The WWF-Philippines Youth Program seeks to raise environmental awareness, foster leadership, and encourage active engagement among young people in the country. The program is structured into three core components: Education, Enrichment, and Leadership. These components equip youth with the knowledge, skills, tools, and opportunities to advocate for sustainability and actively engage in environmental protection.

The WWF Youth Lead will be responsible for managing the three core components of the WWF-Philippines Youth Program and driving strategic planning and fundraising efforts to support program activities. The position involves overseeing the development, implementation, monitoring, and fundraising of programs and related initiatives while ensuring alignment with WWF’s Youth Program goals.

• A. Strategic Planning and Management
  • Lead the strategic planning and implementation of initiatives under the Education, Enrichment, and Leadership components of the WWF-Philippines Youth Program.
  • Ensure alignment with WWF’s goals and objectives, including expanding youth engagement in environmental conservation efforts and fostering leadership development.
  • Identify and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of each pillar and adjust program strategies as needed.
• B. Program Oversight
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and management of the Education, Enrichment, and Leadership components, ensuring each pillar's activities and projects are efficiently executed.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, schools, and partner organizations.
  • Facilitate cross-pillar (component) collaboration, ensuring that tools, resources, and best practices are shared effectively across the program’s components.
  • Ensure a cohesive and consistent environmental education experience for all youth participants.
• C. Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
  • Develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure financial support for WWF-Philippines Youth Programs, including donor engagement and cultivating long-term relationships.
  • Identify potential funding sources such as grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donors and submit proposals and applications to secure funds.
  • Monitor and report on fundraising goals, expenditures, and resource utilization to ensure accountability and transparency.
• D. Program Partnerships
  • Establish and nurture partnerships with institutions, organizations, and community groups, government agencies (DepEd/ CHED), schools, and youth networks.
  • Manage collaborative efforts with local organizations and institutions to promote the program and reach broader youth audiences.
  • Lead efforts to advocate for the integration of environmental education into national curriculum and sustainability pathways.
• E. Leadership Development
  • Oversee the design and execution of leadership training programs, mentorship initiatives, and youth advocacy campaigns to build a new generation of environmental leaders.
  • Facilitate youth engagement through youth forums, environmental camps, and school-based activities that encourage youth participation in conservation efforts.
• F. Impact Measurement
  • Lead efforts to design the efforts to measure and evaluate the program’s impact, tracking youth behavior changes, leadership involvement, and participation in WWF programs.
  • Design and analyze surveys, evaluations, and reports to assess the educational impact in sustainability careers, and the overall effectiveness of WWF’s youth engagement strategy.
  • Use data and feedback to improve program design and delivery.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Experience: 
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in program management, youth leadership development, and/or environmental education.
  • Proven experience in fundraising and resource mobilization, with a successful track record in securing financial support from various sources.
  • Strong background in project design and management, including strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Experience working with youth, community groups, and educational institutions.
• Skills: 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in program management tools and fundraising platforms.
  • Knowledge of environmental conservation issues, sustainability practices, and education initiatives.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strategic Plan: Development and execution of a comprehensive strategy for each of the three components.
• Fundraising Goals: Achieve fundraising targets set for the Youth Program, including securing new funding opportunities and maintaining existing donor relationships.
• Program Impact: Track and report on KPIs such as youth engagement rates, leadership development milestones, and measurable environmental outcomes.
• Partnership Growth: Establish and manage new strategic partnerships in the program’s key areas, such as education, local community involvement, corporate sponsors.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Provide regular progress reports on program activities, impact, and resource utilization, including tracking donor contributions and program expenditures.

• Internal: 
  • Reports to the Director of Conservation Programs
  • Collaborates with other WWF staff, including conservation, communications, and operations teams.
• External: 
  • Engages with partner organizations, schools, community groups, donors, and government agencies, youth participants and affiliated networks.

The WWF Youth Lead may be assigned other duties and responsibilities by the supervisor, in accordance with WWF-Philippines’ policies and safeguards. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, WWF does not discriminate based on an applicant’s race, religion, sex, gender, or disability status. Submissions by mail will not be accepted to reduce the use of paper. Due to the high volume of applications, inquiries via phone cannot be accepted.

Interested applicants can email their CV with a cover letter to apply@wwf.org.ph