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 Do
We 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.
Position title: Business Development Analyst
Reports to: WWF Tanzania Country Office – DFCD and Nectar Fund Coordinator (support from Regional Africa DFCD and Nectar Fund team)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Do you have a financial or private sector background, and are inspired by the connection between finance, climate, nature and people? World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest conservation organizations working in more than 100 ccountries in the World, to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. Alongside global advocacy and policy engagement, WWF works to ‘blend’ public and private finance to seize and scale opportunities for climate and nature positive development. WWF supports ‘bankable nature solutions’ – financially viable businesses and projects which support the development of more resilient, sustainable landscapes and economies, encouraging scaling and replication. African countries, entrepreneurs and investors are uniquely positioned to realize these opportunities. Through the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) and WWF Nectar Fund, WWF provides tailored Technical Assistance (TA) and grant funding to support high-impact businesses to secure private capital and responsibly and sustainably scale operations and impact.
The Analyst will assist with the implementation of DFCD and Nectar Fund in Africa for WWF Tanzania Country Office (TCO). You will work as part of dynamic and exciting Tanzania, Africa regional and global teams on these two leading blending finance funds, bringing expertise and a can-do attitude.
The Analyst will focus on identifying and engaging with high impact businesses and investors that support climate adaptation and mitigation within the agriculture, forestry, water/waste and environmental protection sectors, whilst also positively impacting nature and people. Simultaneously, Analyst will support project management, including coordination, planning, implementation and reporting on DFCD and Nectar Fund. The specific job includes.
Competencies required are not limited to:
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Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.
Deadline for applications: 28th July 2026
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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