Full-time permanent position 
Location: Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia or Ukraine 
In exceptional cases, another country in the Central and Eastern European region may be considered.  

This is us:

WWF is the world's largest conservation organization, founded in 1961. We’re active in over 100 countries and have over 8000 employees. 

WWF Central and Eastern Europe (WWF-CEE) operates in the region that we call the Green Heart of Europe. With a team of over 200 dedicated professionals, WWF-CEE has offices and projects in six countries: Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine. For more than two decades, WWF-CEE has been a leading force in the restoration and sustainable management of Central and Southeastern Europe’s natural landscapes. By working across political borders through an ecoregional approach, we implement model projects, influence policy, build networks and capacity, enhance communication, and respond to environmental crises.

This is you:

At WWF, we believe businesses can be powerful agents of change. That’s why we challenge companies to become water stewards, going beyond improving their own water efficiency to driving collective action and influencing governance in river basins worldwide. 

We are looking for a passionate, proactive professional to join our team as Regional Officer, Water Stewardship and Sustainability. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing WWF-CEE’s water stewardship initiatives, leading thought leadership, and driving corporate engagement. You’ll also be instrumental in implementing the Living Danube Partnership, a groundbreaking collaboration with the Coca-Cola Foundation and System, to protect and restore one of Europe’s most iconic rivers.

Major responsibilities:

Living Danube Partnership  

• Monitor the progress on The Living Danube Partnership and contribute to evaluation and reporting; help develop and maintain document repository and templates for the project team 

• Support and follow-up workshops, meetings, and research efforts, including data analysis and co-developing reports and presentations. 

• Provide logistical support for project activities such as conferences, steering committee meetings, events, etc.

• Contribute to the development and production of communication materials 

Corporate Engagement and Water Stewardship Project administration and management 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of WWF-CEE’s strategy for engaging business with corporate sustainability on freshwater 

• Provide administrative and content support for the implementation of existing projects with corporates, and development of potential new projects with corporates (content, budget) 

• Support in finalisation of due diligence-related process 

• Support corporate engagement through research and due diligence of potential partners 

• Contribute to the development and production of communication materials 

• Provide overall administrative support 

The ideal candidate would have:

• 5 years of work experience; 1-3 years of experience related to sustainability or water stewardship

• Experience with project implementation, coordination and reporting

• Understanding of conservation and sustainability issues; familiarity with and interest in current EU-level and global tendencies in sustainability

• Strong writing skills, ability to prepare summaries in a good quality

• Fluency in English (written and verbal) and in one other language of the region (Bulgarian, Hungarian, Slovak, Romanian or Ukrainian)

• Strong computer literacy (Excel, cloud solutions and shared drives; text editing; optional: Canva or other design tools, GIS experience are a plus)

• Proactive attitude and ability to work with limited supervision; team player attitude

• Analytical thinking, good coordination and organizing skills, able to manage tight deadlines 

• Alignment with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration 

The following would be an advantage:

• Knowledge of and experience with freshwater, water resources and/or water stewardship 

• Experience working in remote / virtual teams 

• Intercultural awareness and sensitivity, ability to work effectively in multicultural and virtual teams

This is what we offer:

• The opportunity to make a difference: help us create a world where people live in harmony with nature 

• Challenging and fulfilling work in one of Europe’s most exciting eco-regions

• Friendly and highly professional working atmosphere in an international context

• Varying tasks and independent work style

• A pleasant working atmosphere 

• Great learning environment

• We pay attention to work-life balance; we offer flexible schedules, work from home, 25 days off

• A salary according to NGO standards*

* The compensation package will be aligned with local salary and benefits conditions, in line with our reward policy. 

How to apply 

If this feels like the right professional challenge for you, we look forward to getting your application package (CV and cover letter, both in English), to the attention of Veronika Ignatova at hr@wwf.bg no later than 8 October 2024. 

Please understand that we can only reply to short-listed candidates. 

To learn more about WWF-CEE, please visit our website: https://www.wwfcee.org/. 

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