Senior Director, Africa - 26055

Job description

Overview World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Director, Africa. The Senior Director for Africa provides strategic and programmatic leadership for the Wildlife Program’s area-based conservation and species priorities in Africa, with an emphasis on Southern Africa and KAZA (Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area). The role builds partnerships and provides technical expertise to create and mobilize financing for large-scale conservation initiatives. The role develops and communicates a strategic vision, oversees programs for which the Wildlife Team is responsible, and develops projects and initiatives for impact on biodiversity and community-led conservation. The Senior Director leads a team and manages WWF-US’s Southern Africa Priority Place program and cross-institutional team. Represents WWF in key external events, meetings and fora, and advises the SVP and WWF leadership on relevant issues, opportunities, and needs. Salary Range: $144,000 - $206,900: Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law,...