This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our offices in The Hague or London with an expectation of regular travel within Europe.
About the Program:
WRI Europe is a rapidly growing regional office which engages with colleagues from all of WRI’s Global Programs and centres and is now developing a targeted portfolio of work ‘on’ Europe (the EU and UK) next to the work coordinated ‘from’ Europe.
EU institutions, as well as governments and philanthropic foundations fall outside the scope of this position, as they are covered by other teams. As the Partnerships and Engagement Lead, you will not be responsible for all contacts but will ensure a well-coordinated collaboration between all partners, maximizing the results of our collaboration.
WRI's global programs cover:
Job Highlight:
As our Partnership and Engagement Lead reporting to the Regional Director, you will work with the Heads of Offices (HoO) in both The Hague and London on strengthening institutional relationships with a limited number of strategic partners based in Europe. You will work with WRI teams as well as external partners such as universities, think-tanks, consulting firms, and corporate institutions, creating strong structural links based on reputation, funding, and/or knowledge and networks.
You will be responsible for preparing, convening, and managing a limited number of strategic partnerships, with the aim of raising our profile, creating knowledge partnerships, and creating funding opportunities. Making sure our knowledge is available and accessible to partners on the European ecosystem is also part of your role.
What will you do:
Convening and engagement (40%):
Research and analysis (30%):
Fundraising and Strategic Communications (30%):
What will you need:
Potential salary:£53,000 - £67,000 if based in the UK €67,000 – €84,000 if based in the Netherlands Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and a cover letter by 9 August 2024. 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.