Country Director, WWF Mesoamerica

About the role

WWF is looking for a Country Director for WWF Mesoamerica (Guatemala, Honduras and Belize), based in Guatemala City. The role provides vision and leadership for the country office and represents WWF with key stakeholders, partners and international audiences. It reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Country Offices and LAC Secretariat, and is accountable for the office's performance, strategy and operational effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation and adaptive management of the integrated strategy, positioning the office as a center of excellence
• Build a positive organizational culture aligned with WWF values and lead organizational development
• Lead resource mobilization and fundraising with multilateral institutions, agencies, foundations, corporations and private donors, securing a diversified funding pipeline
• Manage organizational risk and ensure compliance with WWF standards, donor requirements and local laws
• Implement monitoring and evaluation, ethical financial management and timely reporting to donors and the network
• Ensure cooperation with audits and follow-up on audit recommendations
• Establish internal and external communications and engage partners and policy advocates, including government agencies
• Oversee the Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework and the grievance redress mechanism
• Contribute to regional governance, including the LAC Forum and regional cabinets

Required profile

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Conservation, Natural Sciences, Management, International Development, Policy, Sustainability or a related field; higher qualifications may be substituted by relevant experience
• At least 12 years in senior leadership positions in NGOs, leading large, multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in strategic planning, financial and risk management, organizational transformation and public policy
• Experience mobilizing public and private resources and building partnerships with communities, governments and the private sector
• Strong knowledge of the political, social and economic context of Guatemala, Honduras and Belize
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written)
• Priority given to candidates residing in and authorized to work in Guatemala

Candidates apply by submitting a resume and cover letter in English by November 30, 2026; salary and benefits are paid in local currency.