This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You will be based in our office in Washington DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.
About the Program:
WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities is dedicated to shaping a future where cities work better for everyone. We focus on integrated solutions to long-standing urban challenges. We work on Urban Development, Urban Mobility, Urban Efficiency and Climate, and Air Quality. Through innovative research, deep engagement, and global partnerships, our network of local and international experts partner with cities to help chart and navigate a path towards more sustainable and equitable urban development. We catalyze and accelerate transformative urban initiatives that turn cities into thriving, resilient, low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet. The Cities Global Operations team is responsible for financial planning and reporting, grants and contracts management, budget oversight, staff wellbeing and program capacity. The Cities Global Development team coordinates all fundraising opportunities, guides proposal development, and implements the fundraising strategy for the WRI Ross Center.
Job Highlight:
Reporting to the Operations & Finance Senior Manager, Cities Program, you will be responsible for coordinating proper proposal budgets, co-leading complex proposal due diligence, developing and delivering trainings, developing reports and analysis on the program’s funding pipeline and supporting the Cities Global Operations and Development teams in preparing for reviews with WRI management. We require a highly organized, detail-oriented, and independent individual to fill this role. This position is best suited for someone with experience in nonprofit grants, contracts, finance, and/or administration with the desire to be a part of an environmental research and analysis organization lauded for its subject matter expertise and operational transparency. You will be working with teams across the entire Cities program, with other WRI programs and departments, and will be part of a growing team of operations and grants and finance professionals within the WRI Ross Center of Sustainable Cities; one of the largest and highly matrixed programs at WRI.
You will occupy a key role in the Cities Global Operations and Development teams, enhancing the program’s ability to manage financial risk, carefully steward donor funds, and support a high level of collaboration across the WRI across all offices. The role will provide quality assurance and alignment with institutional standards through careful review of proposals, provide guidance to project team Grants & Finance Specialists on complex budgets, and will work in close collaboration with WRI’s Cost and Pricing team.
What will you do:
Proposal Budgets and Quality Control (60%):
Funding Opportunity Tracking (25%):
Operational Support & Training (15%):
What will you need:
Potential Salary: US salary range is between 84,000 and 92,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a required cover letter. We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter.
You mustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
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 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.
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