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The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization that was established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being.WRI's mission ...
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Job Summary:
The Cities4Forests Initiative seeks a full-time Research Associate specialized in nature-based solutions (NBS) to work towards mainstreaming NBS in infrastructure investment projects across Africa. Your work in the first 12 months of employment will center on delivering a research project that depicts the pipeline of NBS investment opportunities in the region and identifies necessary actions to reach scale. In this role, you will contribute to WRI’s research and advisory work on NBS across Sub-Saharan Africa.
While the team has already lined up a discrete project for you to undertake, you will also help develop the Initiative’s regional strategy and source new opportunities to scale our impact.
You will work with the global Cities4Forests team of 25+ staff across the world, and the WRI Africa leads for the Vital Landscapes and Thriving Resilient Cities programs. You will report to the Cities4Forests’ Senior Associate, and interface daily with the WRI Global team and international, program and field offices and team members in Africa.
Job Responsibilities:
NBS Research and Strategic Support (75% of time required)
Fundraising and Operations (25% of time required)
Job Qualifications:
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