This position can be based in WRI offices either Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico or United States. 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 Ross Center builds on WRI’s global and local experience in urban planning and mobility, and uses proven solutions and action-oriented tools to increase building and energy efficiency, manage water risk, encourage effective governance and make the fast-growing urban environment more resilient to new challenges. Aiming to influence 200 cities with unique research and tools, WRI Ross Center focuses on a deep cross-sector approach in selected megacities on two continents, and targeted assistance to additional 50 urban areas, bringing economic, environmental and social benefits to people in cities around the globe.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to: Learning & Knowledge Exchange Manager. In this role, you will:

• Assist with the continued development of the Learning Management System (LMS) by collaborating with project teams to create and deliver knowledge dissemination and capacity development products such as e-courses, webinars and other learning resources
• Participate in WRI discussions on eLearning and instructional design best practices
• Support documentation and exchange of lessons learned through qualitative and quantitative monitoring activities and general programmatic delivery across WRI Ross Center
• Engage with the Communications & Engagement team to translate qualitative and quantitative impact data and project milestones into coherent and concise formats for internal and external storytelling

The respective Team members will support you.

What will you do:

Front-end development and content design for TheCityFixLearn (60%):

• Assist with the continued development of the Learning Management System (LMS) by collaborating with project teams to create and deliver knowledge dissemination and capacity development products such as e-courses, webinars and other learning resources
• Participate in WRI discussions on eLearning and instructional design best practices
• Work closely with project teams and partners to integrate social and gender equity considerations into programmatic delivery from the perspective of knowledge dissemination and learning
• Maintain the City Fix Learn website that is WordPress based and the Learn Dash LMS management system as well as create and integrate courses created in articulate software

Institutional Learning (40%):

• Support documentation and exchange of lessons learned through qualitative and quantitative monitoring activities and general programmatic delivery across WRI Ross Center
• Engage with the Communications & Engagement team to translate qualitative and quantitative impact data and project milestones into coherent and concise formats for internal and external storytelling
• Assist the Strategic Planning & Alignment Manager, PMEL Manager and technical leads in conducting knowledge sharing and learning within technical work streams, including the articulation of processes to surface project implementation-related learning
• Collaborate with the Research & Engagement Specialist to advance WRI Ross Center’s knowledge strategy and broader institutional learning agenda that includes both internal and external audiences
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office team towards improving knowledge management processes and practice across WRI Ross Center’s technical teams

What will you need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Learning, Instructional Design, Education, or relevant field or equivalent experience and history
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience, preferably as a learning experience designer, multimedia and graphic designer, or similar experience. Experience with supporting institutional learning and knowledge management is desirable
• Languages: English and a secondary WRI language – Spanish, Portuguese, Bahasa, Turkish
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where the position is based.WRI is unable to sponsor work visa

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 10, 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, 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.