World Resource Institute is hiring a
This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days/month in the office. You can be based in the Hague Office. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the Program:
The WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities helps to transform cities into compact, connected and resilient spaces that provide healthy, accessible and prosperous living environments for their residents. We provide technical and practical expertise through eight integrated solution areas: Integrated Transport Systems, Vision Zero, Zero Carbon Buildings, Livable Neighborhoods, E-Mobility, Water/Heat Resilience, Air Quality, and Inclusive Climate & Energy Action Planning. Data and Urban Finance are cross-cutting themes that inform all our solution offerings. Our research and projects in cities and in national policies connect environmental sustainability, health, safety, equity, and quality of life. The Urban Mobility program, which includes the solution areas of Integrated Transport, Health and Road Safety, and Electric Mobility helps cities shift to more efficient, safer, and cleaner transport modes.
Job Highlight:
You will be responsible for integrating equity into your work. You will work with our teams at the Ross Center for Sustainable Cities to provide grants and finance management, and program administration support. You will work on complex, multi-year, multi-faceted international grants - developing and updating budgets, tracking, and monitoring expenditures, preparing financial reports, and working with project managers, partner organizations, and international offices to maintain a healthy financial system.
You will be supported by a team of project managers and finance specialists within the WRI Ross Center. You will work with our central finance teams including the cost and pricing team, grants and contracts team, and accounting team. You will report to the Senior manager of operations and finance.
What will you do:
Financial Management (60%)
Grant Management (30%)
Operations (10%)
What will you need:
Potential Salary: The Hague salary range is between 49,500 and 61,900 Euro. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a required cover letter. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.
We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter in addition to your resume.
You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
WRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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 and Respect.
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 team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications. WRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.