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About the Program:
The International Climate Action (ICA) Initiative uses analysis, innovation and partnerships to achieve effective national policies and ambitious, equitable international climate action. ICA serves as a nexus for international climate policy across WRI, drawing on the organizationโs expertise on a wide range of issues. ICA is also home to the Allied for Climate Transformation by 2025 Consortium (ACT2025), which convenes key stakeholders to achieve ambitious, just, and equitable outcomes at UN climate negotiations that ultimately promote a low-carbon and climate resilient future for all. As one of the few initiatives focused on convening South-South thought leaders around climate diplomacy, ACT2025 fills a singular and critical gap in international climate negotiations. Focusing our partnership with organizations from the Global South ensures that the consortium centers the needs and demands of the most vulnerable populations, and engaging thought-leaders from outside government ensures we bring a wide range of perspectives uninfluenced by political agendas and centered around evidence-based solutions.
Job Highlight:
Reporting to Senior Advisor to the Global Climate Program. ACT2025 seeks an Engagement Specialist to lead engagement for ACT2025 as a member of ICA housed within the Global Climate Program. They are responsible for leading the cultivation of relationships within ACT2025 and growing partnerships with networks of thought leaders, influencers, and decision-makers, with the goal of getting them to champion equitable climate action at critical climate negotiations as well as inform their decision-making. The Specialist also supports the creation of strategies for maximizing ACT2025 impact through engagement with leading experts, researchers, and negotiators. They support internal WRI alignment on cross-programmatic engagement strategies, especially as they relate to equity and grassroots engagement. Additional duties include administrative support, event coordination, drafting and reviewing reports, and other appropriate duties as assigned. You will be supported by the ACT2025 team and relevant ICA staff.
What will you do:
Outreach and Engagement (65% time):
Lead relationship cultivation and track team communication with ACT2025 core partners, key WRI colleagues across programs and countries, and key collaborators external to ACT2025 and WRI. This includes independently developing and carrying out protocols and templates that facilitate consistent, high-quality engagement and connecting ACT2025 stakeholders to WRI experts and resources as necessary Support development of engagement strategies, ensuring these activities support WRI and ACT 2025 influence and impact strategy, reach key stakeholders and leverage champions, and deepen relationships while scaling impact Track engagement and communication deliverables and milestones across projects Write regular assessment reports on the results of engagement with key stakeholders, highlighting feedback received to the appropriate team members to be handled and dealt with Identify and draft key stories, including web content, newsletters, and informational materials, highlighting engagement in the ACT2025 consortium Support design and execution of ACT2025 working groups, workshops and events Contribute to planning, coordination and management of webinars associated with project reports and releases to diverse, globally dispersed online participants Lead coordination of conference and event logistics for domestic and international meetings and workshops, including venue and catering, equipment or translators Coordinate, schedule and where needed lead team meetings and assist in coordination of teamโs planning process. As relevant, support and advise on WRI Working Groups related to EngagementAdministration (20% time):
Coordinate with external partners and liaise closely with WRI staff across programs and departments, as well as project teams in WRI international offices, by scheduling meetings and independently conducting necessary follow-ups Create project workplans, deliverables tracking and task assignments, and support project managers in the tracking, implementation and accountability of such Draft progress reports on project deliverables for grant and internal reporting Manage inventories of key actors and experts for ACT2025 and maintain timely and accurate information on contacts, including regular updates of CRM softwareResearch (15% time):
Conduct broad scoping research in support of team engagement and conduct partner survey research Regularly stay up to date with and understand WRIโs complex technical research materials Contribute where appropriate to ACT 2025 technical researchWhat will you need:
Education: Bachelorโs Degree in a related field preferred or with substantial professional work to demonstrate the relevance of that experience. Excellent academic record preferred Experience: Minimum 3+ years of full time relevant work experience Experience building partnerships and coordinating across large numbers of organizations, connecting dots and people to enrich partnerships, especially within the context of the UN Climate negotiations and other relevant multilateral fora on climate cooperation Experience in maintaining a strong and healthy external database of networks with information on key decision makerโs interests and preferences Experience providing necessary information to research and program staff. -Experience managing multiple, complex and time-sensitive requirements Familiarity with international climate policy and negotiations Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft suite, database management, cloud- and web-based communications. Advanced Excel skills required Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills Commitment to WRIโs mission and valuesPotential Salary: The salary range for this position is 69,000 USD - 78,000 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 June 20, 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 worldโs greatest environment and international development challenges and improve peopleโs 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:
WRIโs mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earthโs 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.