World Wildlife Fund, Inc.

Senior Director, Africa

Washington D.C., , United States · Director

No sponsorshipDetected 22 days ago

NegotiationBudgetingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

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.

Leads all aspects of the Wildlife Team's work in Africa, including defining the impact and results that need to be achieved in species and biodiversity conservation, protected and conserved areas, and community-based conservation.
Works closely with other WWF-US teams, WWF country offices and experts to develop long-term plans and strategies to support achieving those results.
The role builds partnerships and provides technical expertise to create and mobilize financing for large-scale conservation initiatives.
The Senior Director leads a team and manages WWF-US's Southern Africa Priority Place program and cross-institutional team.
Demonstrated success in strategic planning, project design and management, budgeting, fundraising, staff management, and program implementation.
Proven experience building and managing partnerships across sectors- communities, corporate, governmental, and NGO.
Excellent ability to communicate complex scientific and programmatic information clearly to diverse audiences, including funders, partners, and internal teams.
Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; adept at building trust and alignment among varied stakeholders.
Able to lead and manage teams and staff, provide coaching and development to staff; has high emotional intelligence
Able to juggle multiple tasks, work in complex and rapidly changing situations, and perform well under pressure.

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.
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.
12+ years of experience required, including at least 5 years working in conservation in Southern Africa and 5 years in a senior leadership role managing staff and large, complex programs focused on conservation.
Extensive knowledge of and on-the-ground experience with conservation in Southern Africa.
High degree of professionalism, accountability, and personal integrity.

The role develops and communicates a strategic vision, oversees programs for which the Wildlife Team is responsible, and develops projects and initiatives for impact on biodiversity and community-led conservation.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in conservation and team culture.

This listing is sourced directly from World Wildlife Fund, Inc.'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.