[PCA] Fwd: Deputy Director, Responsible Forestry Trade, WWF

De Angelis, Patricia patricia_deangelis at fws.gov
Wed Feb 18 12:37:59 CST 2015


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Deputy Director, Responsible Forestry Trade, WWF

Deadline end of Feb)
https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/1167/deputy-director%2c-responsible-forestry-and-trade--15062/job

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization,
seeks a Deputy Director, Responsible Forestry and Trade.  The Deputy
Director will lead the WWF-US team that engages with North American-based
companies and trade associations to catalyze responsible wood and paper
sourcing through WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network-North America program
(GFTN-NA) and other strategic initiatives.  Leads development and
implementation of GFTN-NA strategy, recruits new companies into GFTN-NA,
manages selected company relationships, oversees budgets, workplans, and
reporting processes, and ensures adequate program funding.  Represents
GFTN-NA internally within WWF-US and the WWF network, and externally in
public forums and with partner organizations.  Also supports the Director,
Responsible Forestry & Trade on WWF-US initiatives to reduce illegal wood
imports into the US, strengthen Lacey Act enforcement, engage with public
and institutional purchasers on responsible procurement, and engage US
consumers about FSC certification.

Responsibilities:

1.  Lead WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network – North America initiative to
engage with US companies toward more responsible wood and paper sourcing,
in support of WWF’s Forest goals.

2.  Manage selected GFTN-NA company outreach, recruitment and
relationships.

3.  Ensure robust development and achievement of GFTN-NA annual workplans,
budgets, fundraising, communications and reporting targets.

4.  Serve as external representative for the GFTN-NA program at meetings,
conferences, workshops, press events and other forums.

5.  Forge productive relationships with other WWF teams and external
partner organizations.

6.  Work with the Director, Responsible Forestry & Trade, and Deputy Goal
Lead, Forests, to advance broader WWF-US  market transformation goals
around combatting illegal logging and promoting responsible purchasing
among public and institutional purchasers.

7.  Lead or participates in cross-cutting projects and initiatives, in
coordination with other WWF-US goal and influence teams or with external
partners.

8.  Completes other duties relying on own initiative and independent action
or as assigned.

Qualifications:

1.    Position requires 8 years work experience and demonstrated success in
in improving responsible supply chain management with or within the private
sector.

2.    A Bachelor’s Degree is required.  An MBA or Master's Degree in a
relevant field such as Forest Products Trade, Supply Chain Management,
Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental
Policy, or Economics preferred.

3.    Thorough knowledge and understanding of forest or other commodity
supply chain management and trade, product certification, sustainable
supply chain best practices and corporate environmental responsibility
required.  Knowledge of forest certification preferred.

4.    Proven ability to effectively represent and inspire action around
high-visibility programs

5.    High-level of interpersonal, diplomatic and negotiation skills
required.

6.    Ability to manage programs with innovation, creativity and,
efficiency.

7.    Ability to effectively manage people by setting clear expectations,
fostering productive relationships, and encouraging talents of team
members.

8.    Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize under time constraints and
multiple demands.

9.    Strong oral and written communication skills.

10.  Ability to thrive within a large organization across geographical,
cultural and language (ESL) boundaries

11.  Ability to communicate effectively in English required; secondary
language such as French, Spanish or Chinese desirable.

Please note: this is a 3year position, with the possibility of renewal
pending additional funding is secured

To Apply:

-    Please visit our careers page and submit an on-line application.

-    Submit cover letter and resume to http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers,
job #15062

-    Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to
inquiries via phone.

-   Deadline is end of February 2015

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment
practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, and veteran or disability status.



*Linda K. Walker*

*Director, Global Forest & Trade Network - North America*

World Wildlife Fund

1250 24th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20037

Office: +1 202-495-4693

Mobile: +1 202-560-4890

www.gftn.panda.org <http://www.worldwildlife.org/gftn>
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