This position will be based in WRI Europe. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
This is a limited term position ending September 30, 2024.
About the Program:
Through its network of global and local experts, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities supports city- and national-level change for people and the planet, focusing on integrated solutions to new and long-standing urban challenges, primarily in the Global South. The WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities’ Integrated Climate Action Programme is committed to accelerating the pace and scale of climate action through collaborative and integrated planning and implementation
Job Highlight:
Reporting to Director, Urban Efficiency and Climate, you will serve as Global Lead, Integrated Climate Action to develop and implement a strategy to support integrated climate action across all our city engagements in developing and emerging economies. Amongst others, you will help cities adopt an integrated approach to the planning, financing, implementation and evaluation of climate actions across different sectors, functions and organisations; coordinate a global effort to ensure fit-for-purpose city climate accountability mechanisms and governance structures; establish collaborations with international and regional partners; raise funds to scale our impact; and produce knowledge products to guide self-learning and share our approach, insight and lessons learned with a broader audience.
What will you do:
What will you need:
Opportunity summary:
Location: WRI London Office or WRI the Hague Office
Start date: Upon mutual agreement with the candidate
Potential Salary: The salary range for this position is £65,000 - £82,000 if filled by a candidate located and legally able to work in the UK.
The salary range for this position is € 80,000 - € 101,000 if filled by a candidate located and legally able to work in the Netherlands.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of 13 June 2023. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.