This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You will be based in our office in London. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
This will be a 1 year contract initially with the possibility of extension.
About the Program:
The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC) is an intergovernmental group of more than 120 countries—co-chaired by Nigeria and France championing a global deal for nature and people with the central goal of protecting at least 30 percent of the world’s land and ocean area by 2030. The 30x30 target is a global target which aims to halt the accelerating loss of species and protect vital ecosystems that are the source of our economic security.
Job Highlight:
As the Political Mobilization Officer, you will support Secretariat’s effort on the Political mobilization efforts and strategy. You will contribute to a purpose-oriented organization and benefit from exchanging with governments and other stakeholders including NGOs, UN agencies, philanthropic organizations and others who are leading biodiversity conservation programs around the world. Within a small-team setting you will actively participate in strengthening the HAC’s role as a strong convening power to maintain international political momentum on 30x30. Employed by the World Resources Institute (WRI), you will be based in London, UK. The HAC Secretariat is co-hosted by WRI and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). You will report to the Director, High Ambition Coalition for Nature & People Secretariat with a dotted line to the Senior Program Officer for Political Mobilization.
What you will do:
Contribute to the HAC for Nature & People political mobilization strategy (30%)
Strengthen HAC for N&P’s country engagement (25%)
Support the HAC for N&P’s communications efforts (25%)
Co-lead the organization of the Global 30x30 Summit (20%)
What you will need:
Potential Salary:
£45,000 - £56,000
Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with a cover letter by 1 September 2026. Internal applicants should submit their application through the Jobs Hub portal in Workday. External applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of applications from qualified candidates.
What we offer:
About Us:
World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyse change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.
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: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership and Care.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Our People team carefully reviews all applications.
This vacancy is archived.