This role is based in London. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the Program:
The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) is a self-governed coalition of organisations and individuals working collaboratively to achieve a shared objective: the urgent transformation of food and land use systems to deliver a better future for people, nature and climate. FOLU supports science-based solutions and helps to build a shared understanding of the challenges and opportunities to unlock collective action.
Job Highlight:
Reporting to the Partnerships Director, you will drive the delivery of a range of strategic priorities for the team throughout 2024. This will include: the establishment of a new FOLU Platform; strategic management of the FOLU global Ambassador network; the creation of new Strategic Partnerships; and supporting the successful establishment of a new international Alliance of countries determined to transform their food systems with the pace and urgency that the science demands, to be launched at COP28.
You will be supported by Partnerships and Coalition Coordinator who will report into you, and the Partnerships Director, who will provide strategic guidance and oversight.
What will you do:
Strategic Project Research and Delivery (50%):
- Work closely with the Partnerships Director, assist in the delivery of strategic projects and take responsibility for the successful and timely delivery of key work streams within these
- Conduct research, drafting concept papers, preparing funding applications, organizing and attending external meetings and events
- Engage with senior stakeholders, both within and outside of the FOLU coalition
Partnerships and Coalition Management (30%):
- Help oversee the smooth organization and running of all FOLU coalition meetings
- Help identify, establish and build new Strategic Partnerships (globally), and assist with the ongoing effective management of existing Partnerships
- Prepare briefings for members of the FOLU Senior Leadership Team, including the Executive Director, to assist with preparation for meetings, events and presentations
- Conduct research on relevant topics and drafting clear, concise Word and PowerPoint documents
Communications and Events (10%):
- Work with the FOLU communications team to deliver high impact comms products
- Organize events at COP and other international meetings
- Organize and contribute to webinars, workshops, debates and other events as required
Staff Management (10%):
- Manage directly 1 member of staff
What will you need:
- Education: You have completed a Bachelorโs degree(Masterโs preferred) in geography, environment, economics, international development, climate or health/nutrition-related discipline
- Experience: You 5+ years of relevant experience within a government, civil society and/or private sector organization
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder coalitions, and providing strategic thought leadership
- You have experience working with a diverse coalition of partners and organizations
- You have experience drafting policy briefs and presentations using several tools such as Powerpoint, etc.
- Experience working in, or with, Non-Governmental Organizations and prior engagement in an environmental or international development focus area
- Experience developing and organizing proposals for varying audiences
- Languages: Full fluency in English with excellent writing skills
- Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization
Potential Salary: The salary range for this role is ยฃ44,000 to ยฃ53,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of 28 November 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 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.
- Manage directly 1 member of staff