This position will be a hybrid requiring a few days per week in office. You will be based in our office in The Hague, Netherlands. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the Program:
Restore Local, part of The Audacious Project’s 2023 cohort, provides Restoration Champions across the continent with the support they need. Building on the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100), founded in 2015, the four-year project will restore Africa’s vital landscapes by investing in locally led restoration at scale.
Job Highlight:
Reporting to the Strategic Communications Manager, Restore Local, you will lead on all design and content creation for the Global Restoration Initiative’s Restore Local project in Africa. You will be supported by the WRI Africa communications team and a potential intern.
What will you do:
Lead and develop content creation for Restore Local (40%)
Internal communication and donor engagement (30 %)
Film and documentary development and art direction (30 %)
What will you need:
Potential Salary:
€57,000 – €68,000
Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with a required cover letter by 11 June 2024. 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:
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.