Manager, Bolstering the value of natural ecosystems

Mission of the Amazon Network Initiative:

Building upon four decades of experience in the Amazon, the Amazon Network Initiative (ANI) is WWF’s response to matching the scale and impact of the threats currently affecting the Amazon. The ANI is built on the conviction that the fate of humanity is inseparable from the fate of the Amazon, and that humanity has within its reach the means to ensure a dignified life for all without destroying the Amazon Biome’s natural endowments upon which our collective well-being is based.

ANI's proposed vision is "An ecologically healthy Amazon Biome that maintains its environmental and cultural contributions to local peoples, the countries of the region, and the world, within a framework of social equity, inclusive economic development and global responsibility"

There are five Transformational Strategies (TS) proposed under the ANI: (1) Shifting the Paradigm of Development in the Amazon; (2) Bolstering the Value of Natural Ecosystems; (3) Sound Land Planning and Conservation; (4) Sustainable Agro-Commodities; and (5) Forest-friendly Roads and Free-Flowing Rivers.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Under the guidance and supervision of the WWF Amazon Initiative Leader, the Manager will:

Lead and direct the effort to implement the TS in collaboration with relevant WWF network programmes and partners. Orchestrate the human, technical and financial resources from within and outside the WWF Network to implement priority actions within the TS. Lead the outreach effort to other institutions in the region and beyond in order to build a shared agenda that advances the objectives of the TS. Coordinate implementation with the other TS leaders and the WWF Amazon Initiative leader, in order to find synergies among TS that can further address the ANI Threat Mitigation Objectives, and advance the overall goals and ultimate mission of the WWF Amazon Initiative. Required qualifications and skills

An advanced degree in economics, conservation, natural sciences, international development or a relevant field Technical proficiency in the field of conservation, natural-resource management or international development

At least 5 years professional experience in a leadership role, with demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple donor budgets

Expertise to deal with policy issues at the international and national level Knowledge of the Amazon region, current and relevant Amazon conservation and development issues and context Knowledge of valuation of ecosystem goods and services (like Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation - REDD) and/or forest policy and markets Proven success in leading multi-country teams Proven experience of working with different cultures

Experience in raising and mobilising funding Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation Strong skills at developing partnerships learned in either NGO, governmental, or business environments

Excellent command of English, as well as Spanish or Portuguese (preferably both). Location base :Preferably WWF-Brazil office in Brasilia. Other Amazonian countries negotiable