Position summary

WWF is looking for an exceptional candidate to lead the Science Based Targets initiative’s strategic activities on stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and institutionalisation. The position will also provide leadership and coordination on WWF’s work on science-based climate targets for companies at the global level.

The successful candidate will join the Science Based Target initiative’s newly formed Executive Leadership Team as its Director of Impact. The Director of Impact oversees the development and implementation of the SBTi’s strategy to mainstream the adoption of science-based targets and maximise its climate impact through engagement activities, strategic partnerships, initiatives to ensure targets are translated into emission reductions, and the institutionalisation of SBTs in the wider climate action ecosystem. They will also coordinate the international WWF team working on the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

The position will directly report to the Leadership of WWF’s Global Climate and Energy Practice and the Managing Director of the Science Based Targets initiative. The position is hosted by WWF France and based in its Paris office.

Responsibilities & Tasks

The primary responsibilities of this position are:

• Lead the evolution and implementation of the SBTi’s strategy to mainstream the adoption of science-based targets by companies
• Lead the development and implementation of the SBTi’s strategy to drive the translation of corporate climate targets into GHG emission reductions
• Oversee the development and implementation of the SBTi’s corporate engagement strategy
• Oversee the development and implementation of the SBTi’s strategy to institutionalise the adoption of science-based targets through suitable channels, including global supply chains, regulatory frameworks, and reporting frameworks
• Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships that support the delivery of the SBTi’s programmatic goals
• Participate in regular Executive Leadership Team meetings and contribute to the delivery of SBTi’s overall programmatic objectives
• Coordinate administrative, HR, and sub-granting processes related to SBTi work across the WWF network
• Other programmatic and administrative responsibilities, as assigned.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• >10 years of professional experience, primarily in the corporate climate action space
• Excellent knowledge of the corporate climate action space and relevant key organisations, initiatives, and frameworks
• A track-record in developing and executing impactful programmatic strategies in the climate action space
• Experience in designing and running impactful engagement programs and campaigns
• Experience in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships
• Technical and applied knowledge of relevant concepts and standards around corporate climate strategies, including GHG accounting and corporate climate target-setting
• Experience in managing teams, preferably international, cross-functional teams
• Engaging and charismatic public speaker
• Ability to work collaboratively in a culturally and geographically diverse professional environment
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
• A university degree in a related field

Conditions

The position is offered under the following terms :

• Permanent contract
• Location: Paris, Lyon or Marseille, France
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package

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