International Engagement Specialist (Flexible Location)

• Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
• Newly created position
• WWF-Australia Office location negotiable
• Fixed term, full time, 2 year contract 
• Join a diverse global network working for people and planet across 100 countries
• Work in a high performing, values-driven organisation

About the Role

The International Engagement Specialist delivers WWF-Australia’s international engagement strategy. The role contributes to strengthening WWF’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives through a structured program of engagement and relationship management, that supports the coordination, growth and stewardship of a sustainable income stream from international funding sources.

Key Accountabilities (Refer to Position Description for full list of Key Accountabilities)

• Manages the portfolio of relationships with partners across the global WWF Network who support conservation projects in Australia and implements a structured program of stewardship and engagement strategies to engage network partners and support growth opportunities.
• Works in close collaboration with internal teams to design targeted stewardship engagements and to meet reporting deadlines and requirements.
• Works in close collaboration with the Conservation team, Corporate Partnerships team and the Stewardship team to produce bespoke stakeholder communications, including high-quality proposals in collaboration with Network partners.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience (Refer to Position Description for full list of Selection Criteria)

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills, with track record in building relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability in writing and presenting engaging, comprehensive, compelling presentations and reports for external stakeholders.
• A track record of success in developing and implementing engagement plans for both new and existing donors or customers.

Our Commitment to Diversity: WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding: WWF-Australia is committed to acting with respect and upholding the human rights, welfare and dignity of all persons we employ, engage with or who are affected by our activities and work, with special regard for vulnerable individuals and children.

As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo background checks relevant to your position (eg. Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.