WWF is one of the largest environmental organizations with a presence in nearly 100 countries. We work to stop destruction of nature and create a future where people live in harmony with nature. WWF works knowledge-based and purposefully to create solutions to the underlying causes of climate change and loss of nature. Our values are courage, respect, integrity and collaboration. We are now looking for an experienced Programme Controller/Finance Controller to support the effective delivery of our international programmes.

Programme Controller/Finance Controller - 1 year temporary

As Programme Controller/Finance Controller in WWF-Norway, you will be part of a team of three controllers in the Design and Impact Team. The position plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance, grant management, and financial follow-up and guidance of our international programmes. Our current portfolio, primarily consisting of Norad-funded programmes, includes global tropical forests, regional sustainable fisheries, energy transition and sustainable infrastructure in emerging economies, and global and national plastics regulation and leakage reduction in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

A key part of the role is ensuring strong collaboration with WWF-country offices.

In 2025 WWF-Norway is developing new grant applications and closing several ongoing programmes. As part of developing a new portfolio we are gathering learnings from the programmes over the past five years and incorporating these into improved templates, structures and systems.

We are seeking a team player to join a team of highly dedicated colleagues. The ideal candidate has solid experience in compliance, budgeting, grant management, and financial reporting, particularly related to public funding. You enjoy a varied workday, are solution oriented, and have strong intercultural communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Support in the preparation of applications for new international programmes.
Develop and run processes for follow-up of agreements with WWF-country offices, including contracting.
Proactively support international programme advisors in WWF-Norway and WWF-offices in Asia, Africa and Latin America in the follow-up of international programmes.
Quality-assure budgets, cash flow, and financial and audit reports in collaboration with international programme advisors and the finance team.
Quality assurance and consolidation of reports to donors.
Support on procurement processes in international programmes.
Develop, maintain and quality assure templates.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of our documentation systems.

Qualifications:

Higher education in a relevant financial, accounting, economy or business field.
Experience in process management, budgeting, forecasting and/or accounting principles.
Relevant experiences in finance management or programme control, including preparing and following up grant agreements and contracts. Candidates with other relevant experience and skill sets are encouraged to apply.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, and experience working in a multicultural context.
Previous experience in grant management systems and complex data management is advantageous.
Location: Oslo.
Fluency in English is required. Competence in Norwegian considered an advantage.

We offer:

A warm, inclusive, and collaborative work environment with skilled and passionate colleagues.
An opportunity to make a real difference in a respected, knowledge-based environmental organization that is part of a global network.
A 37.5 hour week with flexible working hours and paid lunch breaks.
Modern and centrally located office.
Flexible home office arrangements.
Attractive employee benefits, including subsidized lunch, exercise during work hours, support for public transportation, and home office internet coverage.
Competitive pension and insurance schemes.

Application and CV must be in English. Starting date: As soon as possible Deadline: 09.06.2025

For questions related to this position, please contact Tora Toreng, Team Lead Conservation Design and Impact on +4741354330 or tora.toreng@wwf.no.

About WWF
WWF-Norway has 75 employees and modern offices in central Oslo. Our annual turnover is approximately NOK 260 million, funded by public grants, private donors, and the Norwegian Postcode Lottery.

WWF-Norway work both nationally and internationally to slow down climate change, halt environmental degradation on land and at sea, and protect the natural resources we all depend on.

We do this by influencing political decisions for systemic change, practicing rights-based and inclusive nature conservation, and increasing public engagement in support of change.

We support international conservation and development projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This work is carried out in collaboration with local communities, local organizations, and authorities.

We also work actively to reduce our own footprint through measures such as annual carbon budgets for all our travel.

Our engaged, motivated, and welcoming colleagues look forward to having you on the team!

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