WWF Innovation Project Coordinator & Team Support (Remote, March–December 2026)

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is hiring an Innovation Project Coordinator & Team Support professional to help drive global conservation impact through innovation. This is a remote, independent contractor mandate running from March 2026 to December 2026, with flexible working hours (30–36 hours per week).

If you are a highly organized professional with at least five years of project coordination experience and a passion for sustainability, climate action, and biodiversity, this role places you at the heart of WWF’s global innovation portfolio.

Application Deadline: 1 March 2026 (End of Day).

About WWF and the Innovation Team

WWF is one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, operating in over 100 countries with more than 8,000 staff globally. Its mission is to stop environmental degradation and build a future where humans live in harmony with nature.

The Innovation @ WWF team enables conservation breakthroughs by:

• Supporting teams across the global network

• Scaling impactful ideas

• Building strategic partnerships

• Applying innovation tools to conservation and operational challenges

As Innovation Project Coordinator, you will ensure these moving parts align smoothly.

Role Overview: Innovation Project Coordinator & Team Support

This is a hands-on coordination role that keeps WWF’s innovation engine running efficiently. You will work closely with:

• The Global Innovation Lead

• Scaling and Incubation Leads

• Internal and external partners

You won’t need deep technical conservation expertise. Instead, your strength lies in structure, organization, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Workstream Coordination

• Coordinate WWF’s global innovation programs

• Align schedules and timelines across multiple projects

• Maintain momentum across innovation initiatives

2. Agile Sprint & Workshop Support

• Organize virtual agile sprints across multiple time zones

• Provide technical and logistical support

• Capture meeting minutes and track action points

• Ensure follow-up and accountability

3. Academic & AI Partnership Coordination

Support collaboration with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) on exploring AI for conservation project design:

• Schedule and coordinate meetings

• Manage internal communication

• Track next steps and deliverables

4. Stakeholder & Network Management

• Maintain WWF’s innovation network database (Airtable)

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement

• Ensure alignment with key conservation partners

5. Operational Backbone

• Organize knowledge and documentation

• Oversee invoices and reporting

• Support overall team administration

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• At least 5 years of experience in project coordination

• Background in management, business, entrepreneurship, or related fields

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum Master experience is a plus)

• Excellent written and verbal English skills

• Proficiency with tools like Asana, Trello, Slack, Airtable, Microsoft Office

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment

What You’ll Gain

Impactful Global Work

Contribute directly to scaling WWF’s conservation impact worldwide.

Collaborative Environment

Work within a human-centered, supportive innovation team.

Professional Growth

Develop advanced skills in agile coordination, innovation management, and global stakeholder engagement.

Flexible Remote Structure

• Location-independent

• Must accommodate CET time zones

• Applications from Asia, Latin America, and Africa strongly encouraged

Contract Details

• Title: WWF Innovation Project Coordinator & Team Support

• Legal Form: Independent Contractor via WWF Switzerland

• Working Hours: 30–36 hours per week

• Contract Length: Until December 2026 (possible extension)

• Location: Remote (CET-compatible time zones preferred)

• Salary: €1900–€2400 per month (adjusted for cost of living and experience)

• Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Process

Deadline: 1 March 2026 (EOD)

Applicants must submit:

1. CV or Resume

2. A 2-minute phone video explaining:

   • Why you’re excited about the role

   • How your experience fits

3. Completed application form (where you upload CV and video)

Shortlisted candidates will attend a group interview on 9 March 2026 (2–3 PM CET).

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