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Senior Program Officer, U.S. and International Climate Policy

4 months ago


Washington, United States World Wildlife Fund Full time
Overview

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Program Officer, U.S. and International Climate Policy

Major Functions:

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Program Officer, focused on climate policy and support for U.S. subnational actors.

America Is All In, a program of World Wildlife Fund (WWF), is seeking an experienced policy specialist to serve as the initiative's Senior Program Officer for U.S. and International Climate Policy. The Senior Program Officer, U.S. and International Climate Policy (Senior Program Officer) will be responsible for providing programmatic support for the America Is All In coalition, which champions climate action in the U.S. and mobilizes leaders from the private sector, state and local governments, and other constituencies. The role will involve developing tools and mechanisms to support America Is All In coalition members, helping them take climate action by using federal climate and clean energy resources to support their institutions and communities.

All In members include thousands of U.S. cities, states, tribal nations, businesses, schools, and institutions of faith, health, and culture that work together to champion a whole-of-society approach to addressing the climate crisis. All In seeks to build stronger engagement by subnational and non-state actors to influence regional, federal, and international climate policy so that they can implement equitable climate action in their jurisdictions and institutions.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates and provides insight on domestic and international climate policy to guide and enhance strategies for WWF and America Is All In.
  • Manages relationships with key staff and policy partners, including the dedicated research and analytical teams of America Is All In, to ensure smooth collaboration and effective communication across workstreams and organizations.
  • Leads and/or aids in the development, curation, and prioritization of resources that empower All In coalition members to maximize the benefits of existing federal policies (e.g., programs of the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act).
  • Works directly with program and project staff to coordinate existing projects and new initiatives, including developing efforts to inform the next U.S. national climate target (nationally determined contribution, or NDC) based on sub-national experience and expertise.
  • Supports continuity of policy agendas across All In's convenings and events, storytelling and communications, and climate justice strategies, including relevant policy advocacy efforts.
  • Conducts research, monitors, and analyzes new technical information, policies, tools, and global trends related to local, state, federal, and international climate policy; documents learning from projects to further support the strategies of WWF and America Is All In.
  • Facilitates the development of short- and long-term work plans, reports, and communications materials for team projects.
  • Represents WWF and America Is All In in relevant meetings, events, and policy discussions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional experience OR master's degree and 3+ years of professional experience in climate and environmental policy or other relevant areas.
  • MUST HAVE background and/or skills in research, policy design, or policy implementation is strongly preferred;
    • direct Federal experience or experience working at the state or local level is highly valued.
  • STRONG KNOWLEDGE of climate policy, familiarity with federal legislative and administrative processes, and familiarity with notable state and local level climate and energy policies required.
    • Sector-specific expertise in energy, transportation, industry, finance, etc., is valued.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment in navigating nuanced issues with tact and balancing competing priorities from many perspectives.
  • Project management experience
  • A proven track record of being a self-starter and securing buy-in for strategies and an ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision are necessary.
  • Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
  • Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values:
    • COURAGE - We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it's needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
    • INTEGRITY - We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
    • RESPECT - We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
    • COLLABORATION - We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.
WWF is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and requires all US-based staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. WWF will consider requests for accommodation from the vaccine requirement based on disability, medical contraindication, sincerely held religious belief, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

To Apply:
  • Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #24072
  • Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone


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.