Head of Operations Job Vacancy at WWF

Position: Head of Operations

Location: Tanzania Country Office

Reports to: Country Director

Deadline: 29th August 2025

Key Requirement: Master’s degree + 7+ years in international NGO operations

About WWF

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

What We Do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the country program Operations function
  • Review and improve processes, systems and evaluate performance of business units
  • Liaise with government authorities for work permits, visas, and tax exemptions
  • Manage contracts, procurement, logistics, and IT functions
  • Oversee vehicle fleet management and fixed asset registers
  • Develop and maintain administrative policies aligned with WWF Field Operations Manual
  • Supervise operations, logistics, and IT staff

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration/Social Sciences
  • At least 7 years in an international NGO in a similar or related job
  • Excellent administrative/managerial and time management skills
  • Sound understanding of governmental procedures
  • Fluency in English and strong computer skills (MS Office, Oracle ESP preferred)

Skills & Competencies

  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Strong negotiation, contract administration, and policy implementation skills
  • Experience engaging with government ministries (immigration, finance, etc.)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in multicultural environments

How to Apply

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

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Deadline

29th August 2025

Work permit restrictions may apply. Early application is encouraged.