Senior Director, Community Bioeconomy Finance

Responsibilities

• Lead the co-design of inclusive community bioeconomy finance strategies and architectures across priority landscapes.
• Strengthen local financial ecosystems by supporting the development and scaling of locally governed institutions like SACCOs and community banks.
• Mobilize catalytic capital and philanthropic support to test and scale community finance models.
• Structure blended finance vehicles, public-private partnerships, or results-based finance mechanisms.
• Provide strategic oversight of financial modeling for early-stage nature-based enterprises.
• Build and steward relationships with Indigenous leaders, governments, DFIs, and investors.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience in development finance, impact investment, or project finance.
• Advanced degree in economics, finance, economic development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with local financial institutions (e.g., credit unions, rural banks).
• Experience designing blended finance structures or catalytic capital mechanisms.
• Practical experience with bioeconomy enterprises in developing country contexts.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English; Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred.

About the Company

Founded in 1961, WWF works to help people and nature thrive. As a global conservation organization, WWF operates in more than 100 countries, partnering with communities, companies, and governments to protect wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and advance sustainable solutions.