Manager, Conservation Strategy and Innovation
Last
year, WWF launched a new strategy that harnesses the strengths of the WWF
network in a shared vision, focussing on six major goals – water, wildlife, the
ocean, climate and energy, forests, and food – and three key drivers of
environmental problems – markets, finance and governance.
In support of this strategy WWF
undertook a redesign of its international secretariat that will further unite
WWF offices and its near 6,400 staff around the world.
We are recruiting the role of
Manager, Conservation Strategy and Innovation for our International Secretariat
to help us achieve our new ambitious goals, and build a future where people
live in harmony with nature.
Location: WWF
Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Main responsibilities:
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Develops a robust and consistent
approach to developing, reviewing and updating Practice Strategies that
utilises systems thinking approaches, is light and agile, and optimises
adaptive and shared learning aspects
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Supports Practice Leaders in the
development, evaluation and review of Practice Strategies using such
methodology(-ies)
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Facilitates access to leading
(external) science networks and researchers, in co-ordination with WWF Science
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Functions, in order to strengthen the
credibility of Practice strategies, major initiatives, and messaging.
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Develops and co-ordinates a knowledge
centre and network of specialists on strategy development and science that can
support country level and (eco-)regional level strategy development and
programmes that contribute to Practice Goals and Outcomes
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Facilitates and coordinates a
consistent and effective way of promoting innovation in programme and projects
across Network Offices within and across the nine Practices.
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Co-ordinates and facilitates shared
learning among Innovation Specialist in Practices and Country Offices
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Co-ordinates common, cross-Practice
innovation platforms
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Project Manages global research
projects as the need arises and in co-ordination with WWF science functions
Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
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Advanced university degree in
Biological sciences, Natural Resources, Environment, or related discipline
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7 years’ experience in strategy or
programme development, preferably in relation to environmental or conservation
projects
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Experience of working with innovation
platforms or processes and shared learning approaches
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Experience of working in an
international and/or inter-cultural environment
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Familiarity with working in virtual
teams across multiple time zones
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Strong strategic, scientific and
analytical mind-set,
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Team player who works collectively to
achieve a common objective
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Excellent communication skills,
including excellent spoken and written English.
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Strong interpersonal skills, a
networker who is good at building relationships.
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Solutions-oriented with effective
problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to manage a multiple projects
against tough deadlines
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Adheres to WWF’s values, which are:
Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to apply?
Upload
your covering letter and CV on LinkedIn as one file. We will not accept
applications without CV and Covering Letter.
Work permit restrictions may apply.
Deadline for applications: 06
December 2016
Manager, Shared Learning and Performance
Last year, WWF launched a new
strategy that harnesses the strengths of the WWF network in a shared vision,
focussing on six major goals – water, wildlife, the ocean, climate and energy,
forests, and food – and three key drivers of environmental problems – markets,
finance and governance.
In support of this strategy WWF
undertook a redesign of its international secretariat that will further unite
WWF offices and its near 6,400 staff around the world.
This will help WWF to build stronger
partnerships across the world with government, business, civil society and
individuals. Together, we will deliver on WWF’s ambitious goals.
We are recruiting the role of Manager, Shared Learning and Performance for our International Secretariat to
help us achieve our new ambitious goals, and build a future where people live
in harmony with nature.
Location: WWF Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Main responsibilities:
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Develop and facilitate a continuous
process of shared learning within and among Practices in order to refine
strategies and improve organizational performance.
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Develop and facilitate ways in which
Practices can use qualitative and quantitative measures/metrics to assess and
refine their strategies on an ongoing basis
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Act as bridge between the Practices
and the Integrated Performance Unit in ensuring that the right indicators are
identified and measured to judge progress and success.
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Support Practices in developing and
producing consistent reports to NET and the WWF Network that are meaningful,
yet not burdensome for core teams
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Assess, develop and recommend
approaches and tools to use in knowledge management and learning to accelerate
the uptake of Practice priorities, approaches and key lessons by WWF Offices
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Develops cooperation with other
partner organizations with common interests in learning and knowledge
management towards the Global Goals, driving efficiency and avoiding
duplication
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Support and Co-ordinate Practice core
team knowledge management staff to ensure effective working together,
efficiency of action, and shared learning at Network level
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Supports the assessments of results
and overall impact of the Global Conservation Programme (carried-out by the
Integrated Performance Unit), ensuring that an integrated approach across
Practices is used
Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
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A university degree in a subject relevant
to WWF or to education, learning and knowledge management
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At least 7 years’ experience in
education, learning and knowledge management in an international setting
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Familiarity with working in an NGO
and/or Network organization, preferably with experience of conservation,
environment or development issues.
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Experience of working with knowledge
management and sharing platforms and tools
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Experience of working in an
international and/or inter-cultural environment
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Analytical thinker, with strong
organizational skills and ability to prioritize;
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Strong communications skills;
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Strong interpersonal skills, a
networker who is good at building individual and team relationships
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Ability to work in virtual teams and
workspaces
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Computer literate (including IT
systems and tools for learning and knowledge management),
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Reliable, flexible and with a problem
solving attitude
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Fluent in English, with excellent
writing skills; other languages an advantage;
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Adheres to WWF’s values, which are:
Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
How to apply?
Upload your covering letter and CV on LinkedIn as one file.
We will not accept applications
without CV and Covering Letter.
Work permit restrictions may apply.
Deadline for applications: 06
December 2016
WWF is an equal opportunity employer
and committed to having a diverse workforce.
