Program Officer at WWF | $69K–$86K/Year | Lead Global Conservation Efforts

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, is hiring a Program Officer to join its Strategies and Measures team at the U.S. headquarters in Washington, D.C.

This hybrid role (with partial remote flexibility) offers a competitive salary of $69,000–$86,100 per year and provides an unparalleled opportunity to shape global conservation projects through monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability.

🔹 Why This Role Matters

WWF works in over 100 countries to protect biodiversity and secure a sustainable future for people and nature. The Strategies and Measures team ensures that WWF projects meet the highest standards in planning, monitoring, and reporting—critical for both impact and accountability to major donors like the GEF, GCF, and USAID.

As a Program Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring WWF’s global projects are designed with strong strategies, implemented with precision, and evaluated for long-term impact.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

• Project Design & Support – Assist teams in developing theories of change, results frameworks, and funding proposals.

• Monitoring & Evaluation – Lead or support third-party evaluations, ensure compliance with donor policies, and contribute to annual project reporting.

• Knowledge Management – Capture and share best practices, update guidance documents, and maintain WWF’s internal management systems.

• Capacity Building – Provide training and onboarding for WWF staff, supporting professional development across the network.

🔹 Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in environmental science, international development, public policy, or related field.

• Experience: At least 3–5 years in project management, MEL (monitoring, evaluation, learning), or donor-funded program oversight.

• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; familiarity with GEF, GCF, or USAID projects is an asset.

• Passion: Deep commitment to conservation and sustainable development.

Program Officer at WWF – $69K–$86K/year

🔹 Salary & Work Arrangement

• Salary Range: $69,000 – $86,100/year (commensurate with experience)

• Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid – part office, part remote)

• Contract Type: Full-time staff position

👉 Apply Now on the WWF Careers Portal

FAQs

1. Where is the WWF Program Officer position based?
The role is based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid arrangement (part remote, part office-based).

2. What is the salary range for this position?
The salary ranges from $69,000 to $86,100 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

3. What is the main focus of the role?
The Program Officer ensures WWF’s projects meet high standards in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEL), particularly for donor-funded programs.

4. What qualifications are required?
At least a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and 3–5 years’ experience in project management, MEL, or donor-funded programs.

5. When is the deadline to apply?
WWF encourages applicants to apply as soon as possible since vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received.