CareerPlan

Country Director, WWF Mesoamerica

Ciudad de Guatemala, gtFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-12

Core

Provides vision and leadership for WWF Mesoamerica (Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize), representing the organization with key stakeholders to deliver high-impact conservation results and mobilize resources.

Role type

Senior executive (Country Director)

Builds

WWF Mesoamerica country office operations and strategic direction

Domain

Conservation / International Development

Required skills

Strategic planning, risk management, fundraising, organizational development, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, financial management, monitoring and evaluation

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in Conservation or related field, 12+ years in NGO leadership, experience in Guatemala/Honduras/Belize

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and adaptive management; build organizational culture and develop talent; drive resource mobilization and fundraising; manage risk and compliance; oversee monitoring and evaluation systems; ensure ethical financial management; lead external communications and policy advocacy; coordinate with government agencies and partners; implement Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC