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Sustainable Finance Project Officer

WWF(세계자연기금)의 Sustainable Finance Project Officer는 인류와 자연이 조화를 이루는 미래를 구축하기위하여 WWF의 6개 글로벌 목표(기후∙에너지, 담수, 산림, 식량, 야생동물, 해양)의 달성을 가속하는것을 목표로, 지속가능한 금융으로의 전환에관하여 활동하게 됩니다.

지속가능한 발전에 부합하도록 금융 흐름의 방향을전환하고자 운영되는 Global Sustainable Finance Program을바탕으로, 금융 관련 규제 및 가이드라인 관련 제언, 기준 설립지원, 역량 강화 프로그램 운영 등 국내 정책제언 및 다양한이해관계자(은행, 기관투자자, 규제기관, 증권거래소 등)와의소통이 주요 업무에 포함됩니다.

Sustainable Finance Practice에 소속되어 국내∙외 Program and Partnership 팀과 긴밀히 협력하며 일하게 됩니다.

WWF has identified the finance sector as a key driver of global economic activity with which we must engage to successfully deliver on our long-term conservation mission.

To do this, we work with key finance sector players including banks, investors, regulators, stock exchanges, across six focus areas:

1.   Regulations & Guidelines: We provide recommendations & facilitate dialogue between regulatory authorities & financial institutions (FIs) to raise the bar for sustainable finance at the national & regional level.

2.   Standards: We help FIs understand what makes certain standards & certification schemes credible, to help them ensure that their due diligence & verification processes assure robust sustainability practices.

3.   Capacity Building: We empower FIs through ESG capacity building in both industry-wide workshops & bilateral training sessions. Our trainings cover a range of thematic focus areas, help FIs to better assess & price risk, value companies, develop new products.

4.   Research & Tools: We conduct research, develop best practice guides, benchmark FIs’ progress on ESG integration to ensure timely progress towards a resilient & sustainable financial system. We also help FIs to understand & implement cutting-edge tools so they can better understand, measure, manage evolving ESG risks & opportunities.

5.   Engagement: We support investors to engage with their portfolio companies & exert their influence & facilitate large scale, meaningful change.

6.   Green Financial Solutions: We work with FIs to support the development of innovative green financial solutions based on science-based criteria that create measurable environmental & social impacts alongside competitive financial returns.

The new officer will work with Korea conservation & partnership team.

He/she will develop the Korea finance practice strategy, policy guidance with regulators, research on emerging sustainable finance issues, engagement, capacity building, advocacy with financial institutions, the development of suitable risk management tools, the development of new financial products that support sustainable development.

He/she will work with WWF Asia Sustainable Finance Hub & conservation experts across the network.

 Strategy development & financial market transformation:

Develop Korea Finance practice strategy to identify priority FIs for engagement to secure public commitments that incorporate sustainability into corporate practices in order to shift industry-wide norms & SOPs.

 Stakeholder outreach & relationship management: 

Manage bilateral relationships with key investors (asset owners, asset managers), banks, stock exchanges, government ministries, etc.

to mobilize finance sector players to leverage their power as shareholders, lenders, regulators to drive change in corporate behaviour.

 Campaigns related to sustainable finance policy advocacy:

Constructively engage with financial regulators & finance industry associations to advocate for the development, adoption, implementation of more robust sustainable finance regulations.

In some cases, directly support the development of these regulations and/or provide input & feedback on regulations being developed.

 Research:

Conduct research on ESG issues & sustainability disclosures & asses/benchmark FIs’ extent of ESG integration.

Manage the design & writing of reports & guides to be used to engage FIs.

 Education:

Build capacity for finance sector professionals on how to integrate ESG risks & opportunities into their purpose, policies, processes, staffing decisions, product development & portfolio evaluations.

Work with WWF commodity, climate & water experts to distill insights & knowledge into guidance for the finance sector.

 Communications:

Manage relationships with mainstream finance, sustainable finance, sustainability-focused media outlets.

Write & publish research papers, blog articles, opinion pieces.

Participate in key sustainable finance conferences by speaking on panels & presenting WWF research & tools to raise awareness throughout the region on pressing natural capital & sustainable finance issues.

Fund raising, budgeting, reporting: Develop fund raising proposals & try to secure long-term funding.

Assist in monitoring, evaluating, budgeting & reporting of project performance against planned objectives & deliverables & milestones.

