This position can be hybrid based or office based in WRI Europe either in Hague or London. 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:

The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) is a self-governed coalition of organizations and individuals working collaboratively to achieve a shared objective: the urgent transformation of food and land use systems to deliver a better future for people, nature and climate. FOLU supports science-based solutions and helps to build a shared understanding of the challenges and opportunities to unlock collective action. FOLU’s Growing Better report recommends an integrated reform agenda along ten important transitions to deliver positive outcomes for environment, health, inclusive development and food security, ensuring food and land use systems support delivery of globally agreed sustainable development, climate and biodiversity goals. FOLU’s light-touch governance and management have enabled the FOLU community to grow and evolve since FOLU’s launch in 2017.

The Coalition’s collective leadership is provided by a Core Partners Group comprised of: The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), EAT, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Systemiq, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), World Farmers’ Organization (WFO), and the World Resources Institute (WRI). Through the Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Land Use, and Energy (FABLE) Consortium, FOLU has expert teams and networks in 18 countries, including the European Union. FABLE is a knowledge network that supports countries develop data and modelling infrastructure to promote integrated strategies towards sustainable land use and food systems. FOLU country platforms are operating in China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Ethiopia and Colombia, with partner networks in Australia, the UK and the Nordic region. Its Global Secretariat housed at WRI’s London office coordinates FOLU. Other FOLU partners provide human resources that contribute to the Secretariat, including Systemiq and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

Job Highlight:

You will report to Operations Manager, Global FOLU.

The Grants and Finance Specialist will manage grants, contracts, and budgets working with members of the Food and Land Use Coalition and WRI’s Food, Land and Water Programme. You will provide operational, financial and grant management support across a geographically dispersed team. Specific tasks will include, managing budgets and grants; prepare financial reports; process sub awards and invoices and engaging with vendors, partners around the world. A growing team of operational professionals within the Food, Land and Water Programme will support you.

What will you do:

Grants and Sub award Management (50%):

• Assist team members in understanding rules of all assigned awards to ensure compliance with donor requirements and WRI’s policies
• Help track grant reporting deadlines for both incoming grant agreements and for outgoing sub agreements to partners
• Assemble sub agreement packages, procurement documentation and due diligence forms as directed, following standard WRI procedures
• Monitor expenditures under the assigned sub awards and review financial reports from partners
• Manage clear document filing for all assigned activities

Financial Management (50%):

• Develop and monitor fiscal year and grant budgets with the project managers
• Review and monitor all transactions, commitments, and revenue prospects to support healthy financial management and to help prepare for quarterly financial reviews and annual planning
• Maintain project budgets using WRI’s budgeting and forecasting software (TM1, Salesforce)
• Prepare financial reports and invoices for donors
• Develop budgets for new projects and grants
• Submit payment requests and invoices from vendors for projects in compliance with WRI’s policies

What will you need:

• Education: You have completed a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, management or similar discipline related to the job description
• Experience: You have 3 years full-time work experience in a non-profit setting
• You have experience managing project and grant budgets, preparing financial reports and supporting project operations
• You have experience delivering both competitive and non-competitive procurement, including sub-grants or similar awards
• You have experience working with international teams or projects
• You have MS Excel experience using other produces, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Comfortable to work in a fast-paced multicultural environment with multiple projects
• Languages: Verbal and written English proficiency. Other language skills desirable
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position. 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 with cover letter by the date of October 31, 2023. You mustapply 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 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.

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.