Coordinator of Policy and Engagement

• La Paz, Bolivia
• A jornada completa

Descripción de la empresa

We are guided by WWF’s core values:

We demonstrate COURAGE through our actions, work for change where it is needed, and inspire people and institutions to face the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.

COLLABORATION We make impact at the level of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

INTEGRITY We live the principles we ask others to abide by. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and rely on facts and science to guide us and ensure we learn and evolve.

RESPECT We respect the voices and knowledge of the people and communities we serve, and we work to ensure a sustainable future for all.

Descripción del empleo

1. Main Responsibilities

1. Policy management and engagement within the framework of WWF Bolivia’s Strategic Plan

• Design a Policy and Relationship strategy for 2025 with impact targets for 2030 aligned with the Institutional Strategic Plan for 2030.
• Strengthen the capacities of the Conservation team (landscapes, themes and projects) on tools for policy processes and effective advocacy on WWF Network resources.
• Support the Conservation team to develop relationship strategies with defined objectives to position WWF’s work in the respective landscapes and issues according to the WWF 2030 Strategic Plan.
• Follow and support the implementation of the strategy of relations and policies by landscape, themes and projects.
• Evaluate landscape and theme engagement action plans annually as part of the learning and improvement cycle of the public policy and engagement function.

1. Manage strategic alliances

• Design and implement a relationship strategy with defined objectives for WWF’s positioning in international cooperation entities and government bodies to connect collaborative work opportunities in the prioritized landscapes and in accordance with the WWF Bolivia 2030 Institutional Strategic Plan.
• Carry out or update mappings and analysis of actors, interests and opportunities in accordance with the objectives set, participate and follow up on meetings, events and technical workshops with identified key actors.
• Participates in meetings with other organizations, international cooperation, and government agencies related to the policy and relationship function.
• Generates content on public policies and relations to position WWF as a contributor for communicational products of policies, relations and advocacy.

1. Permanence Financing Project (PFP)

• Support the design and implementation of a relationship strategy for the PFP project with defined objectives to position the project in government entities, in collaboration with the PFP Project team in Bolivia and the global network.
• Carry out or update mappings and analyses of actors, interests and opportunities in accordance with the defined objectives, participating in and following up on meetings, events and technical workshops with identified key actors related to the project.
• Generate content on public policies and relations to position the project as an input for communicational products on policies, relations and advocacy.
• Design a strategy to position Bolivia’s PFP in international biodiversity (CBD) GBF and climate change (UNFCCC) spaces to make Bolivia’s work on GBF PFP agenda 30×30 visible.

1. International Processes and Coordination with Policy Team Network

• Design and implement work strategies within the framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the RAMSAR Convention, ESCAZU, etc. that support the advancement of the positioning of conservation issues promoted by Bolivia and that are connected to the work of WWF.

• Carry out or update mapping and analysis of actors, interests and opportunities in accordance with the objectives set, participate and follow up on meetings, events and technical workshops with identified key actors.
• Represent WWF Bolivia in WWF policy and advocacy spaces both regionally and internationally.

1. Leadership, supervision and organizational culture.

• All actions with the people he/she supervises reinforce the institutional values of courage, respect, integrity and collaboration, and the organizational behaviors of empathy, cordiality, proactivity, compliance and collaboration.
• Promotes a true space for collaboration, reflection and learning to strengthen the culture of continuous improvement and commitment to excellence.
• Supervises the development of annual goals of the people under his/her responsibility, conducts semi-annual evaluations and a final evaluation in accordance with the organization’s policies and supports the strengthening of the capacities and competencies of the people under his/her responsibility.

Requisitos

1. Minimum Requirements
2. Education

• Professional University Degree in a related field such as anthropology, sociology, environmental sciences, social sciences, political sciences, etc. Master’s degree preferred

• Courses and specialization in sustainable development issues, public management, sustainable development, environmental diplomacy, etc.
• Advanced English, spoken and written level at least B2 CEFR (excluding).

1. Experience

• Minimum eight years of experience working in governance and public policy related to biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, as well as an understanding of national and international conservation issues and the sustainable use of natural resources and water.
• Good understanding and analytical skills of environmental, social, political and economic problems.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English. 
• Broad knowledge of the national context on issues relevant to the work of WWF Bolivia.

1. Skills and Abilities

• Advanced English, spoken and written level at least B2 CEFR (excluding).

• Capacity for dialogue and relations with government representatives, international cooperation and NGOs. Ability to develop and implement plans for political relations, negotiation and participation of diverse actors. Understanding of national and international environmental agendas
• Ability to operate independently, under pressure, to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including the ability to develop rapport in a multicultural environment.

• Experience working on development and conservation projects including project design, impact monitoring and fundraising.
• Excellent skills in organizing, planning and systematizing information, writing reports and systematizing results and results orientation.
• Innovation and creativity, good management and knowledge of computers (Outlook, Excel, statistical packages, Word, Zoom, Teams, etc.).
• Availability to travel domestically.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration: (Demonstrates courage in speaking up even when difficult or unpopular; builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, acknowledging mistakes, and being accountable; accepts other viewpoints and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement; makes conscious efforts to promote collaborative practices, behaviors and ways of working among many groups and individuals.

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