Main responsibilities:
This position will play a key role in WWF’s European ocean conservation work, with an emphasis on achieving transformational results in marine protection and biodiversity, and on fisheries policies. The role will perform three over-riding functions: (i) Manage WWF EPO’s Ocean team including providing leadership, vision and financial sustainability for the team (ii) Build consensus on key policy asks within the WWF European marine network; and (iii) Ensure that the WWF EPO Ocean team advocates WWF’s Blueprint towards European decision makers and, where appropriate, at an international level.
Main qualifications and skills:
- At least 7 years of experience in European Public affairs or 7 years on Ocean Policy, of which 2 years were focused on European Ocean Policy;
- Previous management role(s) with at least one direct report and budget responsibilities over €100,000;
- At least 2 years’ experience working within a network and as part of coalitions;
- Fundraising experience, particularly from government, European Institutions, Trusts and Foundations;
- Experience of working with and successfully influencing governments, EU institutions, NGOs, and corporate sector stakeholders;
- In depth knowledge of European fisheries and marine legislation, not essential if demonstrated success in leading teams in other policy areas.
- European Policy development;
- Network coordination or facilitation;
- Proven leadership, line management and supervisory skills; ability to mentor and develop multi-disciplinary, multicultural teams;
- Budget, project management and fundraising skills and experience;
- Excellent English written and verbal skills; other official European languages desirable;
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging
How to apply:
Email a motivation letter and CV to recruitments@wwf.eu
this job offer is not open for applications
