Deadline: Ongoing
The World Resource Institute (WRI) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Research Director, New Climate Economy based in Washington DC, USA.
The WRI is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Research Director, New Climate Economy will perform the following functions-
- Demonstrates intellectual leadership in identifying key opportunities for NCE research, and developing and implementing work programmes.
- Identifies the data and methods needed to produce robust, unbiased research to support the NCE programme.
- Manages and strategically deploys the expertise of NCE researchers and engages partner organizations to deliver a comprehensive research program and provide research-related support for NCE engagement activities.
- Supervises multiple junior researchers in coordination with the wider Executive Management Team.
- Oversees the NCE peer review process, including coordinating feedback from Global Commissioners, relevant experts, and partner and associated organizations.
- Coordinates with NCE’s Strategic Engagement team to deliver relevant briefings for major international events or country visits.
- Presents NCE’s research at national and international events and through bilateral meetings with relevant decision-makers.
- Serves on the program’s Executive Management Team, providing strategic advice to the Program Director on overall program delivery and research needs.
- Contribute to NCE’s strategy development, partnership development, and fundraising proposals (presentations, narratives, budgets).
- Oversees the work of Financial and administrative staff in either London or Washington, DC.
- Contributes to fund-raising efforts and development of maintenance of relationships with foundations, governments, and individual donors.
- Provides oversight of the research spending and budgets.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A post-graduate qualification in economics, environmental economics, public policy or another relevant discipline (in-depth knowledge of energy and climate finance/investment issues is strongly preferred).
- At least 15 years’ experience demonstrating extensive, world-class and deep knowledge of relevant issues and organizations.
- Strong quantitative, analytical research skills.
- Substantial program management experience, including in senior management roles and a demonstrated ability to coordinate across teams and research partners in multiple countries.
- Experience of working with government and philanthropic donors.
- Exceptionally good communication and interpersonal skills, and comfortable working with high-level decision-makers.
- Detail-oriented and organized thinker who can juggle multiple, competing priorities.
- Ability to travel when needed.
- Eligibility to work in the UK or USA.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit WRI.
