Required Qualifications**

• Advanced degree in HR (for example: Advanced Diploma in Strategic L&D CIPD Level 7), Organisational Development, Leadership, Psychology, or related field. 

• Significant experience (10+ years) in talent development, leadership development, organisational development, or a related field within international organisations. 

• Demonstrated expertise designing and implementing large-scale talent and leadership programmes. 

• Strong experience with succession planning, talent reviews, and executive development.

Required Skills and Competencies**

• Strategic mindset with ability to translate organisational priorities into practical programmes. 

• Strong consulting, facilitation, and influencing skills, including working with senior leadership. 

• Deep commitment to people development, equity, and inclusive talent practices. 

• Experience leading multicultural teams and working across diverse global contexts. 

• Ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and stakeholders. 

• Excellent communication skills; ability to inspire trust and foster collaboration and the ability to influence stakeholders. 

• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages an asset.

• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

**Strategy & Leadership ****

• Develop and implement WWF International’s Talent Development Strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall People & Culture Strategy and organisational transformation priorities.

• Design and implement programmes to identify, nurture, and develop leadership talent within the organisation.

• Lead global programmes such as leadership academies, talent accelerators, mentoring, coaching and capability pathways.

• Assess future talent and capability needs, translating them into clear frameworks, curricula, and learning interventions.

• Serve as the organisation’s internal expert on learning, talent, and leadership development, advising senior leaders.

Talent & Succession Planning****

Oversee the annual global talent review and succession planning process, ensuring robust pipelines for critical roles.

• Drive data-informed talent insights using development metrics, diversity data, and performance trends.

• Leadership Development. Oversee leadership development architecture, from emerging leaders to senior executives.

Learning & Capability Development****

• Design and oversee a coherent global learning ecosystem, including core curricula, digital learning, and function-specific development programmes.

• Ensure learning offerings are accessible, inclusive, and relevant across diverse countries and contexts.

• Build organisational capabilities in key future areas (systems leadership, digital capability, collaboration and partnership skills, change leadership, AI functionalities).

• Partner with the Executive Team to strengthen leadership culture, role-modelling of values, and accountability for people development.

• Coach senior leaders and ensure they have the support needed to lead effectively through change where necessary in alignment with Senior Director People and Culture. 

Culture, Inclusion & Values**

• Embed WWF’s values of Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration into all talent development approaches. In coordination with global P&C teams.

• Partner with the DEI team to ensure equitable access to development opportunities and progression.

• Promote inclusive leadership practices and psychological safety in coordination with other relevant teams.

Operational & Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and inspire the Talent Development Team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic partnerships with external leadership development providers.

• Ensure strong governance, high-quality programme delivery, and evaluation of impact.

• Performs other duties as required to advance WWF’s people‑centred, values-driven agenda.