Senior Program Officer, Resilient Rivers

Job overview

Senior Program Officer, Resilient Rivers is an onsite role in Washington, DC. Compensation is not specified. The role supports World Wildlife Fund’s Connected Rivers of Resilience Initiative, which works toward valuing, protecting, and restoring connected rivers for the benefit of people and nature. WWF works globally with communities, companies, and governments on conservation. The role exists to provide technical analysis, project management, partnership support, and communications for freshwater protection and restoration programs. Research, hydrologic assessment, mapping, project coordination, and monitoring help advance the initiative’s strategy and connect its work with broader conservation priorities.

What you'll do

• Support and lead report writing, proposal development, and resource mobilization
• lead technical assessments quantifying hydrologic benefits of freshwater protection and restoration
• coordinate with WWF teams and offices on technical, research, and policy insights
• lead technical assessment, map making, knowledge management, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation
• co-lead initiative communications and outreach
• support WWF offices and cross-team connections
• research technical information, policies, tools, and trends
• develop and implement project and grant components
• coordinate with project personnel, grantees, consultants, and partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior program officer

resilient rivers

freshwater conservation

river restoration

hydrology

gis

technical analysis

project management

partnerships

monitoring and evaluation

washington dc

world wildlife fund

no visa sponsorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in hydrology, environmental or freshwater science, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. Requires six years of relevant professional experience, or three years with an advanced degree. Basic GIS is required; advanced GIS and Python are preferred. Not eligible for employment visa sponsorship; relocation is not provided.

About the employer

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations. Sector: 81.