Senior Program Officer, Resilient Rivers

World Wildlife Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks a Sr Program Officer, Resilient Rivers to provide technical analysis, engagement and project management across geographies, emphasizing CRRI alignment and hydrologic benefits.

The role involves collaborating with WWF offices, partners and governments to advance freshwater protection and restoration initiatives, with a focus on strong reporting and knowledge sharing across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Environmental or Freshwater Science or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative analysis of freshwater protection and restoration.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead report writing, proposal development and resource mobilization with public and private sector partners.
• Lead technical assessments to underpin project and program development, focused on quantifying hydrologic benefits of freshwater protection and restoration.
• Liaise with WWF teams and partners for technical, research and policy insights related to CRRI and freshwater restoration.
• Lead technical assessment, map making, knowledge management, reporting and M&E.
• Co-lead communications and outreach for the CRRI, presenting internally and externally.
• Engage WWF offices and external partners to link CRR with WWF priorities.

Skills

Project & Program Management

Technical Analysis & Assessments

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

Strategic Communications & Integration

Adaptability & Leadership

Public speaking

GIS

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Environmental or Freshwater Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Python

Job description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks a Sr Program Officer, Resilient Rivers to provide technical analysis, engagement and project management across geographies, emphasizing CRRI alignment and hydrologic benefits.

The role involves collaborating with WWF offices, partners and governments to advance freshwater protection and restoration initiatives, with a focus on strong reporting and knowledge sharing across teams.