Job Description

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

Job title: Manager, WWF GEF Portfolio – Tanzania

Duty station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Level: Manager

Reports to: WWF Tanzania Head of Business Development and WWF GEF Senior Director

BACKGROUND

WWF GEF Agency and WWF Tanzania are expanding WWF GEF portfolio in Tanzania and seek a Manager to lead country-level coordination, development, and portfolio oversight, in close collaboration with national government institutions and partners.

MAIN FUNCTION

The Manager is responsible for managing the WWF GEF portfolio in Tanzania, including:

• Project identification and design
• Oversight of implementation and compliance
• Coordination with government and partners
• Contribution to effective delivery of GEF-funded results at the national level

Key Responsibilities

National project origination and pipeline development

• Identify and develop WWF GEF Agency project opportunities in Tanzania in collaboration with government
• Lead preparation of concept notes and project documents where WWF acts as GEF Agency
• Ensure alignment with national priorities and GEF requirements

Project development and quality assurance

• Lead and coordinate the development of WWF GEF Agency projects through the full project cycle
• Provide technical guidance to ensure strong design and impact
• Ensure compliance with WWF and GEF policies during development
• Manage internal review and submission processes

Portfolio oversight and implementation support

• Oversee implementation of WWF GEF projects in Tanzania
• Support GEF projects executing partners in adaptive management and problem-solving
• Monitor delivery, risks, safeguards, and compliance
• Ensure timely reporting to WWF GEF Agency

Government and stakeholder engagement

• Serve as WWF Tanzania’s focal point for WWF GEF-related coordination with government
• Maintain strong working relationships with relevant ministries and institutions
• Facilitate alignment between projects and national strategies

Representation

• Represent WWF Tanzania and WWF GEF Agency in national GEF-related meetings and coordination platforms

Capacity development and technical support

• Build understanding of GEF processes among government, partners, and WWF Tanzania teams
• Provide targeted training and guidance on project design and implementation

Contribution to WWF GEF Agency

• Provide feedback to improve WWF GEF Agency tools and processes
• Share lessons learned from Tanzania portfolio

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree and Master´s degree in environmental science, economics, public policy, or related field

Experience

• 6–8 years of relevant experience
• Strong experience in project design and management
• Experience working with government institutions in Tanzania
• Experience with GEF or similar multilateral funds

Skills And Knowledge

• Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Strong writing and reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluency in English and Swahili

Key competencies

• Results-oriented and able to work independently and deliver results under pressure
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Good judgement and decision-making
• Ability to work across institutions and teams
• Adaptability and accountability
• Adherence to WWF’s four core values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.

• Project identification and design
• Oversight of implementation and compliance
• Coordination with government and partners
• Contribution to effective delivery of GEF-funded results at the national level
• Identify and develop WWF GEF Agency project opportunities in Tanzania in collaboration with government
• Lead preparation of concept notes and project documents where WWF acts as GEF Agency
• Ensure alignment with national priorities and GEF requirements
• Lead and coordinate the development of WWF GEF Agency projects through the full project cycle
• Provide technical guidance to ensure strong design and impact
• Ensure compliance with WWF and GEF policies during development
• Manage internal review and submission processes
• Oversee implementation of WWF GEF projects in Tanzania
• Support GEF projects executing partners in adaptive management and problem-solving
• Monitor delivery, risks, safeguards, and compliance
• Ensure timely reporting to WWF GEF Agency
• Serve as WWF Tanzania’s focal point for WWF GEF-related coordination with government
• Maintain strong working relationships with relevant ministries and institutions
• Facilitate alignment between projects and national strategies
• Represent WWF Tanzania and WWF GEF Agency in national GEF-related meetings and coordination platforms
• Build understanding of GEF processes among government, partners, and WWF Tanzania teams
• Provide targeted training and guidance on project design and implementation
• Provide feedback to improve WWF GEF Agency tools and processes
• Share lessons learned from Tanzania portfolio

• Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Strong writing and reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluency in English and Swahili
• Results-oriented and able to work independently and deliver results under pressure
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Good judgement and decision-making
• Ability to work across institutions and teams
• Adaptability and accountability
• Adherence to WWF’s four core values: Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree and Master´s degree in environmental science, economics, public policy, or related field
• 6–8 years of relevant experience
• Strong experience in project design and management
• Experience working with government institutions in Tanzania
• Experience with GEF or similar multilateral funds