Back Fundraising Specialist, Urban Efficiency and Climate

This position will be hybrid requiring a few days per week in the office. You can be based in The Hague or London. 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 31 March 2025, which may be extended depending on budget.

About the Program:

Cities are key in achieving a net-zero, resilient and inclusive future. They represent 80% of global GDP and contribute with almost 70% of global emissions and 75% of energy related emissions. Today, they are home for 50% of the global population and by 2050 this number will increase to 2/3. More than 2.5 billion urban dwellers will move to cities by 2050, 90% of them in Africa and Asia. The WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities is dedicated to shaping a future where cities work better for everyone. Through its network of global and local experts, the Ross Center 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 Urban Efficiency & Climate team supports cities in adopting an integrated approach to transforming the built environment, cleaning the air, and tackling the causes and impacts of climate change. We do this by helping cities make connections between environmental, social, and economic goals, using science to guide policymaking, and through facilitating collaboration and coalition building among the many stakeholders that impact cities. We also support the development of global standards and data platforms and provide direct technical assistance to cities.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to the Director, Urban Efficiency and Climate, you will coordinate and help develop new project proposals and engagement with funders.

What will you do:

• Map and track the fundraising landscape and relevant opportunities
• Coordinate and support the three Global Leads for Integrated Climate Action, Built Environment and One Atmosphere to develop fundraising strategies, concept notes, and proposals
• Ensure effective coordination with the Cities Development and Global Fundraising teams, other Programmes and International Offices across WRI, and external partners
• Write, proofreading and review of proposals
• Support funder and partner engagement and develop fundraising materials
• Maintain project plans, and proposal development and fundraising trackers using Asana
• Contribute to the development of high-quality communications and knowledge products and support their dissemination to share insight and lessons learned with relevant partners, networks and funders

  What will you need:

  • Education: You have completed a Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced degree
  • Experience: You have a minimum 3 years of work experience in fundraising with governments, multilaterals and philanthropies in a global think-tank, non-for profit organization, international research institute or multilateral institution
  • Familiarity with international development, climate and clean air
  • Strong communications and negotiation skills, experience developing compelling power points and a track record in developing winning proposals
  • Proofreading experience developing and reviewing proposals for donors
  • Effective project management approach, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and able to take initiate
  • Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving, and analytical capabilities
  • Working knowledge of Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems, mainly Salesforce
  • Experience working across different cultures, languages and time zones.
  • Languages: Verbal and written English proficiency. Other language skills desirable
  • Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization

    Potential Salary: The salary range for this role is €49,000 to €58,000 if based in the Netherlands and £38,000 to £45,000 if based in the UK. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

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    How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of 07 January 2024. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

    What we offer:

    • A competitive salary
    • Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
    • The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
    • A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
    • The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
    • Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
    • Generous leave days that increase with tenure

      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 and 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.