vacancy for Sustainable Infrastructure Specialist
Sustainable Infrastructure Specialist
Details / requirements:
WWF Nepal, the global conservation organization leading international efforts for a living planet, seeks applications from qualified Nepali candidates for the following full-time position. If you think you are an achiever and willing to work within a diverse team in a multicultural environment with commitment and passion for what you believe in, you are highly encouraged to apply.
Job Description
Major Functions:
The Sustainable Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for assessing the potential impacts of large-scale infrastructure on conservation and developing strategic, collaborative approaches to address the issue in an amicable manner. Under the supervision of the Conservation Program Director, the Specialist will be responsible for building and strengthening the capacity of government agencies, civil society organizations, development partners, and academic institutions while coordinating closely with relevant stakeholders to promote sustainable green infrastructure (wildlife-friendly and climate-smart) to reduce any adverse impacts of infrastructure on the ecosystem and biodiversity.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Technical support to appraise and address the adverse impacts of infrastructure development
2. Provide technical support in Green recovery and mainstreaming Climate Change and DRR in infrastructure work
3. Technical Suggestion to senior leadership team and Cross Learning among WWF’s Thematic Teams
4. Coordinate with donors, developers, academics, and government to strengthen the enabling environment and best practices
5. Support the development team and field team in the design and implementation of safeguard measures in related projects
6. Monitoring, Evaluation, Knowledge and Learning
7. Communication and Technical Reporting
8. Other Duties
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Working Relationships:
Internal: This position is cross cutting in nature. It requires close coordination with staff members from goal and landscape teams in the Kathmandu office as well as relevant members of the field team.
External: Interacts regularly with consultants, developers, donors, and Government of Nepal officials.
Qualifications
Minimum Work Requirements:
Knowledge: A master’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering
Experience: At least 5 years of experience working on infrastructure development, with strong experience in environmental impact assessment/initial environmental examination is essential; experience in environmental management related with roads, railways, transmission lines, and hydropower development is preferred. Knowledge and/or experience in green-resilient infrastructure development, natural resources safeguards, DRR, and climate change adaptation is desirable.
Skills and Abilities:
- This position requires commitment to reducing adverse impacts of infrastructure on the biodiversity and overall environment.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to think outside the box; good facilitation and communication skills including written and spoken English is required.
- S/he should have the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders including government, academia, developers, donors, NGOs, research groups, and local community groups.
- S/he should be effectively able to prioritize and work under time constraints, using initiative and judgement.
- Strong interpersonal, diplomatic and team-player skills are essential.
Additional Information
Interested applicants are requested to apply for the position by 17:00 hours on September 16, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed.
Please visit https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WorldWildlifeFundInc1/744000148671329-sustainable-infrastructure-specialist for more details and to apply.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
WWF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please join us in our mission to save life on Earth.
