Role OverviewThe Director will support strategic planning, communication, research and analysis, and implementation of program activities for existing and new partnerships and projects in collaboration with other WWF teams and field offices. The role will contribute to strategic planning and development of lead development of emerging resilience practices, manage implementation of key projects, and provide technical support for disaster and crisis response.
What You Will Do
Collaborate with EDM team to set strategic direction and support emerging resilience practices, lead project management, work closely with project personnel, grantees, consultants, and program staff to coordinate implementation, communication, and reporting, and travel up to 25% time to project sites to provide relevant technical training and capacity building.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience with an advanced degree, including experience in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and/or disaster recovery and reconstruction, and strong project management skills. The candidate will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work under time constraints, and excellent organizational and project leadership skills.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience with an advanced degree
- Experience in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and/or disaster recovery and reconstruction
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work under time constraints
- Excellent organizational and project leadership skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
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