Senior NbS Project Lead — Community Engagement & Carbon Markets

World Wildlife Fund, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Specialist for NbS Project Development and Community Engagement to join the Nature Finance and Investment (NFI) team.

This hybrid role focuses on mobilizing financing for nature through NbS projects and global conservation priorities. The Senior Specialist will support NMU deal leads in developing world-class NbS products, coordinating stakeholder engagement, FPIC processes, and aligning with WWF policies and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Project development experience, ideally with carbon or NbS projects.
• Exposure to carbon or NbS marketing/sales or offtake structuring or familiarity with carbon market mechanisms.
• Strong ability to work inclusively with Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
• Specialist knowledge or experience in stakeholder engagement, FPIC, and benefits sharing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for WWF management, partners, and funders.

Responsibilities

• Support NMU deal leads in origination, design, and development of NbS products, focusing on carbon removal credits.
• Advise deal teams on carbon project development, market methodologies and standards.
• Design and implement stakeholder engagement, benefit-sharing, and FPIC processes across NMU projects.
• Ensure projects align with international standards, market best practices, and WWF policies.
• Conduct rigorous assessments of projects focusing on climate, social, and biodiversity outcomes.

Skills

Project development experience

Stakeholder engagement

FPIC

Benefits sharing

Excellent communication skills

Indigenous Peoples engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Specialist for NbS Project Development and Community Engagement to join the Nature Finance and Investment (NFI) team.

This hybrid role focuses on mobilizing financing for nature through NbS projects and global conservation priorities. The Senior Specialist will support NMU deal leads in developing world-class NbS products, coordinating stakeholder engagement, FPIC processes, and aligning with WWF policies and international