Manager, Climate Business and Steel Decarbonization

WWF is a global environmental organization, working across more than 100 countries to sustain the natural world for the benefit of

people and nature. WWF’s Climate and Energy Practice has teams around the world working on projects and initiatives to reduce

emissions and help people and nature adapt to a warmer world. We work with governments, cities, communities, businesses and

industries, on diverse thematic areas like energy, science, policy and nature-based solutions, to accelerate climate action.

The Climate and Energy Practice (CEP) has an ambitious goal that, by 2030, an equitable and just transition is underway that

limits warming to 1.5°C, protects people and nature, and builds a climate resilient future.

WWF works with businesses to accelerate credible science-based climate action aligned with a 1.5°C pathway while protecting and

restoring nature. From shaping global standards to transforming high-emitting sectors and supporting companies on their net-zero

journey, WWF helps drive real-world emissions reductions across the global economy. The Climate Business Area of Competence (AoC)

is the strategic home for this global effort.

One of the high-emitting industries WWF works to decarbonize is steel, which accounts for roughly 8% of global GHG emissions. The

WWF Steel Decarbonization Workstream (SDW) is the network's structure for driving decarbonization of the iron and steel sector.

The SDW sits within the Climate Business AoC, but is technically hosted by WWF Finland, the national office of the WWF network.

The total staff number of WWF Finland is about 75, and our modern and cozy office is situated in Helsinki. According to our staff

policy, employees may work remotely for up to 80% of their working time.

The Manager is employed by WWF Finland and reports to the Head of Climate Program while working with global stakeholders and

processes. This is a new position and due to funding arrangements, we offer a 12-month fixed-term contract. The monthly salary for

this position is between EUR 3,100–3,700, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The position is preferably full-time, with an average working day of 7 hours and 30 minutes, but minor reductions for individual

reasons can be negotiated. We are ready to hire the Manager without delay but recognize that the person may need a transition

period from present commitments.

The Manager, Climate Business and Steel Decarbonization supports the delivery of WWF’s global climate and business agenda across

two complementary areas of work.

Approximately 50% of the role supports the implementation of WWF’s Corporate Net Zero Ecosystem Strategy and the wider Climate

Business Area of Competence (AoC). Working closely with the Head of Climate Business & Corporate Net Zero (situated in Germany),

the role works across various areas of work, including network coordination and capacity-building, corporate climate standards,

technical analysis, and corporate engagement.

Approximately 50% of the role supports WWF’s Steel Decarbonization workstream, contributing to WWF’s efforts to accelerate the

transformation of the global steel sector in line with climate and nature goals. This new role takes on two of the workstream's

four objectives — scaling corporate demand for lower-emission steel and coordinating the WWF network internally — working

alongside the SDW Lead, who continues to lead the workstream's standards and climate diplomacy work.

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in climate change, corporate sustainability, industrial decarbonization

or a related field.

• Strong understanding of corporate climate action and decarbonization, including corporate target setting, implementation and

relevant standards and frameworks.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to engage with complex technical and policy issues and translate them into clear

recommendations and communications.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to take ownership of defined areas of work and coordinate

multiple stakeholders and deliverables.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and the ability to facilitate meetings across time zones and

working cultures.

• Ability to work independently and proactively in an international network environment. Embraces the WWF mission and values of

the organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

• The main working language is English, but sufficient Finnish is required, as it is the administrative and social language of

WWF Finland.

Please apply by 23:59 EET on 25 October 2026 by filling the job application form in Finnish or English. The preferred starting

date is as soon as possible, ideally in November 2026.

WWF Finland is committed to equality and values diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from people of different ages,

genders and backgrounds, including members of cultural and other minority groups.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Bernt Nordman, Head of Climate Program at WWF Finland, preferably by

email at bernt.nordman@wwf.fi. If Bernt isn’t available, secondary option is Amanda Rejström, WWF Global Lead, Steel

Decarbonization, at amanda.rejstrom@wwf.fi. More details are available on the website www.wwf.fi.