Project Manager, HCI

World Wildlife Fund

. Lead the Global Coordination Unit’s support for Heart of Conservation Initiative partners and ensure successful delivery of all project components .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeRemote • Cambodia, Brazil, KenyaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise, particularly in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives focused on Indigenous peoples and local community engagement. Proficient in technical and financial reporting, with a strong emphasis on biodiversity and sustainable development practices.

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Project Management ExperienceIndigenous Peoples CollaborationTechnical Reporting to DonorsBiodiversity KnowledgeMulti-Stakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project MonitoringBudget DevelopmentCapacity StrengtheningCommunity-Based Sustainable DevelopmentTechnical Input ProvisionQuality AssuranceRisk ManagementExpenditure OversightAdaptive ManagementCulturally Sensitive Collaboration

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementInterpersonal CommunicationTeam LeadershipCultural SensitivityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Project Website ManagementCommunications StrategyOpen Standards for the Practice of ConservationWWF Project Management Standards

Industry Keywords

Convention on Biological DiversityGEF ProjectsIndigenous-Led StewardshipCommunity-Centered CollaborationSustainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Global Coordination Unit’s support for Heart of Conservation Initiative partners and ensure successful delivery of all project components
Supervise Global Coordination Unit staff and manage day-to-day project operations
Coordinate with ten Component 1 partners and partners and specialists across other components
Review and approve annual work plans and budgets and provide technical input to partner activities
Lead delivery of Components 2 and 3, including collective capacity strengthening and the Youth Policy Leaders program
Manage project monitoring, evaluation, workflow, risks, procurement oversight, expenditure oversight, and adaptive management
Develop annual work plans and budgets for approval and no-objection processes
Organize inception workshops, project workshops, meetings, learning visits, and evaluations
Manage the project website and communications strategy with the Communications and Knowledge Management Officer
Supervise preparation of semi-annual progress reports, quarterly financial reports, co-finance reports, workshop reports, and the project close report
Provide quality assurance for project activities, sub-grants, reports, and partner deliverables
Coordinate partnerships, co-financing, stakeholder engagement, gender equality, and social inclusion
Represent the project at conferences, meetings, and workshops
Prepare and execute the project exit plan and ensure sustainability of project results
Travel internationally for approximately one week on a quarterly basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years of technical working experience, including at least five years of project management experience
Bachelor’s Degree; post-graduate degree in a relevant field preferred
At least five years’ experience supporting and working in solidarity with Indigenous people and local community organizations
Demonstrated track record of culturally sensitive, respectful, community-centered collaboration with Indigenous Peoples and local communities
Ability to interact with Indigenous peoples and local community representatives, senior government, NGO, business, and donor staff
Experience with the Convention on Biological Diversity and/or other multilateral agreements and processes, focusing on biodiversity, Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ rights, and finance
Experience delivering technical and financial reporting to donor agencies on large projects
Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder and multi-country projects
Experience leading a team of staff and coordinating sub-grant partners across multiple time zones and cultures
Technical experience and knowledge in Indigenous-led territorial stewardship, community-based sustainable development, or related thematic areas
Written and spoken fluency in English required
Advanced proficiency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese highly preferred
Knowledge of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation or WWF Project and Program Management Standards preferred
Experience with GEF Projects and GEF knowledge an advantage
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the job’s location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid relocation: None
Visa sponsorship and relocation costs may be supported for Cambodia based on available budget
Remote work is available
International travel opportunities (approximately quarterly, week-long trips)