Senior Program Officer, Resilient Rivers - R4555
Core
Senior Program Officer leading technical analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement for WWF's Connected Rivers of Resilience Initiative to protect and restore freshwater ecosystems.
Role type
Senior IC Program Officer (Conservation/Hydrology)
Builds
Freshwater protection and restoration projects, technical assessments, and strategic partnerships
Domain
Environmental conservation, hydrology, freshwater resource management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project & program management, Technical analysis & assessments (hydrology/GIS), Stakeholder & partnership management, Strategic communications, Quantitative analysis of freshwater benefits, Fundraising and budgeting
Preferred skills
Advanced GIS and Python programming, Master's degree in relevant field, Experience with PFPs and OECMs
Technologies
GIS, Python, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Responsibilities
Lead technical assessments to quantify hydrologic benefits of freshwater protection; Support report writing, proposal development, and resource mobilization; Liaise with internal teams and external partners (NGOs, governments, corporations); Develop and implement project components and grants; Conduct research on freshwater policies and global trends; Facilitate communication and knowledge management across teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC