Sr. Specialist, Program Operations - 26033

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world's leading conservation organizations, seeks a Sr. Specialist, Program Operations.

The Sr. Specialist is responsible for the financial management of specific programs assigned to the role. The position will manage the budgets, cost proposals, financial tracking, analysis and reporting, grants and agreements, and administrative functions for the assigned portfolio. They ensure financial and administrative assistance to, and oversight of, program staff and grantees to ensure that budgets and agreements are in compliance with WWF policies, procedures, systems, and donor requirements.

Salary Range: $80,600 ~ $100,800

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired willbe required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Manage annual budgeting process including long range planning and administering budgets
• Supports the consolidation of program-wide annual budgets including monitoring budgets, producing budget reports, and preparing financial analysis and forecasting for entire program.
• Leads cost proposal for funding opportunities and supports development of proposal budgets. Monitors the lifecycle of the financial progress of proposals throughout execution and close out.
• Coordinates and prepares financial reports to restricted donors. Reviews and approves network and government financial reports prepared by Donor Reporting Team. Reviews and analyzes all project financial reports to ensure compliance and notifies program staff of any problems or discrepancies and provides technical assistance to grantees in resolving problems.
• Reviews the allocation of Programmatic staff time on awards, ensures accurate labor charging to donors and performs effort certification reclasses as necessary.
• Manages the lifecycle of outgoing agreements under their respective portfolio to ensure appropriate financial and administrative management systems are implemented to meet the level and complexity of funding to ensure compliance with donor funds.
• Monitoring agreement-related accounts and reconciling conditional grants on a quarterly basis and compiles projections for Q4 accruals on conditional grants.
• Recommends and implements departmental procedures and provides feedback on policies and operating procedures.
• Stays abreast of program issues to provide overall support to program initiatives.
• Partners with Program staff to support operational responsibilities and serves as a resource for financial and administrative policies
• Provides training and guidance to program staff and field staff on budget formulation, tracking and adjustments, expense accounting, financial analysis and reporting, and contract management.
• Identifies training needs and facilitates contracts orientation and training for newly hired program staff, in coordination with other Program Operations staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Relationship Building: Works effectively with individuals and teams across different functions, departments, or disciplines to achieve shared objectives and build mutual trust.

• Client and Constituent Focus: Anticipates, understands, and meets the needs of internal or external clients, constituents, or stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and long-term partnership.

• Communication and Training Skills: Clearly conveys information and instructions, engages learners or audiences, and supports knowledge transfer through effective teaching or guidance.

• WWF's core values - Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration: Demonstrates alignment with WWF's core values by acting with integrity and transparency, showing respect for all individuals and cultures, collaborating effectively across differences, and displaying the courage to challenge the status quo, speak up for what's right, and drive positive change. Individuals who embody this competency foster inclusive, ethical, and high-trust environments where people feel empowered, heard, and united toward a shared mission.

• A Bachelor's degree. Accounting, business, public administration, or related field preferred.
• MUST HAVEa minimum of 6 years of professional work experience
  

  • Budget Management / Accounting / Portfolio Management / Financial Analysis / Compliance and Policy

  • Analytical Thinking: Identifies, interprets, and evaluates relevant data, patterns, and relationships to solve problems, inform decisions, and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.

  • Adaptability / Stakeholder Management / Working Independently / Self-Starter

  • Project management experience overseeing financial and administrative activities.
  • Strong organizational, quantitative, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Excellent attention to detail, ability to prioritize and work accurately under time constraints.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with Adaptive, Smart Simple and Workday systems highly desirable
  • Able to operate with considerable independence and discretion.
• Familiarity with U.S Government funded/bilateral/multilateral projects is highly PREFRERED.
• Experience with non-profit organizations (Prefrered).
• Position may require travel to field offices in US or overseas.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
  • Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values:

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26033

• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.