World Wildlife Fund, Inc.

Senior Director, Critical Minerals and Community Positive Energy Transition

Washington D.C., , United States · Director

No sponsorshipDetected 15 days ago

Supply ChainResearchCommunicationCollaborationRenewable Energy

About the role

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, has established a new position on its Climate team for a Sr.
Director of its Community Positive Energy Transition (CPET) initiative.
CPET will integrate science, policy, industry engagement, and global collaboration to avoid and/or reduce these pressures on ecosystems.

Build partnerships with governments, mining companies, renewable energy developers, battery storage users, NGOs, Indigenous communities, and finance institutions to promote just and environmentally sound value chains for energy transition minerals.
Engage WWF country offices to co-create and execute a critical minerals strategy. Represent WWF US in the WWF Network mining and metals community of practice.
Lead, commission or participate in assessments of ecological risks associated with mining and processing of critical minerals, including impacts on ecosystems and landscape integrity.
Establish or influence metrics and reporting frameworks to track nature impacts, compliance with safeguards, and performance across partner sites and supply chains.
Develop white papers, policy briefs, sustainability standards, and evidence-based guidelines for governments, companies, and finance institutions on responsible mineral sourcing, principles of circularity and reduced material demand.
Work with WWF development, and public and private sector engagement teams to identify funding opportunities to secure programmatic and operational support for CPET.

Policy work and coalition management demand the ability to work with and communicate with a wide range of parties with varying motivations.
It requires the ability to be nimble and adapt when the legislative cycle and current events bring new opportunities to engage or advance our goals on the energy transition.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships with governments, industry, communities and NGOs is paramount.
This position will be responsible for securing funds for this initiative and should have experience in proposal writing.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Experience with relevant international policy processes and diverse stakeholders.
Experience designing and implementing environmental safeguards or certification standards in mining or industry.
Expertise working with Indigenous communities, civil society, and local governments in mineral‑producing regions.
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
In 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.

Advanced degree in environmental science, natural resource management, sustainability, international development, or related field.
Demonstrated commitment to conservation and climate change
Ability to work against deadlines and under frequently changing circumstances.
Proven experience in fundraising and donor engagement
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Extensive experience working in and across a variety of cultures and geographies
Experience creating and managing programs within a highly matrixed organization preferred.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 25% of the time

Manage the annual budget for CPET, program activities and staffing. Ensure timely reporting to program donors.

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