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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world''s largest and most respected nature conservation organizations, active in nearly 100 countries. Backed by over six million supporters and a global network of 90 offices, our committed teams are currently running 1,300 projects - working to protect biodiversity for more than 60 years.WWF Germany operates as an independent part of this global network. While nature and wildlife conservation remain central to our mission, our work increasingly extends across sectors - supporting stakeholders in finance, politics, and society as they move towards greater sustainability.We achieve this first and foremost through our people: individuals who are experts in their field, who roll up their sleeves, and who are passionate about our mission - all while bringing a sense of joy and energy to their work. They are driven by a shared commitment to building a sustainable future and see their role as part of a greater purpose: the belief that together, we can create a future worth living.Do you identify with our goals of WWF? Do you share our passion and belief in making a difference?To strengthen our Funding for Nature department based in Berlin, WWF Germany is seeking for the next possible date, limited for 3 years in full time (with 40 hours per week) a qualifiedFinancial Mechanism Expert (m/f/d) This role will support WWF Germany''s work on climate and conservation finance, in order to mobilise more funding for nature. The main focus will be on developing WWF Germany''s Beyond Value Chain Mitigation workstream, and also to work on other innovative financial mechanisms.Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM):We want to accelerate additional climate action and help companies make a meaningful contribution to global climate goals. As climate change continues to pose unprecedented challenges, innovativeapproaches such as BVCM are critical to closing the emissions gap and catalysing transformative action. The position sits at the intersection of business strategy, climate science and nature-based solutions and will support WWF Germany in developing and implementing an impactful BVCM offering for businesses. We are looking for a mix of technical expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to work in a team to realise the following tasks, among others:Development of WWF Germany''s BVCM product offering, in close cooperation with other WWF officesIdentifying, analysing and financing a portfolio of high-quality nature-based solutions (NbS) and transformative climate activitiesDeveloping the BVCM monitoring, reporting and verification framework and identifying third-party providersSupport WWF Germany in engaging companies to understand business needs and promote and implement BVCM strategiesDesign and implement training and capacity building programmes such as a) the development of guidelines and tools to support companies in designing and implementing BVCM initiatives, b) the development of case studies and communication materials to showcase BVCM success stories and experiences and c) training activities for WWF officesRepresentation of WWF in multi-stakeholder initiatives and industry forums on BVCMFinancing mechanisms:In the face of accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss, there is an urgent need to diversify our funding sources and mobilise funds for climate, nature and people through different financing mechanisms. We are looking for someone to join our team who can combine expertise in sustainable finance with a passion for environmental issues and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the landscapes where WWF Germany works, to perform the following tasks, among others:Identifying, introducing and implementing conservation financing mechanisms in WWF Germany''s focus regions, such as project finance for permanence, debt for nature swaps and other innovative sustainable financing modelsCapacity building in local WWF offices on the use of financing mechanisms for nature conservationDevelopment of guidelines, reports and case studies on financing mechanismsAn understanding of values that matches our WWF values: Determination. Respect. Honesty. Responsibility. Co-operation.For this specific position you will also bring:General requirementsMSc degree in finance, economics, environmental science, or a related fieldStrong understanding of environmental and climate-related challenges in developing countriesExperience in developing partnerships and collaborative initiatives across sectorsExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior business and government leadersExcellent project management and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience in capacity building and training deliveryStrong analytical and report writing skillsFluency in English; proficiency in other languages relevant to target regions is an advantageCorporate climate finance experienceMinimum 3 years experience working on corporate sustainability or climate topics, with understanding of the SBTi framework and net-zero strategiesUnderstanding of Nature-based Solutions and climate projectsUnderstanding of monitoring, reporting and verification approachesConservation finance experienceExperience in sustainable finance, with a focus on emerging marketsKnowledge of conservation and sustainable finance mechanismsBe part of something that truly matters, help make a real difference for our planetInspiring colleagues and the freedom to bring YOUR ideas to lifeJoin a culture of collaboration and purpose with flat hierarchies and quick decision-making whether you''re working from our centrally located offices in Berlin - Mitte, close to Hamburg''s town hall or from one of our project locationsFlexible working hours, the option to work remotely (home office) and 30 days of annual vacationMonthly incentives and a company pension planJBRP1_DE