a seamless, highquality system of metrics, measurement, and consistent reporting. Advising on ways in which qualitative and quantitative measures/metrics can be used for internal and external reporting purposes, and to assess and refine strategy and implementation on an ongoing basis. Monitoring external trends around biodiversity and conservation metrics and monitoring to inform WWF’s work in this area in close collaboration with the Global Science Team. Representing WWF in internal and external fora and processes concerned with biodiversity and conservation indicators and metrics, and conservation standards where appropriate. Supporting the GCD, the WWF Conservation Directors’ Forum and other WWF structures on an ad hoc basis as may be required by the GCD.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Expertise in results-based frameworks and performance metrics that will be of relevance to WWF. Familiarity with Integrated Planning and Performance Management approaches. A strong familiarity with strategy and related tools such as Theory of Change. A good understanding of nature and its conservation and especially its relationship to human development and well-being. Analytical thinking, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize. Strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills. Knowledge of biodiversity/conservation standards, metrics, and indicators. Ideally, familiarity with working in a large NGO and/or Network organization. Experience of working in an international and/or inter-cultural environment. Experience of knowledge management and sharing platforms and tools. Reliable, flexible and with a problem-solving attitude. Ability to work in distributed and virtual teams and workspaces. Fluent in English, with excellent communications skills; other languages an advantage. Identifies with the values of the WWF organisation, Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration Demonstrates WWF behaviours in ways of working: Strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly, and innovate fearlessly. Adheres to WWF’s brand characteristics, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • •

A higher University degree in a relevant subject. At least 20 years’ work experience in a relevant function.

HOW TO APPLY All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. Before applying, please check that you can answer yes to the following questions: • •

Do you have a senior global expertise in result-based frameworks and performance metrics applicable to biodiversity and conservation? Do you have the experience of developing such frameworks in complex organisations or networks?

If you cannot answer yes to these questions, please do not apply, as we will be unable to progress your application. If you can answer yes to the above questions, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter in two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. The document should be saved in PDF in the following format: Your First Name-Your LastName-Document Name-Date (mmyy) e.g., Elsa-Musa-CV-06-2022-WWF or Elsa-Musa-CoverLetter-06-2022-WWF.

HOW TO APPLY Timeline Closing Date: First stage interviews: Final interviews:

5th August 2022 22nd to 26th August 2022 TBC

Selection process All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder. Equality Statement Equality and diversity are at the core of WWF’s values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected. Queries If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email wwf-directorcci@oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.

ABOUT OXFORD HR

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