This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

The Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) mobilizes corporations and investors to transform business models so society can thrive within planetary boundaries. We envisage a world where companies’ practices, political engagement, and products are science-aligned and socially equitable. Our outputs are often the bedrock of sustainability targets, resource monitoring and management, and ambition of the world’s largest companies. Center for Sustainable Business experts join peers and partners to drive solutions that accelerate the private sector’s transition to inclusive, sustainable models that go from doing better to doing enough across all WRI’s programmatic areas. We measure how high to raise the bar and encourage transformation from business as usual.

Job Highlight:

You will focus on identifying and developing options and opportunities that would enable the scaling of finance for Nature Based Solutions (NBS). Your research will be conducted at the intersection of nature, climate, and people. This research is likely to contain quantitative and qualitative elements as well as surveys and/or interviews

You will be supported by a ‘One WRI’ team of experts across centers, programs, and offices.

You will report to WRI’s Nature Based Solutions and Climate Private Sector Lead.

What you will do:

Research/Writing/Producing Publications (80%)

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research (including but not limited to, desktop work, surveys, and interviews)
• Productively collaborate with internal colleagues, external partners, and consultants
• Draft, coordinate, and produce WRI knowledge products (e.g. briefs, papers, reports) and coordinate publication process
• Prepare and present oral and written reports of research findings to relevant internal and external stakeholders

Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)

• Ensure the research and engagement processes (including feedback and reviews) are well run and on schedule
• Organize and coordinate internal/external meetings, workshops, and other activities
• Develop and maintain trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in project management and support other activities as needed

What you will need:

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  Education: You have a completed Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Master's degree or a PhD or a JD preferred.
• Experience: You have 7+years of relevant research and writing expertise.
• You have experience conducting research in a past role that required orientation to detail and organization.
• You have experience managing multiple priorities and delivering under tight deadlines.
• You have experience conducting high-level research and presentation skills using various tools such as Powerpoint, etc.
• You have experience structuring analyses to solve critical questions and conveying complex issues and insights to various stakeholders.
• You have experience with high-level research and writing skills, such as through publications (e.g. papers, reports, etc.)
• Languages: You have written and verbal proficiency in written and spoken English. Additional language skills in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and/or Indonesian a plus.
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization. Final candidates might be required to take a writing test and to produce two writing samples when needed.

Potential Salary: The salary range for this position is 96,000 USD - 129,000 USD if filled by a candidate located and legally able to work in the US. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of May 30, 2023. 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, 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.