Marketing and CommunicationsFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Role Overview
The Head of Sustainable Finance Communications will co-create and implement integrated conservation and global sustainable finance communications strategies. This role is pivotal in elevating the role of financial systems, capital flows, and economic decision-makers as critical levers for systems transformation, in line with WWF's Roadmap 2030. The position requires developing a clear, compelling global narrative that positions WWF as a credible actor in influencing financial institutions, regulators, and market rules.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Development: Co-create and implement global communications strategies for conservation and sustainable finance to support Roadmap 2030.
Narrative and Messaging: Lead the development of a global narrative on sustainable finance and translate complex topics—such as nature-related risks, ESG reforms, capital allocation, transition finance, and due diligence—into accessible messages for internal and external audiences.
Thematic Expertise: Provide specialist communications expertise within multi-disciplinary workstreams and ensure alignment across Finance Practice, Public Sector Partnerships, and Global Policy Impact teams.
Policy and Engagement: Support WWF’s engagement in finance-relevant policy arenas and standard-setting processes (e.g., with international fora and industry-led sustainable finance initiatives).
Content and Thought Leadership: Lead the development of communications products, digital content, and media relations while profiling WWF experts through commentary, stakeholder engagement, and sector-specific events.
Internal Alignment: Coordinate internal communications to strengthen network capability and ensure consistent messaging and branding across technical financial topics.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree qualification in a relevant subject.
Minimum of 10 years of strategic communications experience obtained in an international, national, or high-profile organisation.
Proven ability in developing and implementing communication strategies and work plans for both internal and external audiences.
Experience or familiarity with sustainable finance, financial-sector communications, or communicating technical finance concepts to non-specialist audiences is a strong advantage.
Experience working in a complex international environment.
Business development mindset where communications directly contribute to business objectives.
Results-oriented with a hands-on style.
Strong diplomacy, influencing, and persuasion skills.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official recruitment portal: Apply for Head, Sustainable Finance, Communications at WWF Kenya. This link redirects to the official Dayforce HCM platform managed by WWF. Applications must be submitted no later than April 5, 2026.
