Partnerships Officer

(This is a permanent position based in Newlands or Braamfontein)

WWF is the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisation, with over 6 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

WWF South Africa is a national office that is part of the WWF network. We are a local NGO that has worked for 50 years with the aim of inspiring all South Africans to live in harmony with nature, for the benefit of our country and the wellbeing of all our people. WWFs work is for nature, for you.

Our work is challenging and exciting and we love what we do. To join our team, you need to be brilliant at what you do, passionate, results-orientated and have a positive attitude.

Background

The Partnerships funding is an integral part of WWF South Africa’s fundraising mix, building relationships with key international aid agencies, embassies and Trusts and Foundations (Local and International) to enable the achievement of WWF South Africa’s strategic outcomes.

The Partnerships Officer will support the Strategic Partnership Specialist and the Public Sector Partnerships Manager to mobilise resources from the international development sector to contribute to WWF-SA’s Strategy, and to strengthen partnerships with the international development sector relevant to South Africa.