World Resource Institute is hiring a
This position will be based in WRI Kenya. Applicants will be expected to hold existing work authorization for their preferred location at the time application is submitted. WRI is unable to sponsor this role for visa work authorization.
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About the Program:
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WRI Africa’s food program aims at transforming food systems in Africa to address food and nutritional insecurity for a rapidly growing population while driving economic development, increasing their resilience to climate change while pivoting away from potential future emissions, having positive impacts on biodiversity, and generating greater equity outcomes for women, children youth and other vulnerable groups. WRI Africa’s food program is anchored on four reinforcing principles: i) Producing nutrient dense foods that address food and nutritional insecurity, while generating jobs for youth, women and other marginalised groups; (ii) Reducing food loss and waste (FLW) evidence generation and partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders to advance the Target-Measure-Act approach, (iii) Restoring degraded agricultural lands to increase productivity while generating other essential ecosystems services for agriculture such as water, biodiversity and carbon sequestration; iv) Protecting remaining natural ecosystems from conversion and degradation.
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As the Food Loss and Waste Associate, you will contribute to WRI’s agenda on FLW reduction, or simply referred to “Reduce” line of work in the priority countries. Specifically, you will be responsible for building a network of partnerships and engagement with public and private sectors actors to generate knowledge, mobilise investments and implement interventions to curb FLW. You will seek out and manage multiple opportunities by leveraging on your ability to negotiate and develop strategic partnership to advance the organization’s FLW reduction agenda. You will provide overall leadership and strategic direction to all projects that seek to address FLW at WRI Africa. You will lead the fundraising efforts for food loss and waste reduction work by building on existing project and initiatives, as well as bringing fresh innovative ideas in the FLW portfolio. You will work closely with the food Systems transformation associate, FOLU country platforms, circular food systems project teams and other staff within the WRI Africa food program to leverage on ongoing initiatives. You report to the director of Vital Landscapes at WRI Africa.
**What will you do:
Portfolio development of Food loss and waste line of WRI Africa (40%):**
**Portfolio Management and coordination (30%):
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Outreach, engagement and communication (30%):
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What will you need:**
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Potential Salary:** Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. WRI offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of April 17, 2023. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
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What we offer:**
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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.
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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.
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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.