Wildlife Fund Manager, PCF & RRF at Wildlife Conservation Network

About the job

Position: Wildlife Fund Manager, PCF & RRF

Location: Remote position, based in a pangolin or rhino range state

Position Type: Contracted Full-time (~ 40 hours per week)

Posting Closes: June 22, 2024

Organizational Background

The Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) is a rapidly growing leader in wildlife conservation. WCN uses its collaborative, entrepreneurial, innovative, and philanthropically generous approach to wildlife conservation to reverse crises facing threatened species. In support of WCN’s mission to protect endangered wildlife by supporting conservationists who ensure people and wildlife coexist and thrive, WCN gives conservation leaders access to donors and a range of resources and tools they need to be successful. WCN has three main conservation strategies:

• Partner Network: WCN finds entrepreneurial organizations and invites them to receive in-depth, ongoing support through our Network.
• Wildlife Funds: WCN’s portfolio of Wildlife Funds offers flexible grants to projects in order to protect a threatened species across its entire habitat.
• Rising Wildlife Leaders: WCN helps local conservationists grow and thrive so that they have the support they need to protect wildlife – through capacity building, leadership training, networking, and more.

About the Role

WCN’s dedicated and diverse team values the people and relationships behind conservation as much as the science and strategy to save wildlife. We are looking for a highly organized, dedicated individual who will provide grant management, administrative support, project management, and coordination for WCN’s Rhino Recovery Fund (RRF) and the Pangolin Crisis Fund (PCF).

Key Responsibilities

Grantmaking and Financial Services

• Manage the granting process for grants at every stage accurately and promptly: grantee agreements, compliance documentation, amendments, and payments;
• Manage PCF and RRF databases to ensure up-to-date data on current, upcoming, and historical grants and provide details needed for financial and project planning;
• Serve as key coordinator between PCF, RRF, and the WCN Finance Department to ensure adherence to compliance and efficient workflow;
• Provide up-to-date data to WCN leadership and Directors to assist with financial and project planning;
• Uphold WCN’s compliance and due diligence standards.

Program Coordination and Support

• Provide central administrative support and project management to PCF and RRF, including grantee communication support;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for collaboration between PCF and RRF and other WCN teams as needed;
• Assist Wildlife Fund Directors and others in developing and analyzing PCF and RRF metrics;
• Support Granting Committee and Leadership Team meetings through scheduling, coordinating, and minute-keeping;
• Manage PCF and RRF reporting processes: review progress and final reports, and capture metrics data;
• Foster collaboration between Wildlife Fund Directors to identify opportunities for cross-Fund collaborating;
• Serve as a thought partner with the PCF and RRF Directors, including the development of new initiatives;
• Provide additional support as needed, including occasionally organizing travel logistics, planning convenings, and/or conducting visits to grantees.

Communications and Donor Engagement:

• Manage PCF and RRF photo databases;
• Provide content and updates for select Fund websites;
• Source content from grantee reports and other updates for communications purposes;
• Support preparation of materials and reports for donor outreach and grants;
• Manage and coordinate joint projects between PCF, RRF, and the Communications Team, including content and collateral development, execution of campaigns, etc.;
• As with all WCN staff, support fundraising efforts for Conservation Partners, Wildlife Funds, Network organizations, and other WCN initiatives, including personal interactions with supporters, support for institutional fundraising efforts, and the delivery of information, stories, and reports that compel deeper and continued support by donors.

Experience and Skills

• Priority given to citizens or permanent residents of pangolin or rhino range states;
• Bachelor’s or higher degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the conservation or related administrative field;
• Significant understanding of the conservation sector and how conservation NGOs function, with preference for related grant management experience;
• Professional written and spoken English proficiency is required, with proficiency in French preferred;
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to work in databases such as Salesforce and Google Suite; with ArcGIS or equivalent skills preferred;
• Highly organized, with keen attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to absorb and process large amounts of information (e.g., financial and scientific reports) and distill the most relevant points for consumption;
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and efficient;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across different cultures, with customer service professionalism;
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented culture;
• Flexibility to work with shifting priorities and dynamic needs;
• Ability to travel internationally;
• Strong alignment with WCN’s Core Values and integrity beyond reproach.

Compensation

Compensation will be competitive with similar roles and responsibilities. Final compensation is dependent on qualifications, experience, and location. Relocation assistance is not available.

WCN’s Non-Discrimination Policy

WCN is committed to the principles of being an equal opportunity employer (EOE). WCN’s organizational policies, practices, programs, activities, and decisions regarding employment are not based on a person’s race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, parental status, housing status, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable law. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, individuals identifying with the LGBTQIA+ community, or members of other underrepresented groups in the conservation sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Please submit your application, with a combined resume and cover letter, to hr@wildnet.org with the subject line “Wildlife Fund Manager Application” by June 22, 2024.