Director, Multilateral Partnerships

Qualification Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a field relevant to conservation and/or international development.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in multilateral funding for conservation, development, policy design and government programs, grants management or related fields.

• Knowledge of multilateralism, the drivers and constraints for multilateral funding of conservation issues, familiarity with WCS’s global programs and a commitment to WCS’s mission.

• Relevant professional experience in conservation, multilateral grant design, NGO implementation of bilateral and multilateral programs, or other related fields.

• Knowledge of conservation issues, familiarity with WCS’s global programs and a commitment to WCS’s mission.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Fluency in English language required

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, generating innovative ways to drive performance and impact.

• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines; provide high quality products with attention to detail; ability to set and follow priorities and get others to follow priorities, through influence rather than direct management.

Additional Requirements:

• Working across multiple time zones required, including outside of normal office hours.

• Fluency in an additional language used within GCP regional and country programs would be an asset.

• Travel up to 20% of the time, sometimes on short notice.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
 

Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

$200,000-$225,000