Bankable Nature Solutions Officer (m/f/d)

WWF Deutschland; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a significant impact on global conservation efforts. As a Bankable Nature Solutions Officer, you will play a pivotal role in developing sustainable business models that support climate resilience and biodiversity. You will work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to implement innovative projects aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of vulnerable communities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives while enjoying a flexible work environment, inspiring colleagues, and a culture of collaboration. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

30 days of annual vacation

Monthly incentives

Company pension plan

Opportunities for extracurricular involvement

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in conservation or climate-related contexts.
• Master's degree in relevant fields required.

Aufgaben

• Support sustainable business models in forest landscapes.
• Manage SME loans and monitor their performance.

Kenntnisse

Conservation

Climate Change Adaptation

Sustainable Business Models

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Politics

Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Bankable Nature Solutions Officer (m/f/d)

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most respected nature conservation organizations, active in nearly 100 countries. Backed by over six million supporters and a global network of 90 offices, our committed teams are currently running 1,300 projects - working to protect biodiversity for more than 60 years.

WWF Germany operates as an independent part of this global network. While nature and wildlife conservation remain central to our mission, our work increasingly extends across sectors - supporting stakeholders in finance, politics, and society as they move towards greater sustainability.

We achieve this first and foremost through our people: individuals who are experts in their field, who roll up their sleeves, and who are passionate about our mission - all while bringing a sense of joy and energy to their work. They are driven by a shared commitment to building a sustainable future and see their role as part of a greater purpose: the belief that together, we can create a future worth living.

Do you identify with our goals of WWF? Do you share our passion and belief in making a difference?

To strengthen our Funding for Nature department based in Berlin, WWF Germany is seeking for the next possible date, limited until for 3 years, in full time (with 40 hours per week), a qualified Bankable Nature Solutions Officer (m/f/d).

About the role:

This role will work on two projects to support sustainable business models in forest landscapes in developing countries: the IKI FLR Hub, and the Landscape Resilience Fund.

Developing the project pipeline for the IKI Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) Hub

IUCN, WWF, and WRI are working together on an IKI-funded FLR Implementation Facility to provide governments, the private sector, civil society, and local communities with the tools and opportunities to accelerate, scale up, and implement FLR. The Facility supports the implementation of transformative public and private FLR interventions in the target countries. We are looking for support for our team to realize the following tasks, among others:

• Supporting the Project Manager in the coordination of WWF country offices, with a particular focus on Tanzania and Colombia
• Working with potential funders to provide technical advice on high-quality FLR projects
• Evaluating effective methods to connect investors with the portfolio of investable projects in the Hub's pipeline
• Developing criteria to assess the eligibility of proposed projects at the hub level
• Analyzing and facilitating access to available public programs and incentives for FLR project developers

SME support for the Landscape Resilience Fund (LRF)

The LRF's mission is to enable the most vulnerable people in rural areas to effectively adapt to climate change. Despite the increasing frequency and impact of climate risks, only a fraction of climate finance is channeled into climate adaptation — and virtually none from the private sector — a key problem that the LRF aims to address. The main areas of work include supporting SMEs that increase the climate resilience of smallholder farmers and financing landscape-level activities to improve governance and strengthen supply chains. We seek support for our team to implement the following tasks, among others:

• Managing the LRF's current portfolio of two SME loans, including monitoring operational and financial performance, disbursements, repayments, and reporting on metrics
• Supporting the development of a landscape strategy to promote sustainable SMEs
• Designing technical measures to support selected SMEs
• Advising WWF country offices on SME support

What you offer:

• An understanding of values that align with WWF: Determination, Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Co-operation

For this specific position, you will also bring:

• A master's degree, preferably in politics, economics, social sciences, environmental sciences, or related fields
• At least 3 years of professional experience in conservation or climate-related international private sector contexts
• Experience working with development finance, private investment, or corporate finance
• Understanding of sustainable business models and/or agricultural/forestry projects
• Knowledge in dealing with external stakeholders and financial actors
• Creativity, flexibility, resilience, reliability, and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent social, communication, and organizational skills
• Fluency in English; additional languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, or Swahili are advantageous

What we offer:

• Being part of something meaningful and making a real difference for our planet
• Inspiring colleagues and the freedom to bring your ideas to life
• A culture of collaboration and purpose with flat hierarchies and quick decision-making, whether working from our Berlin-Mitte office, near Hamburg’s town hall, or from project locations
• Flexible working hours, remote work options, and 30 days of annual vacation
• Monthly incentives and a company pension plan
• Opportunities for extracurricular involvement, like playing in a band, joining sports teams, or cheering from the sidelines

Convinced?

We look forward to getting to know you! To apply, please submit your application via our platform by 31.05.2025, including your desired salary and preferred start date. For any questions, our HR Business Partner is happy to assist you.

As an international organization, we promote diversity based on fairness and mutual respect. We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, social and national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or political views.