About WRI China
World Resources Institute is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Our 500 experts and staff work with partners in more than 50 countries; we have offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States. WRI is consistently ranked as the top global Think Tank working on environmental issues.
In 2014, WRI was ranked one of the Top Workplaces by the Washington Post.
Overview
The Associate will be a key subject matter expert and will facilitate program management and contribute to the development of high quality project activities and research products that are designed to influence targeted audiences.
The Associate will work with the Forest Legality Initiative (FLI), an international, multi-stakeholder initiative designed to increase the demand for legal forest products and to reduce the trade in illegal timber. To this end, FLI pursues a series of activities including: (a) evaluating, promoting, and developing tools and technologies used by the forest products industry and other stakeholders to practice due care and to deter the entry of illegal forest products into supply chains; (b) strengthening and building capacity of civil society and independent monitors to increase accountability for and to eradicate illegal logging; and (c) convening a wide range of stakeholders to discuss, share knowledge, and collaborate on ideas and projects aimed at exercising due care and eliminating the illegal timber trade.
Responsibilities
The Associate’s main areas of responsibility will include the following:
Program/Project Management (60% of time required)
Required Qualifications:
Optional: Finalists will need to submit 2 writing samples.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. WRI China offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: Open till filled
World Resources Institute is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Our 500 experts and staff work with partners in more than 50 countries; we have offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States. WRI is consistently ranked as the top global Think Tank working on environmental issues.
In 2014, WRI was ranked one of the Top Workplaces by the Washington Post.
Overview
The Associate will be a key subject matter expert and will facilitate program management and contribute to the development of high quality project activities and research products that are designed to influence targeted audiences.
The Associate will work with the Forest Legality Initiative (FLI), an international, multi-stakeholder initiative designed to increase the demand for legal forest products and to reduce the trade in illegal timber. To this end, FLI pursues a series of activities including: (a) evaluating, promoting, and developing tools and technologies used by the forest products industry and other stakeholders to practice due care and to deter the entry of illegal forest products into supply chains; (b) strengthening and building capacity of civil society and independent monitors to increase accountability for and to eradicate illegal logging; and (c) convening a wide range of stakeholders to discuss, share knowledge, and collaborate on ideas and projects aimed at exercising due care and eliminating the illegal timber trade.
Responsibilities
The Associate’s main areas of responsibility will include the following:
Program/Project Management (60% of time required)
- Working in partnership with government agencies, the private sector, and other non-profit organizations to develop collaborative approaches for promoting timber legality verification, due diligence, and promising tools and technologies for tracking and traceability within the forest products sector.
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating project activities in China and related to Chinese forest products trade.
- In collaboration with senior level staff, helping to manage outcomes and partnerships.
- Monitoring and managing project deliverables, setting and clarifying priorities for global team members.
- Monitoring and managing project budget performance, scoping progress according to planned milestones, expenses and revenue, and internal and donor reporting.
- Completing institutional and donor reporting (narrative, quantitative and financial) for projects, including project outcomes.
- Conducting research on the Chinese forest products sector and global timber supply chains.
- Conducting research on challenges and best practices in the forest products sector for complying with timber legality regulations and sourcing requirements.
- Authoring or co-authors knowledge products (e.g., reports, briefs, data-products).
- Implementing methods that lead to robust and unbiased knowledge products.
- Mentoring junior researchers.
- Reviewing 2-4 knowledge products written by other WRI researchers yearly.
- Contributing to research proposals between a five and six figure fundraising goal.
- Identifying and developing funding partner relationships through external outreach; conducting due diligence on feasibility of use through fit-gap analysis.
- Monitors and complies with sub agreement guidelines.
- Contributing to presentations and donor proposals.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters in related field (Forestry, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, Environmental Management/Science, etc.).
- Minimum 5-7 years of full-time work experience in relevant field, with program implementation and project management experience.
- At least 3 years of experience working in China on forest legality, illegal logging or forest conservation.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong quantitative, analytical research skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized thinker who can juggle multiple, competing priorities
- Ability to travel when needed
- Native Mandarin speaker with English proficiency.
- PhD in a related field.
- Work experience in government agencies or government-affiliated institutions in China.
- Experience with external communications and/or donor management.
- Demonstrated expertise on forest governance, trade or forest-related industries in China.
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, including an ability to work constructively with a wide range of stakeholders and within a team setting.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Previous experience working with partners based in different countries preferred.
- Commitment to WRI’s mission and institutional values
Optional: Finalists will need to submit 2 writing samples.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. WRI China offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: Open till filled
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should apply online at careers.wri.org. All
applications must be submitted online through this career portal in
order to be formally considered.
About WRI China
Established in 1982, WRI is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization respected globally by policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and corporate leaders.
WRI’s reputation is grounded in its excellent analysis, non-partisan approach, and high-impact results. We measure our success based on how our work helps to create real-world change on the ground—and approach we call “Managing for Results.”
WRI’s work is united by and driven by our values: Innovation, Integrity, Urgency, Independence, and Respect.
WRI fosters a culture of innovative ideas, working collaboratively, and thinking independently. WRI employees are driven by the organization’s mission and have the satisfaction of helping to create a more prosperous and healthy planet.
Learn more about our organization at www.wri.org and www.wri.org.cn.
Deadline: 29 Apr 2016
About WRI China
Established in 1982, WRI is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization respected globally by policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and corporate leaders.
WRI’s reputation is grounded in its excellent analysis, non-partisan approach, and high-impact results. We measure our success based on how our work helps to create real-world change on the ground—and approach we call “Managing for Results.”
WRI’s work is united by and driven by our values: Innovation, Integrity, Urgency, Independence, and Respect.
WRI fosters a culture of innovative ideas, working collaboratively, and thinking independently. WRI employees are driven by the organization’s mission and have the satisfaction of helping to create a more prosperous and healthy planet.
Learn more about our organization at www.wri.org and www.wri.org.cn.
Deadline: 29 Apr 2016
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