Jobs Available at WWF South Africa

Minimum Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in the field of Economics, Finance or Business.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in policy development, regulatory oversight, legislative development and/or private sector finance compliance.
• Strong financial and budgeting experience.
• Proven experience with research and publications.
• Preferably Experience with Financial Institutions and with central banks or regulators will be an advantage.
• Analytical, strategic; sees the big picture
• Proven organizational, diplomatic and negotiating skills that yield positive results on the sustainability agenda, especially as it relates to the finance and business world
• Strong ability to lead the implementation of large-sized projects, including working with and coordinating funding partners, third parties and users
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with a wide range of individuals across cultures and time zones
• Ability to establish strong networks with diverse stakeholders, including government, industry, investors and donors
• Independent worker, pro-active in thinking about opportunities to further improve the work
• Experience of working in emerging markets is key
• Strong interest in nature conservation and the mission of WWF
• Prior experience working at interface of finance and environment.
• Experience in banking regulation, supervision and nature-related policy issues is highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage complex analysis; ability to cope with juggling multiple tasks across diverse projects in an organized and timely manner; attention to detail.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural and geographically dispersed team working across functions. A hands-on, pragmatic approach is desirable.
• You recognise yourself in the values of WWF: Courage, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration and Inclusion

Duties and Responsibilities

• WWF SA requires an GFRi Engagement Specialist to work in tandem with subject matter experts, key stakeholders and WWF Green Financial Regulation Initiative to:
• Review the range of regulatory and supervisory developments on incorporating nature risk and impact into central banking, financial regulation and supervision in key jurisdictions in Africa,
• Review prudential supervisory expectations on the assessment and management of nature-related financial risks; (i) nature-related supervisory assessments, scenario analysis and/or stress testing; (iii) prudential disclosures;
• Assess the extent to which nature and biodiversity are integrated into green taxonomies, either as environmental objectives (with technical screening criteria or thresholds) or Do-No-Significant-Harm criteria in Africa;
• Investigate the regulatory enabling environment appliable to financial institutions as corporations as well as their (corporate) clients: (i) emerging mandatory nature-related (corporate) disclosure measures; (ii) environmental due diligence obligations, (iii) conduct-related aspects of banking regulation such as anti-greenwashing rules and how they apply to nature incorporating nature;
• Other aspects of nature-related policy and regulation as relevant.
• Deliver a Thought Leadership analysis on the state of nature-related risks and opportunities into central banking, financial regulation and supervision in South Africa and in other key countries in Africa to be presented at G20 summit in South Africa.
• Support the GFRi Lead and Team in engaging the central bank, the financial supervisor and other relevant stakeholders to promote our work during the G20 South African Presidency.
• Support the GFRi to plan and implement event and workshops in Africa during the G20 presidency.
• Identify and contribute to fundraising opportunities for the GFRi.
• Engage with WWF’s Finance Practice and other Practices as relevant, leveraging on internal expertise and contributing to WWF conservation goals.

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Minimum Requirements

• Post graduate degree in a relevant field such as climate change, development or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in adaptation project development and implementation
• Multi stakeholder and partnership engagement experience
• Good understanding of climate change adaptation, ideally in ecosystem-based adaptation context.
• Good understanding of adaptation policy processes
• Good project management skills including budget management and reporting
• Able to translate technical issues to a varied audience
• Understanding & knowledge of proposal processes
• Report writing skills: Technical & other
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Networking and relationship building skills
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in tight deadlines
• Collaborative working style
• You recognise yourself in the values of WWF: Courage, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration and Inclusion

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in developing WWF’s environmental program strategy

• Work with the Senior Climate Specialist and Cluster Lead to develop an adaptation strategy that integrates into WWF’s program thematic
• Develop a workplan to roll out adaptation work across Systems Chans and Landscape teams

Manage and support area-based adaptation projects

• Conduct climate risk and vulnerability assessments in key landscapes (2 landscapes in first instance)
• Engage with project partners and stakeholders to support understanding and uptake of climate adaptation approaches
• Co-develop and track monitoring and evaluation indicators for project implementation
• Ensure delivery of specific outcomes as agreed with partners.
• Ensure regular reporting to key partners.
• Present research findings in both technical reports and media-friendly formats.
• Manage subcontracts and project disbursements.

Support the mainstreaming of climate adaptation approaches into WWF’s key landscapes

• Cooperate with landscape managers and implementation teams to build internal capacity for adaptation planning
• Identify opportunities for ecosystem-based and community-based adaptation linked to key landscapes
• Co-develop projects and funding applications to establish a long-term adaptation programme
• Develop strategies and/or toolkits for integrating adaptation approaches and focus into landscape clusters

Engage national and sub-national climate adaptation policy processes

• Work with partners and key stakeholders in targeted for to influence climate adaptation policy and strategies
• Provide thought leadership on climate adaptation
• Engage with working groups such as the Adaptation Network to ensure WWF is kept abreast of national development and opportunities
• Respond to ad-hoc demands for speaking at workshops, conferences as needed by WWF.
• Publicly represent WWF on climate adaptation issues

Participate in the effective functioning and delivery of the systems change group

• Contributing to the sustainable funding of the unit by supporting proposal preparation processes.
• Participate in unit meetings, strategy sessions and reading seminars.
• Prepare communication materials as required including blogs, opinion pieces, articles and others as identified by the unit communication strategy.
• Engaging in activities as directed from time to time by the Cluster Lead
• Attend meetings, events and workshops to ensure WWF’s profile and positions are well recognised and opportunities capitalised on.