This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in our office in Washington DC, Brazil, London or The Hague. 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:
WRI’s Climate Program helps policymakers and civil society at the local, national and international levels advance the deep structural shifts necessary to address climate change. It focuses on four main areas: stepping up national climate action, advancing international climate action, tracking progress toward climate goals, and supporting equity and development goals in the transition to a zero-carbon economy. Since 2015, WRI’s Climate Program has worked with partners to strengthen climate action toward the achievement of the Paris Agreement goals, with a specific focus on enhancing nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and developing long-term strategies. As countries prepare to submit the next round of NDCs in 2025, WRI is working to seize this moment by mobilizing efforts to strengthen global mitigation actions and support the development of the next generation of NDCs.
Job Highlight:
You will be responsible for integrating equity into your work. WRI’s Climate Program seeks a detail-oriented, well organized, and highly motivated research analyst that will report to a Senior Associate. In this role, the successful candidate will support the research, analysis, project management, and outreach efforts in WRI's Climate Program, focused on advancing international climate action by ensuring countries increase their climate ambition in their next generation NDCs. The candidate will help implement WRI’s NDC-related activities and engage with external experts and policymakers. This involves engagement with WRI’s country offices and partners and supporting outreach to governments to promote the adoption of ambitious next generation NDCs. The research analyst will be part of a collaborative team of senior associates, research associates, project managers, and coordinators, all working together to enhance understanding of national progress on climate action and contribute to impactful analyses that support countries in strengthening their climate commitments.
What will you do:
Research & knowledge (40% time):
- Assist with qualitative and quantitative analysis relevant to enhancing climate ambition under the Paris Agreement, including on mitigation, adaptation, and finance
- Help identify opportunities for countries to enhance their NDCs and strengthen related climate policies like LTSs
- Assist with and/or co-authoring reports, briefs, and data products
- Assist with and/or co-authoring blog posts and other communication materials
- Present at internal meetings
- Review knowledge products written by other researchers
Outreach and stakeholder engagement (30% time):
- Liaise with external partners, as well as WRI colleagues across programs and country offices
- Support the organization of roundtables, workshops or other convening events with stakeholders
- Draft reports and project updates to funders
- Work with engagement and communications staff to support updates to the project website, drafting articles and infographics and reviewing social media content
- Respond to internal and external requests for information
Project Management (20% time):
- Support the coordination of internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other dissemination activities
- Support daily project management tasks including notetaking, drafting summaries, internal document management, and collecting information from partners on their activities
- Track project deliverables under the supervision of a project manager
What will you need:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Economics, Engineering, the Natural Sciences, Public Policy, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred
- Education: Minimum 2 years of relevant full-time work experience in related role and subject matter
- Familiarity with national and international climate change
- Knowledge of the UNFCCC negotiating process
- Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven professional environment
- Excellent qualitative and/or quantitative research and writing skills
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office and internet research
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams of individuals and colleagues
- Flexibility to travel
Potential Salary: US salary range is between 57,000 and 62,0000 USD. UK Salary range is between 30,000 and 37,000 GBP. The Hague salary range is between 42,000 and 50,000 Euros. 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 must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
· 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
· Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, retirement plan access and employer contribution, Paid Time Off
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.
