Conservation Finance Manager - Durable Impact

World Wildlife; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Washington, DC seeks a Manager, Durable Conservation and Finance to lead cross‑cutting work on long‑term financing for large conservation areas. You will guide the PFP pipeline and coordinate with internal and external partners across WWF networks.

The role requires 8–10 years of experience in conservation finance or related fields, with strong communication and collaboration skills for multinational work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a relevant field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of program or professional experience.
• Experience with Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) or similar large-scale projects.
• Experience with conservation finance or nature finance.
• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Viability and Feasibility phases of the PFP pipeline.
• Coordinate with the Senior Director and cross-functional teams.
• Advise staff, consultants and external partners on PFP opportunities.
• Ensure aligned messaging across WWF-US, Country Offices and WWF Network.
• Represent WWF at meetings and external events.
• Contribute to oversight of cross-cutting program functions.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Washington, DC seeks a Manager, Durable Conservation and Finance to lead cross‑cutting work on long‑term financing for large conservation areas. You will guide the PFP pipeline and coordinate with internal and external partners across WWF networks.

The role requires 8–10 years of experience in conservation finance or related fields, with strong communication and collaboration skills for multinational work.