Specialist, Employee Engagement
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 and 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 and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.
What We DoWe 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 and 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 and 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position title:
Specialist, Employee Engagement
Reports to:
Head of Organisational Culture and Employee Engagement
Supervises:
N/A
Level:
3
Date:
May 2026
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 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, Employee Engagement supports the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee engagement initiatives and activities across WWF International and the wider Network. The role contributes to fostering an inclusive, values-driven, and connected employee experience by supporting engagement activities, employee listening processes, and culture initiatives that strengthen participation, collaboration, and alignment with WWF values.
Working closely with the Head of Organisational Culture and Employee Engagement, P&C colleagues, managers, and staff across the Network, the role supports engagement planning, feedback analysis, communications, and the implementation of initiatives that enhance employee experience and organisational culture.
3 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee Engagement Strategy & Programmes
Support and implement employee engagement strategies aligned with organisational priorities and culture aspirations.
Support and coordinate initiatives that strengthen employee motivation, belonging, recognition, and organisational commitment.
Coordinate engagement campaigns and activities that foster a positive and inclusive employee experience.
Support the embedding of organisational values and desired behaviours across teams and geographies.
Employee Listening & Insights
Support the coordination of employee engagement surveys, pulse checks, focus groups, and listening sessions.
Support analysis of engagement data and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and priority interventions.
Prepare reports and dashboards with actionable recommendations for managers.
Support monitoring of key people metrics, including engagement, turnover, retention, absenteeism, and employee sentiment.
Manager & Leadership Support
Support managers to improve team engagement and workplace climate.
Support leaders in interpreting engagement data and implementing action plans.
Facilitate workshops and discussions on engagement, wellbeing, team effectiveness, and organisational culture.
Employee Recognition & Wellbeing
Support and maintain employee recognition initiatives.
Support employee wellbeing programmes focused on mental health, inclusion, resilience, and work-life balance.
Coordinate activities that promote employee connection in hybrid, remote, or geographically dispersed teams.
Change Management & Culture
Support employee engagement during periods of organisational change and transformation.
Contribute to culture-building initiatives and internal change communication efforts.
Help strengthen trust, transparency, and psychological safety during organisational transitions.
NGO, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization experience is an advantage.
4 PROFILE
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
4–6 years of experience in employee engagement, organisational culture, HR, internal communications, or related People & Culture functions.
Experience supporting engagement initiatives, employee listening activities, or organisational culture programmes in multicultural and international environments.
Experience analysing employee feedback and engagement data to support recommendations and improvements.
Experience supporting organisation-wide initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong understanding of employee engagement and organisational culture principles.
Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative feedback and translate insights into practical recommendations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational and coordination skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.
High level of collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and service orientation.
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
Experience working across cultures and geographies.
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
Head of Organisational Culture and Employee Engagement
Senior P&C Business Partners
Wider People & Culture teams
Communications teams
Managers and staff across WWF International and the wider Network
Country Office P&C focal points
External
External survey providers, facilitators, and engagement-related service providers
Peer organisations and benchmarking networks as needed
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 04 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.
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