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World Resources Institute
This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. 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:
WRI United States works to advance practical solutions to reduce and remove greenhouse gas emissions, deploy clean energy solutions, improve resilience to climate impacts, and achieve a strong, clean economy that benefits all Americans. We do so through rigorous peer-reviewed expert analysis, consultation, convening, coalition building, and clear communications. We work at all levels of government and with leading businesses across the United States. Our experience, reputation and connections in the policy arena, the private sector and beyond place us in a unique position to help shape federal and state climate policy and generate new ideas and practices for low-carbon development over the coming years.
Job Highlight:
As a member of the WRI United States Operations Team, you will help increase WRIs impact in the United States by supporting an efficient operational infrastructure. In collaboration with a team of project managers and research staff, you will manage project budgets, process transactions and subawards, and ensure financial compliance. You will use your expertise on WRIs policies and funder obligations to advise project teams. With the Operations Manager, you will use project budgets to develop resource plans for WRIs activities in the United States. As a Grants & Finance Specialist, you will have the opportunity to advance your career in non-profit operations and financial management. This position can be fully remote with an option for some travel to the WRI US-DC office or to be based in the WRI US-DC office.
What you will do:
Grant Financial Management (35%)
- Develop and maintain a portfolio of project budgets to guide project implementation
- Track project transactions, team billing, financial commitments, and revenue prospects
- Produce funder financial reports
- Inform programmatic resource planning
Grant Award Management (25%)
- Produce grant proposal budgets and prepare proposal packages for submission
- Review grant agreements and manage grant revenue
- Advise project managers on compliance with funder and institutional requirements
Subawardee Management (15%)
- Process subgrants and contracts in accordance with WRIs contracting and granting policies
- Process vendor and grantee payables
Project Operations (25%)
- Monitor compliance with and advise teams on institutional policies, such as WRIs travel and expense policy
- Support miscellaneous project operations needs, including personnel processes, payroll processes, and IT
What you will need:
Education: You have a completed bachelors degree or hold an equivalent four year university degree.
Experience: You have a minimum of 3+ years of full-time work experience relevant to the job description.
- Experience with grants management, Salesforce or a similar CRM system, non-profit operations, non-profit development, budgeting software, and/or Microsoft Excel is a plus.
Languages: You have written and verbal proficiency in English required.
Requirements: This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship.
Potential Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume by December 16, 2022. You must apply directly on the careers portal to be considered for this position.
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 organisation 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 organisation 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, aswell 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 worlds greatest environment and international development challenges and improve peoples 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:
WRIs mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths 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 organisational 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. Recognising our 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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