World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer for its Fisheries Program to plan, manage, implement, monitor and report on activities related to our fishery rights-based management (RBM) and other incentive-based management work. Primary responsibilities include outreach to government officials and seafood industry members, data collection and analyses and design of RBM programs. The Program Officer will work with the WWF US Markets Program staff, WWF-US marine programs focused on the Galapagos and Eastern Pacific, Coastal East Africa, the Coral Triangle and the Arctic and Bering Sea and other parts of the global WWF Network. S/he will respond to requests for oral and written information; work directly with project personnel, grantees, donors, consultants, and others to facilitate coordination, communication, and regular reporting; and will be involved with outreach to donors from corporate, non-profit, and governmental sectors.
A Bachelor’s degree and three years relevant experience (program mgmt, fisheries management, and natural resources mgmt) is required. A graduate degree in natural resources management, fisheries policy, environmental economics, finance, business administration, international development or a related field is strongly preferred. Oral and written fluency in Spanish is required. Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills are essential. The ability to work independently, build solid relationships with internal and external partners, and exercise assertiveness is a must. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, flexibility, a solution-oriented approach and an ability to work in a timely manner with multiple and competing priorities are critical. Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity are essential.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To submit cover letter and resume please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job # 12043
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