Manager, Nature-Based Solutions

Provide technical advice to the pulp, paper, and paper-based packaging sectors to promote sustainability leadership through best practices in sourcing, production, transparency, and forest protection. Support WWF country teams and other colleagues in the design, planning, and implementation of forest-related Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in priority landscapes and jurisdictions, addressing drivers of deforestation. Advise WWF country teams and their partners in government, civil society, and academia to develop and implement robust landscape and jurisdictional plans that improve local and national policies, address the drivers of deforestation and degradation, and accelerate nature-based solutions, such as forest restoration, protection, and improved management. Engage US companies on responsible sourcing to avoid deforestation and forest degradation and on NbS investments to keep forests thriving for nature, climate and people. Manage and support the development of projects and programs to improve land security and encourage the uptake of best management practices for forests and agriculture through market-based incentives for responsible production. Provide oversight and technical support to country-based teams regarding project planning and implementation, strategic policies, goals, and governance, and donor reporting against agreed metrics for social, climate, and nature benefits. Conceptualize and draft bilateral and multilateral funding proposals with WWF country offices and multilateral finance teams focused on improving natural resource governance and best practices for scaling, aligning, and mobilizing public and private investments in high-quality NbS. Represent WWF-US at meetings, external workshops, conferences, and working groups. Overseas travel to South America 20%.

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Forest Engineering or related field.
• Five years of experience as a professional in sustainable development, specializing in the paper and packaging industry.
• Experience must include advising the private sector on responsible sourcing to avoid deforestation and forest degradation and implementing conservation measures in the forest products trade.
• Knowledge of market-based forest certification practices in natural forest and tree plantations is required.

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