Senior Government and Aid Agency Officer

WWF believes in a future where people and nature thrive. Best known as the world's leading conservation body, we're committed to safeguarding the natural world and tackling the global threat of climate change. By helping to change the way we live, we'll ease pressure on natural resources.

Involved in a surprisingly broad range of activities, WWF-UK is part of a global environment network which makes an essential contribution to sustainable development in the UK and internationally. Our remit is wide; tackling major global threats such as climate change, habitat destruction and unsustainable use of resources by working with people for sustainable solutions. 

We are now looking for a Senior Government and Aid Agency Officer who understands the complex links between environment and development, to help maximise our relationships with EC and UK donor agencies. Drawing on your knowledge of the domestic and international development agenda, you will work closely with Programmes staff to develop funding proposals covering a broad range of topics.

Educated to graduate level or equivalent, with extensive experience of proposal development, you will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and will be comfortable working to tight deadlines. Relevant experience of environmental or sustainable development projects would be an advantage.

Occasional overseas travel may be required.

For more information about this opportunity please see the job description.

Additional Information
Salary:                £28,000 to £32,000 per annum
Location:           Godalming, Surrey
Contract type:   Full time, fixed term contract to cover maternity to May 2013
Reference:         1693
Closing date:     17th February 2012 at 1.00pm
1st interview date:  29th February / 1st March 2012

Applications
To apply send your CV and a covering letter which provides detail and evidence as to how your experience and skillset meets each point within the person specification.

In the covering letter please also state the job code and where you saw this post advertised and send both documents to:

The Recruitment Specialist
WWF-UK
Panda House
Weyside Park
Godalming
Surrey GU7 1XR
t: 01483 426444
f: 01483 426409
or email: recruitment@wwf.org.uk

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