Prepare budget review templates for review with project managers, under supervision

• Follow WRI’s internal processes and deadlines related to funding and expenses, including preparations for quarterly reviews, monthly & annual closeouts, and fiscal year forecasting
• Learn to read and understand funding awards and comply with donor requirements and restrictions in award administration and reporting, including for US Government awards.
• Prepare proposal budgets and produce funder financial reports to review with supervisor

 

 

Subaward Management (30%): –

 

• Assemble and process subgrants and contracts in accordance with WRI’s contracting and granting policies
• Monitor subaward reporting schedules, coordinating submission by partners and review with programmatic team
• Communicate directly with partners for submission of required subaward materials
• Process vendor and grantee payables

 

Meetings & Event Coordination (10%): –

 

• Coordinate logistics (including venue, catering, equipment/AV, and materials), for virtual and in person team meetings, events, and retreats
• Coordinate event participant travel, accommodation, and per diem support
• Monitor compliance with and advise teams on internal institutional policies, such as WRI’s travel and expense policy

 

Administrative Support (15%):-

 

• Maintain team administrative materials, including organizational charts and team training materials
• Provide administrative support for internal team meetings, including preparing slide decks and note taking
• Support miscellaneous project operation’s needs, including personnel processes, timesheet and payroll processes, and IT requests

 

What will you need:

 

• Education:You have completed abachelor’s degreefinance, accounting, economicsor related area
• Experience: You have a minimum of 2 years full-time work experience with grants management, Salesforce or a similar CRM system, Asana, non-profit operations, non-profit development, budgeting software, and/or Microsoft Excel is a plus
• Interest in sustainable solutions for people, climate and nature
• Commitment to equitable processes and outcomes
• Languages: Verbal and written English proficiency
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization

 

Potential Salary: US salary range is between 57,000 and 62,000 USD.

Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

 

How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a required cover letter by the date of 20 Aug 2024.

We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter.

 

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 drivenorganizationwith 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
• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, retirement plan access and employer contribution, Paid Time Off

 

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.