EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1.0. INTRODUCTION – WWF ZAMBIA
WWF is an independent conservation organization, with over 38 million followers and a global network active through local leadership in over 100 countries, WWF Zambia was established in 1962. Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
At its core, WWF Zambia envisions a future where both people and nature thrive. The organization works across key thematic areas: Biodiversity, Food Systems and Green Economy and Climate Action. WWF Zambia operates in three key landscapes: the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, the Kafue System, and the Upper Zambezi. These landscapes are critical for sustaining biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and enhancing climate resilience. Driven by science, advocacy, and multi-sector partnerships, WWF Zambia catalyzes impactful solutions that ensure communities benefit from healthy ecosystems while safeguarding vital habitats for future generations.
WWF is hiring for the roles listed below:
2.0. SUSTAINABLE FINANCE COORDINATOR
Location: Kafue
2.1. MAJOR FUNCTIONS
The Sustainable Finance Coordinator is the technical and strategic lead on green and sustainable finance within WWF Zambia and serves as the focal point for the Landscape Finance Speedboat. The role is responsible for unlocking and scaling landscape-level finance solutions, building pipelines of bankable investments, and structuring innovative financial mechanisms that shift capital flows away from environmentally harmful activities toward sustainable, nature-positive investments. This is a high-impact role operating at the intersection of finance, conservation, and private sector engagement, with a strong emphasis on deal structuring, capital mobilization, and partnership development.
2.2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Landscape Finance Leadership (Speedboat Focal Point)
· Serve as the focal point for the Landscape Finance Speedboat, leading the design and implementation of landscape finance solutions within the 3 key Landscapes.
· Develop and manage a pipeline of bankable, investment-ready projects aligned with WWF programme priorities.
· Integrate sustainable finance solutions across landscape programmes (wildlife, freshwater, climate, food systems).
· Structure integrated landscape finance models such as blended finance platforms, aggregation mechanisms, and landscape investment vehicles.
· Position WWF Zambia as a leader in landscape finance innovation.
B. Green & Sustainable Finance Strategy and Implementation
· Lead the design and implementation of WWF Zambia’s sustainable finance portfolio.
· Structure and deploy innovative financial instruments, including blended finance, credit guarantees, sustainability-linked finance, and nature-based investment solutions.
· Translate conservation priorities into commercially viable investment opportunities.
· Ensure integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations and safeguards into all financial mechanisms.
C. Financial Mechanisms & Facility Management
· Lead the implementation of financing mechanisms such as credit guarantee facilities and risk-sharing instruments.
· Manage relationships with fund managers, lenders, insurers, and investors.
· Oversee financial performance, risk exposure, and impact delivery of finance mechanisms.
· Optimize financial structures to increase capital mobilization and sustainability outcomes.
D. Private Sector and Financial Sector Engagement
· Develop and manage strategic partnerships with financial institutions, investors, and private sector actors.
· Support integration of ESG and climate risk considerations into financial sector practices.
· Influence policies and market systems to shift capital toward sustainable and nature-positive sectors.
· Lead deal origination, negotiation, and partnership structuring processes.
E. Technical Assistance and Pipeline Development
· Design and oversee technical assistance facilities linked to finance mechanisms.
· Strengthen financial and operational readiness of SMEs, smallholder farmers, and value chain actors.
· Ensure pipeline development meets investor requirements and sustainability standards.
F. Monitoring, Impact, and Knowledge Management
· Develop systems to monitor financial performance, environmental outcomes, and social impact.
· Produce high-quality reports, insights, and knowledge products on sustainable finance.
· Capture lessons learned and contribute to WWF’s thought leadership in green and landscape finance.
G. Strategic Positioning and Resource Mobilization
· Lead development of finance-focused proposals and investment cases.
· Support resource mobilization from donors, development finance institutions, and impact investors.
· Provide strategic finance advisory support to WWF Zambia leadership
2.3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Master’s degree in Finance, Development Finance, Environmental Finance, or related field is strongly preferred.
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in sustainable finance, green finance, or development finance.
· Proven experience in investment structuring, blended finance, or financial mechanism design.
