Managing Director, US Arctic ProgramWWF - World Wildlife FundJob Type:Full TimeLocation:AnchorageAKFounded in 1961, WWF is a network of non-governmental environment organizations, with 6,500 staff operating in more than 100 countries, some six million members, and 22 million Facebook and 14 million Twitter followers worldwide. WWF’s efforts are grounded in its work with local communities, businesses and governments and other actors to conserve and restore nature and secure sustainable development for people in priority places around the world.About the RoleWWF-US is seeking a passionate and experienced person to lead its US-Arctic conservation programs. Reporting to the SVP, Oceans, the Managing Director leads the WWF-US Arctic team and partners with the WWF Global Arctic Program by contributing to the oceans conservation agenda of the Global Arctic Program. The Managing Director is also a member of the WWF-US Oceans management team.Duties & Responsibilities Area-based Conservation Management Develops & accountable for the conservation priorities.Provide overall leadership and management for the Arctic Program staff in Alaska.Ensure support for teamwork, as well as individual accountability and team cohesion.Manage and oversee budget and fundraising strategy.Design and implement WWF-Arctic conservation programs.Integrate climate science and monitor emerging science into conservation strategies.Identify science and traditional ecological knowledge that can inform and strengthen conservation implementation.Partner with colleagues to evaluate conservation finance opportunities.Support team members in preparing responses, background material to respond to major threats to Arctic biodiversity (including climate change, maritime shipping, oil development).Manage project oversight to ensure the timely completion of projects and the availability of resources (human and financial) to facilitate a smooth and efficient implementation.Maintain close ties to and communication with WWF Global Arctic Program and ensure alignment between global Arctic and WWF US Arctic priorities.Ensure strong integration among quality improvement, monitoring & evaluation and program learning efforts.Ensure the effective implementation of WWF’s Environmental and Social Safeguards.Develop program budgets and ensure compliance with WWF policies and procedures.Leadership and Management Identify, develop & support new and current staff, provide coaching to improve individual and team performance.Engage with staff to identify clear goals and objectives, group strengths and needs to achieve goals and ensure success.Encourage and facilitate a collaborative work environment that builds acceptance and commitment through engagement and open dialogue.Communicate and solicit input when managing and promoting change and sharing in efforts that involve staff embracing change.Partnership Development Develop a strategy to build partnerships with stakeholders and Alaska Natives in our priority landscapes and coach staff to implement.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Alaska Natives and key stakeholders, partners and donors.Represent WWF-US Arctic externally to strengthen existing relationships and generate new partnership opportunities.Fundraising Raise funds to support the US-Arctic work.Oversee development and conceptual framework for multi-year proposals.Edit staff drafts and/or directly prepares proposals.Communicate with individual donors, attending events or field site visits as needed.About You Master’s degree or equivalent experience and ten years work experience, a minimum three years in wildlife conservation, conservation biology, related science fields with program design, management and implementation. Experience in marine science preferred.Three years of management experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage the performance of an experienced multi-disciplinary team, in accord with best practices for diversity, equity and inclusion.Extensive experience with and commitment to working in Alaska and in partnership with community leaders and tribal representatives.Demonstrated ability to deliver results through the development, management and delivery of large-scale programs.Knowledge and experience with conservation finance models.Demonstrated ability to think creatively, assess and develop emerging opportunities, and set staff on a course that delivers results.Demonstrated success packaging big ideas for individual donors, government grants and foundations.Excellent critical thinking skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated skills in grant writing, technical writing and public speaking.Demonstrated ability and understanding about how to forge partnerships with a wide variety of players – local communities, government, NGO, tribal communities.Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Must be able to travel for about 7-10 trips/year with a duration of 3-4 days or more as needed (when it is safe to do so).Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. This position will be based in Anchorage, Alaska. Post COVID-19 restrictions, some domestic and international travel will be required for the role.To ApplyPlease direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled. As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr