Contribute to conservation program development/management and corporate fundraising.

As a program officer,

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and scaling of effective and innovative conservation programs.
• Foster collaboration between conservation and business sectors to drive measurable environmental outcomes.
• Develop conservation initiatives aligned with organizational priorities and global environmental frameworks (e.g., GBF, TNFD).
• Lead or support program planning, proposal development, and donor reporting (technical and financial)
• Engage with corporate stakeholders to align biodiversity goals with business practices and ESG commitments.
• Ensure programs are evidence-based, scalable, and responsive to evolving conservation and sustainability trends.

As a program team 2 member,

• Advance strategic corporate partnerships to support biodiversity-focused fundraising and impact
• Support the integration of nature-positive goals into corporate strategies, operations, and reporting frameworks.
• Support internal coordination across teams (e.g., Biodiversity, Communications) for cross-functional program design.
• Contribute to corporate fundraising by identifying and cultivating strategic business partnerships.

Under supervising of program team 2 Lead, The program officer is responsible to

• Design and develop innovative conservation programs aligned with organizational priorities and environmental frameworks (e.g. GBF, TNFD etc.)
• Lead or support the creation of concept notes, proposals, and technical/financial reports for donors and partners
• Monitor program performance to ensure impact and scalability
• Facilitate dialogue between conservation and corporate stakeholders, translating ecological goals into actionable business value.
• Support the development of tools, guidance, and metrics for corporate biodiversity performance and reporting.

As a team member of the program team 2, The program officer is expected to work on new corporate engagement and conservation programs through support team lead.

• Coordinate with internal teams (Biodiversity, Communications) to ensure evidence-based and cross-functional program design
• Stay up to date on conservation trends, methodologies and policy developments to inform program strategy
• Identify and pursue strategic partnerships with businesses committed to biodiversity, sustainability, and ESG goals.
• Develop tailored engagement strategies that integrate conservation objectives into corporate operations, supply chains, and CSR initiatives

◈This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs

[Knowledge]

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of research tools and methodology
• Knowledge of the global and local market and industry trends

[Skills]

• Over 3 years of professional experience in project management, corporate relationship management, business to business sales or consulting.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in both English and Korean
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to handle tasks and issues effectively
• Ability to collect and analyze useful data and information
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Proficient in computer and office tools

[Attitude] 

• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• Commitment to, and demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team
• Openness and willingness to explore and study on broad range of topics
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

• Knowledge: Specialized in business management or consulting related to corporate social value, ESG or sustainable business, corporate environment management is preferred.
• Skills: Working experiences in large or medium scale of companies, government agencies or other relevant organizations are preferred.