· Experience working with financial institutions, investors, or development finance institutions.
· Familiarity with agriculture finance, climate finance, or nature-based investments is highly desirable.
2.4. REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
· Strong expertise in sustainable and green finance instruments and markets.
· Demonstrated ability in financial modelling, structuring, and deal-making.
· Ability to originate, structure, and support execution of finance transactions.
· Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills.
· Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
· Strong planning, coordination, and analytical capabilities
2.5. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
· Landscape Programme Teams
· Conservation Programme Teams (Wildlife, Freshwater, Climate, Food Systems)
· Policy & Advocacy
· Monitoring & Evaluation
· WWF Africa and Global Finance Practice
External
· Financial institutions, investors, fund managers, and insurers
· Donors and development finance institutions
· Government agencies and regulators
· Private sector actors and SMEs
· Technical assistance providers
3.0. CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Location : Kafue
3.1. MAJOR FUNCTIONS
To support WWF Zambia’s private sector engagement and sustainable finance agenda by developing, coordinating, and managing corporate partnerships that advance water stewardship, responsible business practices, Nature-Based Solutions, and climate resilience.
3.2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Mobilization, Inclusion & Stakeholder Partnership- Strong, inclusive
and locally owned programme implementation.
• Mobilize, organize, and engage communities to ensure inclusive participation, gender equity, youth involvement, and long-term ownership of project interventions.
• Strengthen collaboration with traditional leaders, local authorities, NGOs, CSOs, and community-based organizations operating in the Kafue Landscape.
• Support engagement with corporate partners and donors, including facilitation of field visits, learning exchanges, and joint action planning.
• Ensure community engagement approaches align with WWF safeguarding policies and community engagement protocols.
Field Implementation of Freshwater, Climate & Livelihood Interventions - Effective
delivery of approved activities across catchments and communities.
• Support implementation of water stewardship, freshwater conservation, catchment protection, and climate adaptation activities in line with approved workplans.
• Promote climate-smart agriculture, conservation-friendly livelihoods, and nature-based solutions to enhance community resilience.
• Support integrated field delivery across multiple communities, catchments, and project sites within the Kafue Landscape.
Monitoring, Learning & Adaptive Field Management - Evidence-based decision
making and continuous improvement.
• Collect, verify, and manage field data.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting against project indicators.
• Identify risks, constraints, and emerging issues at field level and contribute to adaptive management and solution-oriented decision-making.
Safeguards, Compliance & Field-Level Resource Management, Accountability, risk management, and responsible use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with WWF safeguarding policies, environmental and social standards, and donor requirements.
• Support planning, utilization, and tracking of field-level activity budgets in line with approved plans and donor requirements.
• Promote safe, ethical, and compliant implementation across all field activities.
3.3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s-level degree in the field of Social Sciences/Wetlands Management/ Social Anthropology/Natural Resources Management/Biology. Additional training in project management would be an advantage.
3.4. REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Experience & Competencies:
● Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in community-based conservation or development work.
● Demonstrated experience in community engagement and multi-stakeholder coordination.
● Experience working in remote or rural field settings is an advantage.
● Good analytical skills, including ability to process large amounts of data in Excel.
● Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
● Experience engaging traditional leaders and community institutions.
● Basic data collection and reporting skills.
● Ability to work independently in remote field settings and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
● Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
● Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of WWF Zambia.
● Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
3.5. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Works closely with the Biodiversity Team, Green Finance Unit, Communications Team, Finance & Administration, and WWF Network Offices.
External
Engages with corporate partners, government ministries, private sector associations, NGOs, academic institutions, communities, and donor organizations.
4.0. EMBODIMENT OF WWF GLOBAL BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Interested persons should have interest and align themselves with the WWF’s organization core values which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
APPLICATIONS
Applications, consisting of cover letter, a detailed CV outlining relevant qualifications and experience with at least three (03) referees including a current/ previous employer, copies of Academic and Professional Qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) should be submitted via email to wwfcareers@wwfzam.org indicating the position you are applying for as the subject line. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 24th June, 2026 at 18:00hrs.
Applications received after the closure date and time will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