·        Relevant educational qualifications, Master’s Degree preferred, in either finance, economics / environment management;

·        Minimum 4 years working experience in the area of finance, consulting / sustainability, experience working with corporates is preferred

·        Understanding of how environmental concerns relate to material business risks & opportunities;

·        Knowledge of the finance sector levers for change as they relate to sustainability;

·        Ability to analyze ESG issues & to effectively communicate these to FI partners;

·        Ability to prioritize & operate under tight deadlines;

·        Ability to work independently & proactively;

·        Excellent oral & written communication skills;

·        Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined & Engaging.

Internal: reports to senior director of conservation & partnership, collaborates with conservation & partnership team, communication team, fundraising team, finance & administration team, works with relevant colleagues in the network

External: With financial institutions, regulators, stock exchanges, responsible finance platforms & consultants

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Ocean Program Project (Junior) Officer

WWF(세계자연기금)의  Ocean Program Project Officer 는 인류와자연이 조화를 이루는 미래를 구축하기위하여 지속가능한 바다를 실현하는것을 궁극적인 목표로 지속가능한어업과 양식이 실현될 수 있도록 남획,혼획 및 불법어업을 근절하고 생태계보전 및 해양보호구역 확대 등을 통해해양이 고갈되지 않고 기후변화에대응할 수 있는 잠재력을 향상시킵니다.

주요한 업무는 팀멤버들과 함께 국내외프로젝트를 수행하는 것으로 여기에는국내외 정책제언, 시장개선 및 대중소통을 포함합니다. 지속가능한방식으로 수산물이 생산될 수 있도록어민들과, 정책결정자, 선사들,유통사들, NGO들 그리고 소비자와긴밀하게 협조하고, 지속가능한 수산물인증, 대중인식 증진, 정부 및지방자치단체와 함께 정책 방향을모색하며 콘퍼런스/라운드테이블 개최및 운영이 주요업무에 포함됩니다.

Oceans Practice에 소속되어 국내∙외 Program and Partnership 팀과긴밀히 협력하며 일하게 됩니다. 

Protect coastal & marine ecosystem with marine protected area management & improve the sustainability in fisheries & aquaculture farming with priority fisheries so to achieve productive & resilient ocean ecosystems, sustaining human well-being & conserving bio-diversity

He/she will work as a member of the Program Team under the supervision of the Program Manager, but is expected to work with a high degree of anatomy & initiative. Working closely with the Program Team members, he/she will engage in implementation of various projects & the program activities, especially the projects designed to – but not limited to these;

1. Promote the sustainable fishing practices in the domestic & distant water fisheries of Korea; &

2. Prevent, deter & eradicate illegal, unreported & unregulated (IUU) fishing activities involving fishing vessels, businesses & other stakeholders in the domestic & export seafood value chain & to improve traceability & transparency of the seafood produced, processed & traded therein.

To ensure the timely & successful delivery of the project outcomes & deliverables, he/she is expected to leverage his/her knowledge & skills in cooperating with members of WWF International & Korea’s Office & engaging in external stakeholders

Working as a member of the Program Team, the Project Officer is responsible for;

 Organizing & convening in-person & virtual meetings with key stakeholders e.g. fishing companies, cooperatives, seafood processors/traders/buyers/retailers, government officials, NGOs

 Implementing & co-designing communication activities to increase the public & consumer awareness,

           Keeping track of & monitoring in changes in fisheries-/fishing-related policies at the Korean government agencies, Regional Fisheries Management Organizations, International Maritime Organizations, UN Food & Agriculture Organizations & other relevant national/international organizations & agreements

 Implementing & co-designing research & analysis to support the implementation of the projects & the overall Ocean Program, / as integral parts thereof

Liaising & maintaining regular contact with key stakeholders mentioned above

·        Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in fisheries management, fisheries science/other environmental policy/science related to fisheries & oceans in general;

·        Years of professional experience in marine & fisheries conservation, policy, law, environment & development / marine/coastal resources management are preferred

·        Experiences in working in government agencies, pelagic fishing companies, seafood processors/traders/buyers/retailers / other relevant organizations are preferred.

·        Extensive knowledge & understanding of major marine conservation issues including fisheries impacts & management, international marine law & governance & community based marine resource management.

·        Good understanding of the links between marine conservation & issues such as climate change, sustainable development, international trade;

·        Experience in working with governments, corporate sector, aid agencies, civil society, NGOs;

·        Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills in English & Korean

·        Strong research & analytical skills

·        Knowledge of research tools & methodology

·        Ability to collect & analyse useful data & information

·        Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time & within budget

·        Commitment to, demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team

·        Ability to work unsupervised, in a rapidly changing environment

·        Effective computer skills

Internal: As part of the Program team, works with oceans conservation program manager’s supervisory & conservation director’s management. works closely with all other colleagues in the WWF Korea team.

