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Regional Conservation Director

WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme (WWF-DCPO) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic

Regional Conservation Director
(full-time, preferably based in Bucuresti, Budapest or Sofia)

The WWF-DCPO Regional Conservation Director will drive and lead a high-performing conservation programme for WWF in and from Central and Southeastern Europe, including particularly Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and other areas of the Danube-Carpathian ecoregion, delivering conservation impact on issues and in places that are key to WWF’s global conservation priorities. This will include conservation of natural assets within the region as well as support for conservation of WWF’s global priorities outside of the region, including in the Greater Mekong and Coral Triangle of Southeast Asia.

Your duties will include:
  • Leading, coordinating, managing and developing the regional conservation programme and team of WWF-DCPO, WWF-Austria and WWF-Hungary;
  • Overseeing the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and regular revision of the WWF-DCP Strategic Conservation Plan as well as annual work plans;
  • Leading and overseeing fundraising for the regional conservation programme, including development of major project proposals as well as actively supporting broader fundraising efforts including from the private sectors as well as from individuals;
  • Taking responsibility for staff management and development of regional conservation staff;
  • Taking responsibility for the overall development of WWF-DCPO as a member of the regional Senior Management Team;
  • Liaising on issues of conservation with other WWF bodies and other global priority places such as Greater Mekong and Coral Triangle Global Initiative, etc.;
  • Representing WWF on conservation-related issues in key regional external bodies

We expect from you:
  • A university degree at Masters level or equivalent in conservation, natural resource management, or related development/policy subject along with relevant work experience;
  • A proven track record and proficiency in successfully leading multi-national programmes and/or institutions in the field of conservation, natural-resource management, or international development.
  • Demonstrated fund-raising skills and experience with donors, particularly the EU and government programmes as well as ideally also private corporations.
  • A good understanding of the conservation and socio-economic issues and the political processes in Central and Southeastern Europe is a distinct advantage.
  • At least 8 years professional experience, with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple donor budgets in conservation, natural resource management and/or development.
  • Decision-making skills, with a strong business acumen and drive for results.
  • • High-level negotiation / influencing skills, with the capacity to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels in the business, not-for-profit, scientific and political communities.
  • Well developed interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals (individual donors, business leaders, public figures, WWF staff).
  • Excellent communication in English; proficiency in at least one local language is an asset: (e.g. German, Hungarian, Romanian, Russian, Bulgarian).
  • Ability to work in a “virtual” team spread across multiple countries and locations and to travel frequently and extensively.
  • Ideally, knowledge of and experience with WWF structures, priorities and procedures

We are offering:
  • Contributing to challenging activities in one of Europe’s most exciting eco-regions
  • Friendly and highly professional working atmosphere in an international context
  • Varying tasks and independent work style
  • Salary according to NGO standards

If you are interested in joining the global WWF family, email your application documents including your CV to office@wwfdcp.org.

Application deadline: 26 February 2012

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information on the WWF-DCP, kindly check the website: www.panda.org/dcpo.

Regional Human Resources Manager

(full-time, based in Bucuresti)

The WWF-DCPO Regional Human Resources Manager will drive and coordinate the development and implementation of a regional HR strategy as well as harmonized policies and procedures for WWF in Central and Southeastern Europe including particularly Austria, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria.

Your duties will include:
  • Develop and implement a regional HR strategy as well as annual HR management work plans;
  • Develop, implement and maintain harmonized HR policies, procedures and systems particularly for training and career development, leadership development, performance management, remuneration system, recruitment and contracting for all WWF Country Offices in the region;
  • Provide HR advice and support to the senior management team;
  • Provide HR leadership to the WWF Country Offices;
  • Ensure compliance with local legal requirements as well as with WWF network HR standards;
  • Implement and maintain an efficient personnel database;
  • Develop monitoring and evaluation system for HR management;
  • Organize and/or administer trainings;
  • Take over local HR management including compliance with all statutory requirements of the Romanian Country Office.
  • We expect from you:
  • A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; possession of an MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification would be an advantage;
  • At least 3-5 years professional experience in a HR management position preferably in an international organisation/NGO in the region;
  • Well developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain effective relations with all levels of management and staff;
  • Ability to work in a “virtual” team spread across multiple countries and locations and to travel frequently;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Romanian;
  • Knowledge of other languages from the Region is an asset;
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (incl. Excel);
  • Strong commitment to the mission, goals, and values of WWF.
  • We are offering:
  • Contributing to challenging activities in one of Europe’s most exciting eco-regions
  • Friendly and highly professional working atmosphere in an international context
  • Varying tasks and independent work style
  • A pleasant working atmosphere and great learning environment
  •  Salary according to NGO standards
If you are interested in joining the global WWF family, email your application documents including your CV (in English) to office@wwfdcp.ro.

Application deadline: 4 March 2012.

Please understand that we can only reply to short-listed candidates. For more information on the WWF-DCP, kindly check the website: www.panda.org/dcpo.

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