Deputy Lead, Ending Deforestation and Conversion at WWF… · Remote

Role Summary The Deputy Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for driving delivery, technical coherence and network-wide coordination of WWF’s Ending Deforestation and Conversion agenda. Working in close partnership with the Global Lead, the role ensures that the CEO Push, Breakthrough and wider initiative are effectively implemented, technically robust, and fully connected across the WWF Network, including the DCF Community of Practice and priority landscapes. This is a leadership role with significant responsibility for programme delivery, integration and engagement across the Network

Major Functions

Provide direct support and coordination to the Breakthrough pillars. Lead development and operationalisation of the Breakthrough (theory of change, workplans, monitoring) and ensure technical coherence and integration across pillars, regions and thematic areas. Translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable workplans and delivery pathways Act as central coordination point for the DCF Community of Practice. Strengthen knowledge sharing, alignment and collaboration across the network. Produce concise, action‑oriented network updates and briefings and maintain and strengthen SharePoint site to ensure transparency, institutional memory and efficient collaboration. Support delivery in priority landscapes and link global strategy to on-the-ground implementation. Support alignment across policy, advocacy, communications and corporate engagement teams working on deforestation and conversion issues. Lead development of fundable concepts, proposals and donor narratives. Establish monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting systems. Lead technical horizon scanning and provide insights for decision-making.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Significant experience in programme delivery and coordination of complex global initiatives Deep understanding of deforestation and conversion drivers, including supply chains, finance, policy and governance. Proven ability to operate across a global network and drive alignment and execution Strong experience in programme design and implementation Experience working in or with tropical forest countries and landscape programmes. Track record of engaging with senior stakeholders across multiple domains Degree in environmental science, policy, economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Required Competencies

Strategic Delivery & Execution: Ability to translate a global vision into clear, actionable priorities and coordinated delivery across a complex network, ensuring consistent execution and impact Strong communication and influencing skills and able to provide clear insight, structured analysis and practical recommendations to support decision-making Ability to lead and support distributed teams, communities of practice and technical collaborators Ability to navigate complexity and drive system-level change.

Working Relationships Internal – WWF Brazil CEO and leadership team; Biodiversity Practice Core Team; regional and country offices; DCF Community of Practice. External – Senior representatives from governments, private sector, financial institutions, NGOs, multilateral organisations and coalitions focused on deforestation and land-use systems. WWF Values The role holder is expected to demonstrate WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.