Program Strategy & Advisory (30%):
Develop WRI strategy for driving greater corporate leadership, ambition and action, in line with science, data, and evidence, to help achieve the world’s climate, nature, and people goals through research and engagement
Ensure new and existing projects related to corporate incentives and action within CEF (direct oversight role) and F|L|W (advisory role) advance and align with this and WRI’s wider strategy
Facilitate development of internal guidance and/or external positions on complex issues, including at the climate-nature interface
Support the development and implementation of CEF’s private-sector strategy, including helping develop theories of change and identify intervention targets, and tracking WRI’s efforts and impact as related to corporate actions
Provide briefings and advisory support to WRI, CEF, and F|L|W leadership on corporate standards and incentives, in line with the strategic vision
Research & Engagement (40%):
Lead and develop CEF’s research and work program on corporate incentives for climate action in close coordination with F|L|W’s related agenda on nature action, leading to evidence-based recommendations for a way ahead over the next decade, and how to get from where we are today to that longer term vision
Author, oversee, and provide expert review on research publications, policy briefs, and other knowledge products for internal, expert, and public audiences
Work with research, data, and communications colleagues to ensure work on corporate standards and incentives is well-targeted, intellectually robust, and reaches target audiences with messages that drive adoption at global scale and at the country level
Convene discussions and provide thought-leadership on long-term goal and strategy for increasing corporate incentives and action, seeking to build consensus within and beyond the corporate climate and nature action ecosystem
Represent WRI externally as participant in initiatives, at conferences and meetings, and in the media on issues related to corporate incentives and action
Management & Fundraising (30%):
Cultivate new relationships and serve as primary fundraising lead for CEF’s corporate standards and incentives projects, leading annual- and multi-year proposals in the 6- and 7-figure range in coordination with teams across CEF, F|L|W and other WRI programs, and country-offices
Manage projects to deliver work under CEF’s corporate standards and incentives portfolio, including oversight of project workplans, staffing, and budgets
Provide direct management to a team of researchers, including senior managers, supporting their career trajectories and growth
Proactively engage and share information with senior managers and project teams in F|L|W undertaking related corporate standards and incentives work on nature
What will you need:
Education: You have completed a Master’s or or Ph.D. in environmental policy, business administration, or sustainable development, or other discipline related to corporate standards and incentives or corporate climate action ( or equivalent work experience);
Experience: You have a minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience with at least 3 years of program management of similar scale
Strong commitment to WRI’s mission, values, and approach, with demonstrated passion for addressing climate issues in the private-sector
Recognition as a strategic thinker and open-minded thought-leader in the field with in-depth understanding of corporate incentives, standard-setting, target-setting, and climate action policies. Experience in corporate incentives and action related to nature also desirable
Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work and be influential with internal and external partners at a high level and up to the highest standards of integrity
Experience fundraising up to at least $1M annually, managing project budgets and assembling and leading staff and teams
Demonstrated work with research-based policy recommendations, and a record of contributing to, reviewing, or participating in high-quality publications
Languages: Excellent English writing and oral communication skills
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization
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