External: Ministry of ocean & fishery, fishing companies such as Dongwon, Shilla, Sajo, etc., civil societies such as EJF, Appeal, CIES, certification assessment bodies such as Control Union, DNV-GL, Loyd certification

6 months fixed term

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Market Engagement Officer

‘Market Engagement Officer’는 WWF(세계자연기금)의 기업 파트너십과 자연보전 활동의 효과를 높이기 위하여 지속가능한 생산과 소비로 전환되는 시장을만드는 것을 궁극적인 목표로 활동하게 됩니다. 

기업 파트너십 리더십에 따라, 다양한 기업들이 참여 가능한 프로그램을 기획하고, 지속가능한 시장 변화를이끌 수 있는 전략 수립 및 다수의 이해관계자들의 참여를 이끌 수 있는 행사 개최와 운영 등 이 주요업무에 포함됩니다.

Market Engagement팀에 소속되어보전(conservation)팀과 파트너십(partnership)팀과 긴밀히 협력하며 일하게 됩니다. 

Market practice of conservation programs works to accelerate corporate engagements & assist reach out of conservation practice programs. Under the supervision of corporate partnership leader, design & execute the corporate engagement programs & interactions with science   & solutions so to assist conservation practice programs.

Plan & Execute the Conservation Market Engagement

§  Plan the market engagement strategy & programs based on communication with conservation programs & corporate partnership team.

§  Design the multilateral corporate engagement programs through bilateral & multilateral partnership programs so to assist conservation programs (across practices).

§   Manage the delivery of conservation corporate engagements for variable types of engagements.

§   Manage the key accounts relationship & support corporate engagement events & communications.

§   Closely work with partnership team & conservation program team.

The Conservation Market Engagement Officer in market engagement team works in Seoul, Korea.. & working as a full time member of conservation & partnership team.

Under supervising of corporate partnership team manager, he/she is responsible to

 Plan the market engagement strategy & programs based on communication with conservation programs & corporate partnership team under supervision of senior director of conservation & partnership.

 Design the corporate engagement programs in detail (purpose, deion, approach, target companies, operation plan) both of bilateral & multilateral partnership programs so to assist conservation programs across practices.

 Co-work with conservation program teams in variable types of corporate engagements as round tables, workshops, conferences, project engagements.

 Develop the target corporate list for specific programs & develop the new engagements of corporate through proposals, meetings, other activities.

 Manage account relationship with key accounts for each programs & support corporate engagement events & communications.

 Periodically revisit market engagement programs with conservation team & partnership team so to align with organization strategy.

 Supports the ideation new seafood/climate market initiatives for the WWF conservation & partnership team objectives.

 Liaises with external stakeholders including but not limited to academics, NGOs, industry groups, foundations in order to support partnership project development & implementation

 Monitoring & evaluation related initiatives & activities & keep update with a current industry trend for sustainable market transformation

 Adheres to the WWF mission, as well LIVES the WWF Values:

Engaging, Optimistic, Determined, Knowledgeable by demonstrating WWF behaviors in way of working:

Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, Innovate Fearlessly

·        Bachelor’s (or higher) degree needed

·        Specialized in environment / business management related to corporate social value / sustainable business, corporate environment management is preferred.

·        Minimum 2 years of professional job experience in project management / corporate relationship management, business to business sales / business to business marketing are needed

·        Working experiences in government agencies, large / medium scale of companies, / other relevant organizations are preferred.

·        Experiences in working with team & collaborating teams in enterprises needed

·        Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills in both English & Korean

·        Strong leadership with clear task ownership & issue handling skills

·        Knowledge of research tools & methodology

·        Ability to collect & analyze useful data & information

·        Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time & within budget

·        Commitment to, demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team

·        Ability to work unsupervised, in a rapidly changing environment

·        Effective computer & office tools skills.

Internal: As part of the Conservation & Partnership team, works with partnership team manager. Collaborate with conservation programs team, communication team, international partnership team

External: Corporate Partners, external professional service organizations, subject matter experts in domestic market, governments / marketing agencies

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Energy Transition Program (Senior) Officer

WWF(세계자연기금)의 Energy Transition Senior Officer는 인류와 자연이조화를 이루는 미래를 구축하기 위하여 지구온난화를 1.5도로 제한하는 것을궁극적인 목표로, 지속가능한 에너지시스템으로의 전환에관하여 활동하게 됩니다.

