This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days/month intheoffice. You can be based in our office in Washington DC, the Hague, or London.Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. If based in the US to be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment
About the Program:
The ocean is fundamental to the future of people, nature, and climate. More than 3 billion people depend on the ocean for their livelihoods and food and the ocean provides numerous ecosystem services that benefit humanity. Moreover, ocean-based climate solutions can potentially reduce the “emissions gap” by up to 35% on a 1.5°C trajectory by 2050.
Recognizing this importance, the Ocean Program at the World Resources Institute (WRI) seeks tocatalyzea world where effective ocean protection enables sustainable production of what the ocean provides, yielding prosperity for all. In other words, we seek a world where not only Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 is met but also many of the other SDGs for which the ocean can provide solutions.
WRI houses the Secretariat to the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel), a unique global initiative by 19 serving world leaders working to build momentum towards a sustainable ocean economy. In 2020, the Ocean Panel laid out a new ocean action agenda, ‘Transformations for a Sustainable Ocean Economy’, charting a course towards achieving effective protection, sustainable production and equitable prosperity of the ocean.
Through the Ocean Program and Ocean Panel, WRI has set out to build a greater understanding among governments, business leaders, financiers and practitioners of the opportunities, solutions, values and contribution of the ocean to the global economy, human health and wellbeing, and to accelerate knowledge-based decision making and solutions that drive inclusive ocean-based economic opportunities while sustaining ocean ecosystems and coastal populations.
Accelerating Ocean Action for a Sustainable Ocean Economyhttps://www.wri.org/ocean
High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economyhttps://oceanpanel.org/
Job Highlight:
Reporting totheDeputy Director of the Ocean Program, you will integrate equity into your work.You willsupportthe successful functioning of the Secretariatandensures seamless operations by coordinating meetings, tracking deliverables, and managing follow-ups. You will workalongsidetechnical team focused on knowledge products and policy, and the Head of Secretariat who provides strategic direction. This position will be pivotal in connecting various lines of work within the Ocean Program and across WRI’s different programs, ensuring timely reporting and the integration of all efforts into cohesive narratives and deliverables.
You will work closely with all members of the WRI Ocean Program, and ensure they deliver to your deadlines.
What will you do:
Stakeholder Engagement Support (10%): -
- Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding Secretariat activities and Ocean Panel work
- Coordinate information flow to colleagues and key partners, ensuring clarity and consistency
- Support logistical planning and stakeholder briefing preparation as needed
Documentation Coordination (40%): -
- Coordinate and schedule all documentation for Co-Chair, Sherpa, and other Ocean Panel meetings
- Lead on preparing agendas, meeting materials, and timelines in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Track and follow up on meeting deliverables and ensure timely completion of assigned actions
- Ensure accurate documentation by taking and distributing meeting and action points
Document and Deliverable Management (30%): -
- Coordinate the production and review of Ocean Panel papers and reports by Ocean Program colleagues and external stakeholders
- Track deadlines and ensure all deliverables align with Secretariat priorities and timelines
- Establish and manage document workflows to ensure accessibility and version control
Secretariat Activity Oversight (20%): -
- Manage a centralised action tracker to monitor and report on progress across Secretariat activities.
- Facilitate internal communication to maintain alignment on priorities and tasks
- Address operational bottlenecks and escalate challenges as needed
What will you need:
- Education:You have a completedbachelor’sdegree inenvironmental science, public policy, business administrationora related field.Relevant work experience in lieu of degree is accepted
- Experience:You have a minimumof7years offull-time experienceinproject coordination or management roles
- Demonstrated ability to organize high-level meetings, including tracking actions and managing agendas
- Proven experience managing complex workflows and tracking deliverables using tools like Excel, Asana, or similar platforms
- Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
- Ability to organize own time to ensure tasks are completed
- An ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships and communicate clearly and confidently at all levels
- Accurate and assertive action tracking
- Flexible and resilient approach to shifting priorities
- Languages:English is mandatory; a second language is a plus
- Requirements:Existing work authorization is required where this positionis based.WRI is unable to authorize visa workauthorization
Potential Salary: US salary range is between 96k - 129k USD gross per year. UKsalary range isbetween53k–67KGBP gross per year. NL:67K –84K EUR gross per year.Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a required cover letter by the date of26December2024.We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.
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, LatinAmericaand theUS
- 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 ourwork
- The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future ofWRI
- Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible workinghours
- Generous leavedays 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 criticalchallenges 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 workspanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico,Colombiaand 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 bringtogether 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,Independenceand 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. Weare committed to providing equal opportunities inemployment;we embrace alldiversity 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.
