WWF NL - Chief Conservation Officer

CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER JULY 2020

INTRODUCTION

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF NL) strives together with others to create a world in which people and nature flourish. Do you want to work with enthusiastic colleagues towards the ambition of becoming the most inspiring and impactful nature organization in the Netherlands? That is what you contribute to when you work for the World Wide Fund for Nature.

The organization of the World Wide Fund for Nature consists of the departments: Conservation, Engagement, Organization & Talent Development and Finance & Operations. The Conservation department is responsible for designing, supervising and partly implementing WWF NL nature conservation projects and programs in 12 landscapes worldwide, including the Netherlands.

WWF NL is one of the largest donor organizations within a worldwide network (WWF). WWF NL has an ambitious strategy, namely the realization of resilient landscapes through an integrated landscape approach, entering into strategic partnerships and driving a social movement. We want to connect with people and parties in order to achieve more impact in nature. This requires an organization that focuses, collaborates and is agile.

We are looking for an expert and inspiring person to shape these ambitions.

Š Regien Paassen / WWF

THE ROLE

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TITLE:

Chief Conservation Officer (40 hours)

POSITION:

Zeist, Netherlands

REPORTS TO:

CEO

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing, implementing and executing our nature conservation strategy • Responsible for investments in the WWF NL portfolio of national and international nature conservation projects • Ensuring accountability in planning, monitoring, evaluation and research • Contributing to the substantive integrity and reliability of WWF NL as a leading nature conservation organization • Leading 40 driven professionals with a lot of substantive expertise • Member of the MT, reports to the CEO • Represents WWF nature conservation projects in the WWF network • Participates and contributes to the global WWF conservation community and represents WWF NL views and positions within this.

© Thor Morales

WHAT WE ASK EDUCATION

Academic working and thinking level and relevant substantive training, such as ecology, environmental sciences, social sciences etc.

EXPERIENCE

An experienced professional with experience in international network organizations in a complex playing field. Field experience is an asset.

REQUIRED

A minimum of 10 years of experience with (international) nature conservation or with global issues that affect nature conservation.

DESIRABLE

Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing a department or team, demonstrable experience with change processes.

Š WWF-US / Betty McLaughlin Meyer

COMPETENCIES

• A coaching manager and an inspiring leader, results-oriented and guiding with a clear vision and strategy.

• Strategic, with a clear vision of nature conservation and the social position of the organization.

• Can work well with others and is culturally sensitive.

• Excellent command of spoken and written Dutch and English. Spanish would be an asset.

© Staffan Widstrand

WHAT WE OFFER

The World Wide Fund for Nature is a professional and dynamic organization with an informal atmosphere. We offer a salary between €75k and €100k, and we encourage the use of public transport and bicycles for commuting.

© Nick Riley / WWF-Madagascar

HOW TO APPLY All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page and complete our online application form. Please provide a CV and cover letter in ONE single document, which should be prepared before applying as they will be requested in the application process.

You must recognize yourself in the core values of WWF NL: Openness, Infectious Enthusiasm.

Pragmatic Idealism and Impact Driven.

The cover letter should be no more than two pages, explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (yymm) e.g: Pat-Jones -CVandStatement-2007.

TIMELINE

Closing of applications

16th August 2020

EQUALITY STATEMENT

Equality and diversity are at the core of WWF NL values. WWF NL actively strive for our employee base to reflect society and the international character of their organisation. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates will be notified about the status of their applications. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake an additional assessment prior to the final interview. WWF NL consider the safety and protection of their colleagues as important. They therefore ask you to complete an integrity statement and may ask for references. A Statement of Behavior is required for all positions.

QUERIES

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email wwf-cco@oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.

© Days Edge Productions / WWF-US

ABOUT OXFORD HR

Oxford HR operates globally, mainly within the international development and charity sectors. We carry out retained executive search mandates at board and senior management levels. We also offer human resource and organisational development consultancy.

Oxford HR has many years of experience in search as well as an extensive network of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic contacts from across the world. We carry out comprehensive and often international searches designed to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Oxford HR’s team members have significant personal experience of working in international development and the social sector as well as the corporate and governmental sectors. We are in a unique position to find and assess talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Š James Morgan / WWF-US

Cover Photo Credit © JAMES MORGAN / WWF-CANON © Anup Shah © WWF-Canon / Steve Morgan © James Morgan / WWF-US © 2018 Antonio Busiello © FREDERICO VIANA © André Bärtschi / WWF © WWF © Global Warming Images / WWF

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