WWF is building a future where humans live in harmony with nature
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an International NGO that deals with the conservation of nature. Its mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF has offices across the world and employs 8000 staff globally. The Innovation @ WWF team contributes to this vision by enabling and inspiring WWF teams and offices to create solutions for greater conservation impact through innovation for people and the planet by providing connection and supporting innovators to develop, implement and scale ideas.
Keep the innovation engine running smoothly in a fast-moving team
Are you a highly organised doer who loves bringing structure to complexity and making sure nothing falls through the cracks? Are you motivated by playing a key role behind the scenes to help tackle the climate and biodiversity crises? In this role (ideally suited for someone with at least 5 years of experience), you will support our global innovation team by organizing, coordinating, scheduling and ensuring actions are taken across multiple projects. Working closely with the Global Innovation Lead and our Scaling and Incubation Leads, you will help keep our strategic innovation portfolio on track.
A hands-on coordination role at the heart of WWF’s Innovation portfolio
Your main responsibility will be to help orchestrate the various workstreams that make up our strategic work within WWF - applying innovation tools to conservation and operational challenges across the organisation. While you won't need to be an expert in content or technical knowledge, you will be an essential part of the team, ensuring that everyone is aligned and that actions are taken promptly. Some of the projects you will contribute to are our Global Scaling Labs, Scaling Speedboats, Panda Labs and partnerships such as the academic partnership with the TUM (Technical University of Munich), as we explore the use of AI for project design in conservation. You will also be coordinating our network relationships to ensure we are engaging with the right players to help advance our mission.
A wide mix of responsibilities
This role brings together multiple streams of coordination and team support, so it’s important that you genuinely enjoy keeping several moving pieces aligned at once. You will work closely with our Global Innovation Lead and the Scaling and Incubation Leads, supporting the rhythm and flow of the team’s strategic work. As the operational backbone of the team, you will help create clarity, structure and momentum. Here are some of the main areas of work:
● Support coordination and scheduling of the team’s strategic work of applying innovation tools to conservation and operational challenges across WWF’s key global innovation programs.
● Work closely with the team to ensure alignment, schedule, keep up the pace and steward the team towards action.
● Help organise virtual agile sprints and collaborative workshops – co-ordinating scheduling across multiple time zones, providing technical back-up to facilitators, minute taking, and ensuring actions are captured, shared and tracked to ensure progress.
● Support the partnership with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) on AI for conservation project design by coordinating meetings, internal communication, and follow-ups.
● Help maintain WWF’s innovation network by maintaining the stakeholder relationship management database (Airtable), coordinating relationships, ensuring engagement with the right partners and stakeholders.
● Work primarily in the backend to organise knowledge, structure workflows, keep on top of invoices, reporting and team administration.
Are we a match?
● Experience: at least 5 years in project coordination, with educational background in topics such as management, entrepreneurship, business.
● Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate tasks efficiently, with excellent attention to details.
● Team Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with diverse teams and stakeholders across multiple projects.
● Scrum Master Experience: Experience in or willingness to take on Scrum Master duties, managing agile sprints and organise team collaboration.
● Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly organize and share information with the team.
● Tech-Savvy: Proficient in project management and communication tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Slack, Airtable, Microsoft Office etc.).
● Adaptable & Resilient: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities while maintaining flexibility.
● Language: Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.
Job Specification
Candidate Profile - Why do it?
● Impactful Work: Contribute to scaling WWF’s conservation impact on a global scale and work on exciting, innovative projects at the forefront of environmental conservation.
● Collaborative Team: Be part of a highly human, personal, and supportive team where everyone is encouraged to contribute and grow.
● Global Reach: Work with WWF’s international network, connecting with colleagues and partners from across the globe to tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
● Professional Growth: Develop your project coordination and agile management skills, working alongside experts in innovation and conservation.
● Flexible Working: Enjoy a flexible working schedule. Location independent while being open to accommodate CET time zones.
Summary
● Title: WWF Innovation Project Coordinator & Team Support
● Legal Form: Independent Contractor via WWF Switzerland. This role is a mandated, temporary role. You need to have a set-up as a consultant or a company via which you can invoice for your services. We will explain the detailed set-up during the recruitment process.
● Engagement: 32-36 hours a week with a flexible working schedule
● Contract length: Depending on start-date, until December 2026 (possibility of extension depending on funding)
● Location: Remote, ideally within CET time zones (applications from Asia, Latin America & Africa are highly encouraged)
● Remuneration: 1900-2400 Euros a month (subject to Cost-of-Living Adjustments based on country of residence, seniority and experience)
● Preferred starting date: as soon as possible
● Other: personal development & leave time (more info in the interview process)
Application Process
The deadline for submission is 1st of March 2026 EOD (Sunday). If you read this Job Description and feel excitement and energy, we can’t wait to receive your application. The application should include:
(1) a CV or Resume; (2) a 2mins (!) simple phone video in which you explain what excites you about this opportunity and how your skill sets fit the role; and (3) the submission of this form with a few questions. The form is also where you will upload your CV and the video.
Selected candidates will be invited for a group interview on the 9th of March 2026 at 2-3pm CET.
WWF is committed to having a diverse workforce. You should:
● Identify and align with the values of the WWF organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
● Demonstrate WWF behaviours in ways of working: Strive for impact, Listen deeply, Collaborate openly and Innovate fearlessly.
● Adhere to WWF’s brand characteristics, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
