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 for the US. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

As the world’s largest economy and the number-one historical emitter, the U.S. carries enormous influence as to whether climate challenges can be addressed. WRI works at the federal, state, local, and corporate levels to develop solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges. We conduct rigorous, peer-reviewed research and convene partners from the public and private sectors to identify practical solutions. The United States needs an all-hands-on-deck approach to addressing the climate crisis. WRI is working to promote climate action on all levels of government and in high-emitting sectors to raise climate ambition through policy and economic recovery legislation. WRI also helps states, cities, corporates and other large buyers accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. WRI focuses on addressing market barriers to clean energy, accelerating the transition to renewable resources and advancing solutions for a low carbon grid.

Job Highlight:

The Analyst for U.S.-International Engagement will work with the Director for U.S.-International Engagement to promote the U.S. program’s portfolio of international climate and energy engagements, including U.S.-China, U.S.-India, and U.S.-EU Track II Dialogues with research, engagement, and coordination. With oversight of the Director, the Analyst will promote these efforts by managing important relationships, producing insightful research, planning strategic development of dialogues to maximize impact, managing the portfolio of grants, and engaging funder support for strategic programmatic growth. The Analyst will be a trusted expert, both internally and externally, on important climate issues affecting U.S. foreign relations and the actors involved in these relationships. The Analyst will also build and maintain relationships among dialogue partners to advance fruitful discussions that lead to tangible outcomes.

What will you do:

Research & Knowledge (40%):

• Research and write briefing papers to support delegations and experts, both internal and external, for U.S.- China, U.S.-India, and U.S.-EU dialogues
• Identify and connect with experts in relevant topic areas across the WRI international network and collect data and analysis from WRI Country Offices (U.S., China, India, EU) to support briefing papers, working groups, and dialogues
• Collect data and analysis from other international actors to support dialogues, enhance WRI’s expertise, and identify new opportunities
• Help draft public-facing dialogue outputs, such as memos and communiques, to translate dialogue progress into outcomes
• Develop expertise on U.S.-international engagement on climate issues, becoming a resource to peers and external partners on issues related to U.S. international policy and the policies of countries/regional bodies including China, India, the EU, and others

Outreach & Engagement (30%):

• Build partner relationships to launch and maintain successful Track II Dialogues
• Engage new dialogue participants and working group members and deepen ties with existing members to ensure productive dialogue participation
• Support partners, WRI Country Offices, and senior staff both in the U.S. and internationally in the scoping of dialogue areas of focus and processes and identifying new opportunities
• Support the Director in strategizing and implementing activities and outputs that translate dialogue progress into tangible outcomes affecting climate policy in the U.S. and internationally

Project Management & Administration (30%):

• Support the Director in engaging funders to maintain and expand financial support for dialogues
• Support the Administrative Specialist with logistics for in-person dialogue events in the U.S. and internationally
• Draft concept notes, proposals, and funder reports
• Support the Director in tracking project deliverables and ensuring successful implementation
• With the Director and Operations Manager, track project budgets and funder requirements

What will you need:

• Education: You have a completed Bachelor’s degree preferably in Environmental Policy, Sustainability, International Relations, Economics or related or with substantial professional work to demonstrate the relevance of that experience
• Experience:
• You have a minimum of 3+ years of experience
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills
• High-level knowledge of U.S. international climate policy and the policies of key states/regional bodies such as China, India, and the EU
• Preference for Mandarin Chinese language proficiency
• Experience with Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), database management, cloud- and web-based communications (SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Asana, Salesforce)
• Flexible and capable of working with minimal direction and supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
• Extremely well-organized and efficient; strong initiative to identify upcoming tasks and problems and take pre-emptive action
• Commitment to WRI’s mission and values

Potential Salary: Salary range is between 69,000 and 78,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of September 5, 2023. 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
• Long-term 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 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 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.