Specialist, Talent Mobility - WWF International

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 & 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. Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds & with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science & advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge & drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

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 & 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. Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources & global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live. Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

WWF International global recruitment team are exclusively managing this vacancy. We kindly ask that you do not contact the local office on this position.

LOCATION: Flexible with preferred locations WWF INT HUBS

1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

To build a thriving, future-ready WWF workforce by ensuring that people at all levels have the skills, capabilities, and development pathways needed to deliver the WWF Strategy.

• Embed WWF’s core values and standards to strengthen the culture and create the right working environment across the Network.
• Develop and maintain People & Culture (P&C) standards, policies, systems, and platforms that attract, develop, and retain the right people for the organisation.
• Create the conditions for high performance, ensuring that staff can perform at their fullest potential and maximise their contribution to WWF’s conservation goals.

2 MAJOR FUNCTIONS

The Specialist, Talent Mobility supports the design, coordination, and continuous improvement of talent mobility processes across the WWF Network. The role ensures mobility assignments, including internal moves, secondments, temporary assignments, and cross-Network placements, are managed effectively, transparently, and in alignment with leadership development priorities.

Working closely with the Leadership Development Manager, the role helps integrate mobility into talent pipelines, leadership development programmes, and broader organisational capability-building efforts. Building and managing a competency inventory to facilitate mobility and succession across the organisation.

3 Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of WWF’s talent mobility strategy and frameworks as required.
• Coordinate the end-to-end management of mobility assignments, such as developmental assignments, ensuring consistency and compliance with policies.
• Maintain mobility tools, guidance materials, templates, and communication resources.
• Provide advice and support to managers, Senior Business Partners, and employees on mobility pathways, policy interpretation, and development considerations.
• Monitor and track mobility activity and outcomes; analyse trends to inform recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Development Manager to integrate mobility opportunities into leadership programmes and talent development journeys.
• Support talent review, succession planning, and workforce planning processes with mobility-related insights.
• Contribute to mobility-related continuous improvement projects, system enhancements, and process simplification, policy updates.
• Act as a focal point for mobility queries across the WWF Network, ensuring high-quality service delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure mobility practices reflect WWF’s values and commitment to equity, transparency, and inclusion.

4 PROFILE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in HR, talent management, organisational development, and mobility.
• Experience supporting HR processes or talent development programmes in multicultural, international environments.
• Experience with mobility policies (e.g. secondments, temporary assignments, internal moves) is an asset.
• Professional and technical credentials and certifications related to HR Mobility are are an advantage
• Overall capacity to maintain and develop databases, business aspects and considerations in system development

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of HR processes, talent development, and mobility principles.
• Ability to analyse mobility and workforce data and provide evidence-based insights.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse cultures and geographies.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships and support managers in making development-oriented mobility decisions.
• High cultural sensitivity and commitment to transparency, fairness, and inclusive talent practices.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
• Strong service orientation and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

5 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Leadership Development Manager (direct report line)
• Wider People & Culture teams (Senior Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, OD, DEI, P&C Operations)
• Divisional leaders and managers
• Country Office People & Culture teams and mobility focal points
• Staff participating in or managing mobility assignments

External

• Mobility-related service providers (as needed)
• Peer organisations for benchmarking and best practice sharing

HOW TO APPLY

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

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 02 June (midnight CET)

Work permit restrictions may apply.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.