• Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
• Newly created position 
• WWF-Australia Office location negotiable 
• Full time ongoing contract 
• Join a diverse global network working for people and planet across 100 countries
• Work in a high performing, values-driven organisation

Are you experienced in managing and driving change in partnerships? Have you successfully contributed to impactful international development programs? We are looking for an International Development Partnerships Manager to join the WWF-Australia Operations department within our Legal & Risk team.

You can find the full position description and selection criteria by (("clicking here")).

About Us

WWF-Australia is an award-winning and innovative organisation determined to do things differently. We use our superpowers to partner in delivering nature-positive solutions, empowering communities, and halting climate change - in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, the Southern Hemisphere and globally. We are a values-driven organisation with a diverse global network of local organisations working in 100 countries. We work as a catalyst with communities, First Nations, governments, businesses, innovators, and philanthropists towards our global mission: to build a world where people live and prosper in harmony with nature.

About the Role
The position manages, supports and drives and embeds change in institutional and
implementing partnerships to ensure effective, efficient, inclusive, and impactful
implementation across WWF-Australia’s international development program.

Key Accountabilities (Refer to Position Description for full list of Key Accountabilities)

• Leads the design and implementation of partnership management systems in line with good international development practice and the DFAT Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) standards, incorporating partner due diligence and periodic capacity reviews, capacity development support initiatives, and annual partnership health-checks.
• Partners with program managers, safeguarding and inclusion specialists, and finance team to develop and coordinate integrated training and onboarding for international partner organisations.
• Leads periodic reviews of partnership effectiveness to inform recommendations to senior management.
• Leads and administers WWF-Australia’s membership of the ANCP, including coordinating and consolidating annual proposals and performance reports for submission, supporting the completion of annual Recognised Development Expenditure reporting, and assisting project managers and partners to implement and report on activities in line with ANCP requirements and standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience (Refer to Position Description for full list of Selection Criteria)

• Advanced partnership and/or program management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including; influencing, coaching, and engaging staff without having direct reports in a way that is consistent with WWF’s strategic direction, operational requirements, structure and values.
• Demonstrated experience in using strength-based approaches to develop and implement training and/or capacity development support initiatives, ideally in a cross-cultural context.
• Knowledge of international development policy and practice, including an understanding of the principles of locally-led development/localisation.

Our Commitment to Diversity: WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding: WWF-Australia is committed to acting with respect and upholding the human rights, welfare and dignity of all persons we employ, engage with or who are affected by our activities and work, with special regard for vulnerable individuals and children.

As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo background checks relevant to your position (eg. Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

You can find the full position description and selection criteria by (("clicking here")).

Applications

Please include the following two attachments: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV).

We may review applications and interview candidates on a rolling-basis, therefore we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. 

Note that applicants require current unlimited working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role.

Closing Date: 11:59PM, 29 April 2025

Contact: For any questions, please contact jobs-au@wwf.org.au