World Wildlife Fund, Inc.
Sr. Director, Community Bioeconomy Finance
Washington D.C., , United States · Director
No sponsorshipDetected 26 days ago
NegotiationFinancial ModelingMechanical DesignCollaboration
About the role
- As a global conservation organization, WWF operates in more than 100 countries, partnering with communities, companies, and governments to protect wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and advance sustainable solutions.
- Grounded in science and driven by collaboration, WWF works to help nature by conserving biodiversity, supporting resilient communities, and addressing climate change.
- Nearly 1 million people in the United States and more than 5 million globally are WWF members.
Responsibilities
- Lead the co-design of inclusive, equitable, and fit-for-purpose community bioeconomy finance strategies and financing architectures across priority landscapes and seascapes.
- Advance institutional capacity-building strategies that strengthen Indigenous Peoples' and community organizations' ability to govern, access, and deploy finance in support of their economic and conservation priorities.
- Build and steward relationships with Indigenous leaders, community organizations, governments, DFIs, investors, banks, NGOs, and philanthropic partners.
- Mobilize catalytic capital and philanthropic support to test and scale community finance models.
- Financial Mechanism Design and Execution
- Lead feasibility assessments, enabling conditions analyses, and financial opportunity mapping.
- Support negotiation and closing of financing arrangements with governments, DFIs, impact investors, foundations, and NGOs.
- Provide senior advisory support to WWF country teams and partners on financial structuring and transaction design.
- Support co-creation of conservation-aligned bioeconomy business models with Indigenous Peoples and communities, particularly in the context of OECMs.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Identify where Project Finance for Permanence (PfP) initiatives can incorporate community finance mechanisms and where complementary financial approaches are required to advance durable conservation outcomes.
Skills
- Advanced degree in economics, finance, economic development, management, or related field.
- Experience designing blended finance structures and/or catalytic capital mechanisms.
- Strong ability to work inclusively with Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in entrepreneurial and evolving institutional contexts.
- Strong program management capabilities.
- Fluency in English required; Ability to work in Spanish strongly preferred.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U
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