Global Lead – High Seas, Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement

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WWF is an international non-governmental organization focused on conservation and environmental protection. It works to protect endangered species and their habitats, conserve biodiversity, address climate change and promote sustainable use of natural resources through science-based programs, policy advocacy, partnerships with communities, governments and businesses, and public education. WWF operates globally and runs conservation, research and awareness initiatives to advance nature conservation and sustainable development.

📋 Description

• Lead implementation of WWF’s BBNJ Strategy and support delivery of the WWF Ocean Breakthrough • Set strategic priorities for WWF’s BBNJ engagement • Lead and chair WWF’s senior BBNJ coordination mechanism • Provide strategic leadership in engagement with governments, intergovernmental organisations, civil society partners and scientific institutions • Promote coherence across WWF’s ocean governance agenda, including fisheries, shipping, seabed governance, biodiversity agreements and ocean-climate processes • Advance enhanced cooperation under BBNJ across international instruments and bodies, including RFMOs, IMO, ISA, CBD, CMS and IWC • Integrate BBNJ implementation with Ocean Breakthrough priorities such as marine 30x30, Blue Corridors, ecologically connected seascapes, sustainable fisheries, sustainable shipping and ocean-climate resilience • Coordinate WWF’s technical, policy, advocacy and communications positions • Support regional and national offices with government engagement, implementation and coalition-building • Lead resource mobilisation and financial stewardship, including donor engagement, funding proposals, budget management and resource allocation • Represent WWF as a senior spokesperson in negotiations, partnerships, political dialogues, conferences, donor engagements and media opportunities • Promote learning, knowledge exchange and adaptive management across BBNJ and Ocean Breakthrough portfolios • Report to the Oceans Senior Director, WWF International, and convene/support the BBNJ Working Group, Ocean Breakthrough steering group and core BBNJ coordination mechanism

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced university degree in international environmental law, marine policy, ocean governance, conservation science, political science, international relations or another relevant discipline, or equivalent senior professional experience • At least eight years of relevant senior professional experience in global or regional ocean governance, marine conservation policy, multilateral environmental agreements, advocacy or related fields • Experience leading or coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder or network-wide initiatives across institutions, countries, teams or sectors • Strong understanding of the BBNJ Agreement and the broader international ocean governance landscape, including IMO, RFMOs, ISA, IWC, CBD and CMS • Credibility with senior policy, conservation, government, intergovernmental, scientific and civil society actors • Experience shaping policy outcomes, building consensus and delivering outcomes in multilateral or international governance contexts • Excellent understanding of BBNJ implementation issues and the history of the Agreement • Strong knowledge of marine conservation, ecological connectivity and ocean governance coherence • Ability to lead, convene and motivate colleagues across a complex international network • Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organisation, influencing without direct authority • Strong political judgement and strategic sense • Excellent policy analysis, writing, facilitation and communication skills • Experience working with governments, intergovernmental processes, civil society coalitions, scientific partners and regional institutions • Successful fundraising experience, including funder engagement and funding proposition development • Ability to connect technical, policy, advocacy, communications and fundraising workstreams • Commitment to inclusive and equitable implementation approaches • Excellent command of English; additional relevant languages are an asset • Willingness and ability to travel internationally • Commitment to WWF’s mission and values of Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration • Legal right to work in the host country

🏖️ Benefits

• Fixed-term contract • Opportunity to remain in current location for internal WWF candidates, subject to approval by their host office • International travel opportunities/requirement

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