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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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About the Program:
The Office of Grants and Contracts supports WRI Programs, Centers and international offices with funding award and subaward administration support, as well as procurement and compliance guidance. This position will closely support WRI’s Global Restoration Initiative (GRI), a flagship initiative of the Food, Land and Water program at WRI that works with governments, grassroots community organizations, entrepreneurs and international partners to inspire, enable, and implement restoration on degraded landscapes, returning them to economic and environmental productivity. Our programmatic work centers on ensuring that restoration practitioners have access to technical assistance, financing, enabling policies and robust monitoring systems they need to be successful.
Job Highlight:
The Grants and Contracts Associate works with Global Grants and Contracts (G&C) Managers in overseeing the due diligence and administration of WRI’s sub-granting and procurement activities. This position will be embedded in the Grants & Contracts department and work closely with Global Restoration Initiative’s Operations and Management team to support the delivery of funding to local restoration practitioners, with an initial focus in Africa. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the Global Restoration Initiative’s commitment to invest significant capital and capacity in the restoration of Africa’s farms, forests, and pastures. You will join a growing team of finance, public policy, project management, product development, and monitoring experts that are working to turn the goal of AFR100 – Africa’s ambitious commitment to restore 100 million hectares of land by 2030 – into a reality. You will report to WRI’s Director of Grants & Contracts and GRI’s Operations Manager.
What will you do:
Grants & Contracts Administration (80%):
Financial Capacity Building (20%):
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