Global Lead, Built Environment

This position can be based in either WRI Hague or WRI London office. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

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About the Program:
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Through its network of global and local experts, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities supports city- and national-level change for people and the planet, focusing on integrated solutions to new and long-standing urban challenges, primarily in the Global South. The WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities’ Built Environment program is committed to accelerating the rollout of resilient and net zero carbon buildings: highly energy efficient and resilient, fully powered by renewable energy sources, and built or retrofitted with sustainable, low carbon materials.

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Reporting to Director, Urban Efficiency and Climate, in this role you will manage and develop new programs to support national and local governments to develop ambitious and inclusive resilient and net zero carbon building roadmaps, actions plans, policies and projects; lead the development of critical knowledge products; convene stakeholders to facilitate capacity building and knowledge exchange; and help shape the global narrative on the role and contribution of the Built Environment to the Paris Agreement and SDGs.

What will you do:

• Provide strategic direction and management of our Built Environment program, ensuring timely and effective delivery of all outputs
• Develop a new narrative and Built Environment programmes based on WRI’s three global goals – climate, nature and people – and seek to integrate Built Environment outcomes across all WRI Ross Center programmes
• Establish a community of practice across the cities we work with to facilitate peer‐to-peer exchange
• Engage funders and partners and develop fundraising materials including proposals and concept notes, in collaboration with WRI International Offices, to scale and expand our impact
• Line management of the global Built Environment team and coordination of all Built Environment work across WRI International Offices
• Explore and identify strategic opportunities to engage with stakeholders and partners outside of WRI, including to exchange and share experiences and lessons learned
• Represent WRI at external meetings and discussions with key regional and international partner organizations (e.g., GABC, WGBC, WBCSD, IEA, IFC)
• Lead the development of high-quality knowledge products and support their dissemination to share insight and lessons learned with relevant networks and demonstrate thought leadership
• Collaborate closely with the Energy Programme and other work streams within the WRI Ross Center, and contribute to a cohesive global strategy on integrated climate action

What will you need:

• Education: A completed Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, policy, or related fields. A Master’s degree is desirable
• Experience: You have 10+ years of work experience in a relevant field, with substantive experience working with(in) government
• Experience living and/or working in a Global South context is desirable
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with demonstrated ability in managing teams, collaborating with project partners (e.g. city officials and NGOs) and engaging funders
• Expert knowledge of technical and policy aspects of building sector decarbonization
• Effective project management approach, and experience leading large, complex programmes, and ability to manage multiple parallel tasks
• Experience working across different cultures, languages and time zones.
• Languages: You have written and verbal proficiency in English
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization

Opportunity summary:

Location: WRI London Office or WRI the Hague Office

Start date: Upon mutual agreement with the candidate

Potential Salary: The salary range for this position is £65,000 - £82,000 if filled by a candidate located and legally able to work in the UK. 
The salary range for this position is € 80,000 - € 101,000 if filled by a candidate located and legally able to work in the Netherlands.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with a cover letter by the date of April 12, 2023. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

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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.
• Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

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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.

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Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.**