Senior Vice President, Marine- 14036

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Senior Vice President, Marine. The SVP leads the Marine Goal and is responsible for overseeing all marine and fisheries work for WWF-US. Sets short- and long-term strategic direction for the goal area and is accountable for Marine Goal outcomes. Works cross-functionally to ensure the right resources are brought to bear in several transformational projects. Brings ideas to the stage-gating process, and works closely with the SMT and CCO to manage a portfolio of projects that move the needle on all Marine goals. Recognized as a leading expert in the Marine field.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Direction: sets direction for Marine goals and desired results. Constantly evaluates the changing landscape, trends, and developments to keep WWF on track and pointed in the direction of our goals.

Thought Leadership: Provides comprehensive view and expertise on marine. Ensures WWF has the latest knowledge to shape decisions and leverage change. Demonstrates expertise, shares accomplishments.

Outreach to Expert Communities: Engages the broadest community to drive cumulative impact; represents WWF and conservation at expert events. Shares current developments and feedback from those communities with WWF Network. Builds a formal community of experts and partners.

Influencing Key Actors: Works with the Influence/Relationship team to change the behaviors and policies of key US stakeholders. Helps to build strategic partnerships. Leads major fundraising efforts and serves as champion for goal efforts.

Innovator and Change Leader: Facilitates development of WWF strategy; shepherds WWF teams and external partners to develop impactful solutions; steers WWF efforts to highest impact; shares lessons learned. Contributes to the development of big ideas.

Requirements

•Master’s degree or equivalent experience; 15+ years of experience including at least 10 years leading and managing projects or teams focused on sustainable fisheries and marine conservation.
•Must be able to shape the way the world thinks about marine issues by building consensus about evolving issues, trends and strategies to address them. Can drive large scale global solutions to address an array of complex problems and issues.
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong management skills required.
•Must be able to manage and galvanize WWF staff and partners as well as drive results by influencing and leveraging key players globally.
•Prior fundraising experience strongly preferred.
•Up to 50% national and international travel required.

To Apply:

•Please visit our careers page and submit an online application
•Submit cover letter and resume to http://worldwildlife.org/about/careers/jobs, job #14036
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As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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