Job Description

This position can be based in WRI\'s Global Office in Washington, DC or in any of the WRI offices in The Hague, or London, or Mexico City, or Colombia, or Brazil. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. About the Program: WRI Core Communications team, based largely in Washington DC, oversees strategy and outreach for the Institute to support WRI leadership, program, centers and international offices. Communications is crucial to WRI\'s success at achieving rapid, systemic changes. The global communications team strives to work as an integrated global network to expand WRI\'s reach, reputation and effect. Job Highlight: Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Communications. WRI\'s Core Communications team is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to support the operations and project management responsibilities. Your role will help maintain the team\'s overall effectiveness. You will work with Operations Manager and the Senior Project Manager. This is a collaborative position, which is suited for someone who enjoys working on a team and working with colleagues from multiple other teams and projects. To be successful in this role, you must be deadline-driven and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment. You will have the opportunity to help strengthen WRI\'s communications and to learn new skills. What will you do: Operational and Management Support (70% of your time): Coordinate operations processes and assist with compiling, tracking, and editing internal documents Support the team with billable hours and assist with tracking down project codes - Provide project management support for communications services and external vendor relations Process work orders, payment requests and expense reports for core communications to ensure accurate processing Process work orders and payment requests for multiple teams during the production of knowledge products Assist with renewing several types of contracts Process reclasses as needed Assist with fiscal year-end close and preparation for monthly quarterly financial reviews Provide biweekly timesheet guidance to the Core Communications team Administrative and Executive Support (30% of your time) : Manage the team\'s calendar and schedule team meetings - Support travel arrangements Help coordinate WRI events and large meetings, including preparing agendas, note taking, and other logistics Support team\'s internal communications and messaging - Coordinate internal managing tools, sites, emails, and mailing groups Other tasks as assigned What will you need: Education : You have a completed bachelor\'s degree, either in operation management and finance, public policy, or a related field, demonstrating mastery of project management Experience : You have 2+ years of work experience in a project coordination/operations role Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word, PowerPoint and Excel Interest in a project management and operations career path - Intermediate math skills and basic accounting skills Ability to manage projects and to use multiple project management software (Experience with Asana is a plus) An interest in the environment, sustainability or international development Existing work authorization is required where this position is based.WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization. Potential Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter by October 25, 2023 . Applicants 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 drivenorganizationwith 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 researchorganizationthat 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, Respect. Our culture: WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to ourorganizationaland 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.Recognizingour 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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