Current jobs related to Country Director, WWF Thailand, Based in Bangkok - Bangkok, Bangkok - World Wide Fund for Nature International: WWF

WWF is an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

For more information, visit

I. Mission of the role

Develops and strategically leads the WWF-Thailand Country Office so that it is highly influential in Thailand; plays a leadership role in the WWF network; and is able to provide the strategic direction and vision of the conservation agenda of WWF-Thailand to deliver on WWF's global priorities at national, regional and global level.

II. Major Functions

• Provides and leads the vision, strategic planning and institutional development of WWF-Thailand Country Office as the leading conservation INGO nationally, regionally and globally.
• Directs, manages and is accountable for the smooth operation of the WWF-Thailand Country Office and ensures it is managed effectively and efficiently in all key program areas – Conservation, Impact and Innovation, Finance and Administration, Risk and Compliance, Environmental and Social Safeguard, People & Culture, Partnership Development, Resource Mobilization, and Communications and Advocacy – achieving and continuously improving WWF-Thailand's vision and goals.
• Provides effective leadership and line management for all members of  Country Management and Senior Management teams.
• Provides thought leadership on key conservation issues at national level and manages key partnerships including the national Government to ensure optimal communications and mutually beneficial relationships are established and maintained.
• Promotes the vision and objectives of the WWF-Thailand Strategic Plan to internal and external WWF stakeholders and leads in strategic partnership-building and fundraising approaches in coordination with all stakeholders as appropriate.
• Play a pro-active role in the Regional Leadership Team in building a strong Southeast Asia program.
• Actively affirms and role models, WWF's behaviours, values and culture.

III. Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides overall direction and leadership in developing and executing WWF-Thailand strategic objectives and institutional vision;
• Continuously strengthens WWF's profile, reputation and credibility in Thailand and influences policies and best practices in line with WWF's global program priorities;
• Initiates and leads strategic partnerships relevant for WWF-Thailand strategic plan and institutional vision as well as WWF Network's key global initiatives;
• Mobilize resources by building strong partnerships in the country, region, and the WWF network.
• Develop a realistic, well planned long-term strategy meeting fundraising targets across all sectors (Corporate, Individual, Major donor and PSP) to deliver on its conservation agenda;
• Ensures effective communications and partnerships with WWF Network, government, international organizations, other non-governmental organizations, industry and public to ensure strong profile of WWF-Thailand and its activities, as well as leveraging opportunities between national, regional and global levels;
• Ensures WWF-Thailand activities comply with relevant government MoUs, legal requirements and maintains the highest ethical standards;
• Ensures the compliance of WWF-Thailand with WWF International and agreed WWF Network policies, standards and procedures, including and not limited to the Fraud and Corruption Policy;
• Ensures an excellent understanding of risk-based approaches to managing projects and programs;
• Represents WWF-Thailand in key internal network and external forums, including high level donors, partners and prospects to solicit support and funding;
• Leads staff effectively through creation of a shared vision providing clarity that ensures all staff in Thailand Country office understand their contribution including establishment of appropriate organizational structures, policies, including but not limited to safeguarding and social policies, processes, and departmental/ office responsibilities;
• Establishes, implements and ensures that the Country Office is effectively and efficiently managed in all key areas – Conservation, Impact and Innovation, Finance and Administration, Risk and Compliance, Environmental and Social Safeguard, People & Culture, Partnership Development, and Communications and Advocacy;
• Effectively leads, coordinates, manages and develops the senior management team and supports them in executing the strategy and managing talent and resources in line with the strategic initiatives;
• As a member of the Asia Pacific Forum and AP25 group, actively contributes to regular meetings, ensures timely and effective inputs, and relevant decisions and recommendations are implemented;
• Builds a culture of performance, positivity, engagement, creativity and work ethics in the WWF-Thailand Country office; Demonstrates WWF values of Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Regional Director or his/her designate.

IV. Profile

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years' professional experience in a leadership role preferably with an NGO, 3 - 5 years should be within the Asia region, with demonstrated success in managing multidisciplinary/ multi-cultural teams;
• Advanced university degree in Conservation, Business Management, International Relations / Development, or other related fields.  Additional academic training or a degree in an environmental / conservation field for those from Business management/development background and additional management/Leadership training for those from Conservation background would be a strong asset;
• Proven track record in successfully developing, leading, and managing large-scale programs and/or institutions in the field of conservation, natural resource management, international development, and/or other related fields;
• Successful track record in fund raising;
• Superior oral and written communication skills in English
• Written and spoken Thai language is desirable

Required Competencies

• A proven leader with the capability of Inspiring and growing an organization's impact, programming, and building future leadership and talent in the organization;
• High-level negotiation, collaborating and influencing skills and the capacity to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels in the business, not-for-profit, scientific and political communities;
• Experience of developing networks at the highest levels of Government and Business;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to represent an organization at a range of local and international fora, in the media and with the general public;
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans;
• Proven track record of building organizational talent by nurturing performance culture and encouraging empowerment and delegation;
• Decisive, courageous and resilient;
• Passion for conservation and WWF's mandate; Works to the highest level of integrity and confidentiality; with excellent understanding of all global and social policies, and safeguards;
• Adherence to WWF's values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.

V. Working Relationships

Internal:  Interacts with the WWF-Thailand Country Management Team and staff on a daily basis, Southeast Asia Regional Management Team and as and when required, coordinates and interacts with offices in the region, WWF International Secretariat and other offices in the WWF network.  

External: Interacts with national governmental institutions, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, the media, donors, specialists / consultants, and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Regional Director as appropriate.

Reports to:Regional Director, Southeast Asia

Supervises:Conservation Director, Country Finance Manager, Head of People and Culture, Head of Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, and ESSF Manager

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 organizational needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications ONLY via

Application Deadline: 18 January 2026

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.