World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer for its Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN). The Program officer will serve as a Communications Manager and will be responsible for implementing GFTN’s global communications strategies. Duties include: developing the annual communications workplan, leading marketing and communications activities, and evaluating annual progress. As a member of the GFTN support unit, this person will work closely with other GFTN and global WWF staff to create local communications strategies while ensuring alignment with the programs’ goals.
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in marketing or communications is required. A minimum of three years relevant experience and proven ability to produce copy for external communications on demand and under tight deadlines is also required. Thorough understanding of communications and program marketing strategy, desktop publishing software, and online marketing and communications tools is needed to be successful. Excellent oral and written communications skills are also needed. The ability to understand programmatic work, and build and implement communications strategies that will promote program initiatives is essential. Spanish or French fluency is desired.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To submit cover letter and resume please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job # 12038
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