화석연료로부터 재생에너지로의 전환을 중심으로 에너지 고효율화, 에너지절약을 포함하여 운영되는 Global Energy Transition Program을 바탕으로하여, 국내 정책제언 및 다양한 이해관계자와의 소통을 주도해 나가게됩니다. 

국내 에너지 전환 프로그램 전략 수립 및운영, 다수의 이해관계자 참여를 이끌 수 있는 콘퍼런스/라운드테이블 개최및 운영이 주요업무에 포함됩니다.

Climate & Energy Practice에 소속되어 국내∙외 Program

 & Partnership 팀과 긴밀히 협력하며 일하게 됩니다. 

Mitigate climate change through commitment of ambitious & science based targets of greenhouse gas emission reduction & scale up the renewable energy transition from fossil fuels so to achieve the equitable & just transition that limits warming to 1.5°C, protects people & biodiversity & builds a climate resilient future.

Program senior officer designs the strategy & critical contribution outcome of the Program at WWF-Korea aligned with global practice goal & strategy. Also he/she takes responsibility of communications & reporting as a focal point of the Practice.

Under the supervision of Korea Conservation Director, senior officer coordinates all activities of the program including planning & managing implementation, tries to develop projects to secure funds of the program running, leads project delivery & design related initiatives to achieve goals & outcomes of the program. He/she represents scaling up the energy transition to renewables so to mitigate climate change to both internal & external stakeholders & partner relations with government, private sector & civil society for the objectives (subject to be adjusted) as follows:

Make influence that Korean government phase out coal & oils & transit to renewable energy so to achieve the Paris Agreement’s goal.

Motivate Korean companies participate at Rights to Renewable Energy initiatives & plan & execute the energy usage from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Senior Officer of Energy Transition Program

 Design & execute the Korea Energy Transition Program strategy:

Design & execute the Program strategy to support & achieve the Korea office strategic objectives aligned with WWF global strategic outcomes & collaboration with climate & energy leaders across the network

 Design & deliver the Korea “Energy Transition” positions & key messages:

Design & deliver positions & effective key messages for communications with corporates, governments & cities so to motivate market shifts & movements in energy transitioning to renewables thorough consideration of the Practice positions & local circumstances

 Engage with corporate & public sector:

Build effective partnerships with key stakeholders including those from corporate, government & NGO sectors in order to achieve strategic outcomes.

Manage collaboration based on technical program knowledge & insights with corporates, governments, other NGOs

 Internal & external communication:

Represent WWF Korea in relevant renewable energy transitions & coal phase out in national & international fora.

Act as a WWF spokesperson on energy issues in various forums & media. Pull attention & collaborate with marketing & communication team through explanation of program’s activities & messages

 Work for fundraising: 

Information gathering of funding opportunities through collaborate with international network team & corporate partnership, develop proposals & try to get the funds through conversations so to secure stable on-going program activities with qualities

 Lead project delivery in Energy program:

lead whole project lifecycle from project planning to successful delivery of scope of works agreed & achieve project objectives & outcomes.

Manage project financials & funder expectation through appropriate communication & reporting Co-work with Climate & Energy team & collaborate with other conservation practices & partnership team, communication team, fundraising team so to achieve the organization vision & goals

 Bachelor’s (or higher) degree needed

Specialized in environment, energy, energy transition, climate change, renewable energy, international policy, / business management related to energy is preferred.

 Minimum 7 years of professional job experience in climate change & energy transition program needed

 Working experiences in government agencies, large / medium scale of companies, / other relevant organizations are preferred.

 Experiences in working with team & collaborating teams in enterprises needed

Adheres to the WWF mission, as well LIVES the WWF Values: Engaging, Optimistic, Determined, Knowledgeable by demonstrating WWF behaviours in way of working: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, Innovate Fearlessly

 Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills in both English & Korean

 Strong leadership & demonstrated ability to plan & deliver works

 Knowledge of research tools & methodology

 Ability to collect & analyze useful data & information

 Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time & within budget

 Commitment to, demonstrated ability to work well as lead / part of a team

 Ability to work unsupervised, in a rapidly changing environment

 Effective computer & office tools skills.

Internal: works with climate & energy team, collaborates with conservation & partnership team as a teammate, collaborates with communication team, fundraising team, finance & administration team, works with conservation director & other relevant colleagues in the network

External: governments, private sector, corporate, civil societies, domestic market subject matter experts

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