WWF seeks an experienced and motivated individual for the position of
Director WWF Arctic Programme.
The WWF Arctic Programme office is located in WWF-Sweden’s office in Stockholm, where the Arctic Programme Director will be based. The Director will lead a Core Team of senior specialists who provide technical and policy input and facilitate cooperation, joint strategizing, communication and implementation of the Arctic Programme’s goals and strategies among Arctic and non-Arctic national offices.
The programme’s Core Team is located primarily in WWF-Sweden and a few other WWF offices. The WWF Arctic Programme Steering Committee is the governing body for the WWF Arctic Programme, guiding the strategic direction of the programme.
Main responsibilities:
- Coordinate and implement the WWF Arctic Strategic Plan and annual workplan
- Supervise, motivate and enable, with staff responsibility, the Arctic Programme’s Core Team members
- Serve as key liaison for Arctic issues with the wider WWF Network
- Communicate the urgency of Arctic conservation with diverse audiences in a compelling way
- Represent WWF among various international bodies and build relationships with external partners, with a focus on international policy and coordination with governments, Indigenous Peoples’ organisations, inter-governmental organisations, academia, NGOs and the corporate sector
- Support WWF’s role as an observer to the Arctic Council
- Ensure the appropriate use of funds and oversee the preparation of reports for the WWF Network
- Work with the WWF Arctic Network National Offices to identify internal and external fundraising opportunities
Required qualifications and experience:
- Ability to work in a collaborative setting where leadership and authority are distributed
- 3-5 years’ experience in a leadership role, with experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams
- A proven track record of leading and working in network organisations, and with geographically dispersed multicultural teams
- An advanced degree in natural sciences, environmental management and policy, law, international relations, or related field
- 10 years progressively senior professional work experience in conservation, policy, environment, sustainable development, or other related fields
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and proven experience from advocacy and influencing to drive change at a regional and/or international scale
- Excellent command of the English language, basic knowledge of Swedish and willingness to improve (fluent Swedish is an advantage), other Arctic language is an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and strong analytical, organization and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in building relations and partnerships with various stakeholders
- Experience in working with Indigenous Peoples organisations is an asset
- Familiarity with Arctic issues and challenges, understanding of the Arctic circumpolar environment, sustainable development and policy, as well as Arctic regional and other relevant intergovernmental bodies and processes
- Passionately committed to the mission and objectives of WWF and to its success
- Adherence to WWF’s values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
Other Information:
- This is a permanent position based at office in Stockholm, that will require international travel as part of the role
- WWF Sweden office is located in the beautiful Castle of Ulriksdal beside the Edsviken waterway, an inlet of the Baltic Sea. You will work with competent employees in a stimulating environment where company cares for employees’ well-being and personal development. WWF Sweden is affiliated with collective agreements and adheres to the ITP plan
Submit your application not later than 2022-05-05. ...