Back Global Call and Engagement Associate

This is a one-year limited term, hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in our office in Washington DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.

About the Program:

The NDC Partnership brings together more than 200 members, including more than 120 countries, developed and developing, and more than 80 institutions to create and deliver on ambitious climate action that helps achieve the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Governments identify their NDC implementation priorities and the type of support that is needed to translate them into actionable policies and programs. Based on these requests, the membership offers a tailored package of expertise, technical assistance, and funding. This collaborative response provides developing countries with efficient access to a wide range of resources to adapt to and mitigate climate change and foster more equitable and sustainable development.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to the Director, Country Engagement, NDC Partnership, you will strengthen the technical support provided to countries through the Global Call and enhance Country Engagement team capacity by i) supporting country requests relating to NDC and LT-LEDS formulation, update and ambition raising, ii) tracking and enhancing partner engagement, including programmatic support opportunities, iii) developing and maintaining the systems to enhance efficiency in meeting Global Call deliverables, and iv) supporting with coordination around strategic partner events.

What will you do:

Partner Engagement Tracking (30%):

• Develop framework for partner engagement tracking and coordinate with respective counterparts for population
• Join strategic conversations with partners and liaise with Country Engagement team
• Review facilitator and Partnership Action Fund reports to identify key challenges and opportunities with partners
• Prepare status report of country support gaps and on-going partner engagement for follow up

  Strategic Partner Event Coordination (20%):

  • Support Project Manager with partner engagement around key events (e.g., UNEP Regional Fora, UNGA, Regional LEDS events, GCAP, COP 16, and COP29
  • Support Global Call team with data analysis, insights, and strategic guidance for partner engagement around events
  • Prepare concept notes and support events led in coordination with key partners
  • Provide inputs and outputs from strategic events, including but not limited to talking points, presentations, and reports

    Systems Development, Enhancement and Maintenance (30%):

    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

    ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

    • Audit and improve the filing and tracking systems for the Global Call to ensure clear information flow across the Support Unit and partners
    • Systematize partner support data and delineate next steps for engagement
    • Provide recommendations to the Program Manager on process and system development to enhance the efficiency and impact of information and data tracking
    • Support Global Call team with data analysis, insights, and inputs around partner engagement for SU reporting (e.g., Steering Committee, Development Partner reports, etc.)

      Support Country Needs and Liaise with Partners (20%):

      • Support Country Engagement team with RSF development and identifying priorities for expert and partner engagement
      • Update templates, processes, and procedures in the operating manual as well as their dissemination across the Support Unit and to external partners
      • Delineate next steps for engagement, including identifying priorities for Partnership Action Fund inclusion
      • Identify resources and best practices and make available to countries and internal team as needed.

        What will you need:

        • Education: You have completed a bachelor’s in natural sciences, economics, engineering, environmental management, climate, political science, administration, finance, international relations, international development, or a related field. An additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
        • Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in environmental data and information management
        • Excellent knowledge of international climate policy, especially on the UNFCCC decisions framework on NDCs and LT-LEDS
        • Experience working in environments in which coordination with internal and external partners has been a core task
        • Worked in environments of high pressure with competing priorities and deadlines
        • Prior experience in international organizations with a focus on economic development and sustainability
        • Have worked with or are familiar with the work of the NDC Partnership.
        • Languages: Fluency in Spanish and/or French will be considered an asset
        • Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization

          Potential Salary: US salary range is between 84,000 and 92,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

          How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a required cover letter. We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter.

          You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

          What we offer:

          • 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
          • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, retirement plan access and employer contribution, Paid Time Off

            About Us:

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