Executive Director, P4G

This position can be based out of one of the WRI offices in WRI Colombia**,** WRI Mexico**,** WRI Kenya**,** WRI Indonesia**,** WRI the Netherlands, or a US state where WRI is registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission for the country office designated. WRI is not able to sponsor work authorization for this position.

About the Program:

Launched in 2018, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) is a global initiative that brings together business, government, and civil society organizations in innovative public-private partnerships (Partnerships) that help P4G Countries meet their climate commitments under the Paris Agreement and their Sustainable Development Goals in five key areas: food and agriculture, water, energy, cities, and circular economy. During its first phase (2018 to July 2023), P4G is working with 12 Countries (Bangladesh, Chile, Colombia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, South Africa, and Vietnam), with funding and deep collaboration with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Korea. P4G supports its Partnerships to become global models for sustainable solutions through grant financing, technical assistance (including investor readiness), and policy engagement. P4G countries establish a National Platform of local public and private sector leaders to ensure alignment to national priorities, identify high-potential partnerships, and facilitate policy shifts. Through a bi-annual, high-level P4G Global Summit and key moments such as UNFCCC COPs, P4G showcases its innovative partnerships as practical demonstrations of ways forward on sustainable development. P4G is managed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) in collaboration with a Steering Committee and delivered by the P4G Hub team. The Executive Director is a WRI employee leading the P4G Hub team.

https://www.wri.org/initiatives/partnership-green-growth-and-global-goals-p4g

Job Highlight:

Reporting to WRI’s Global Director of Finance, you will lead the Hub team into an exciting Phase 2 (2023-27) focusing on in-country delivery, private sector engagement, and expanding P4G’s funding base. Your status as a well-connected, market-based international development leader with extensive project and stakeholder management experience will be leveraged.

You will have a broad understanding of international development, private sector partnerships (including investment approaches in emerging markets), and climate. You will be able to use your networking and strategy capabilities to advance broader outreach and influence strategies to enable Partnerships to scale through investments and government engagement. You will be adept at managing multiple opportunities with the ability to negotiate and develop complex government and foundation strategic partnerships to advance climate action. Using your strong collaboration and experience working in a matrix organization, you will ensure P4G integrates its strategy across WRI's programs, centers, and offices. You will be responsible for the design, negotiation with P4G funders, and execution of P4G’s strategy. You will manage a diverse, international team of staff distributed across multiple countries and will work closely with WRI offices in Africa, China, Europe, India, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, and the United States.

This position offers hybrid work arrangements and requires up to 30% travel.

What will you do**:

People and Program Management (40%)**

• Ensure P4G is achieving outcomes and a positive change in the world by setting clear goals, developing robust strategies, and building a coherent and highly motivated team to achieve results
• Ensure P4G has robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning approaches in place, and delivers timely reports to donors
• Supervise and support P4G Hub staff to ensure they feel inspired, challenged, and appreciated. Inspire, motivate, and problem-solve to ensure effective program management
• Ensure knowledge products produced by P4G Hub staff meet WRI standards of excellence for research and communications
• Oversee robust financial management of P4G aligned to WRI standards, and ensure that project finances are managed and within budget according to donor procedures
• Coordinate with external relations to develop communication strategies

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Fundraising (30%)**

• Leverage substantial fundraising experience and existing relationships with public and philanthropic funders to increase funding and secure major grants for the program
• Develop a sustainable funding model for P4G
• In collaboration with the P4G Hub staff, identify and raise funds at the seven-figure plus level annually
• Collaborate with WRI's Development Department staff (donor relations managers for foundations, corporations, and government donors) who will help facilitate, coordinate, and track engagement and optimize donor relationships

Stakeholder Engagement (30%)

• Support the P4G Hub team, build relationships with a diverse network of relevant public and private sector actors to maintain a strong network for P4G with a particular focus on in-country engagement
• Support and enable the P4G Hub team, ensure effective communications and outreach to keep stakeholders (e.g., advisory council members, key partner countries including funders, and steering committee members) are informed and engaged and that their input is actively sought and considered in the work of P4G
• Provide a sounding board and ultimate accountability for the strategic management of all Partnerships and Countries, including ensuring that a vision for speed, scale, and impact are maintained over time

What will you need:

• Education: You will have a completed Masters’ Degree in a related field (e.g., business, finance, international development, law, climate-related subjects)
• Experience: You will have 12+ years of relevant work experience with at least 5 years of direct-line management experience
  • Prior international development project management experience
  • Experience working on climate issues and with early-stage businesses in developing and emerging markets
  • Leadership experience in the private sector in international development related to at least 2 of P4G’s priority areas (Food and Agriculture, Energy, Water, Cities, and the Circular Economy), with a proven track record of advancing big ideas that have accelerated the pace and change of action at the national and international level
  • Existing network of contacts in government, business, research institutes, NGOs on related topics in international development and early-stages businesses in developing and emerging markets
  • Experience managing, fundraising for, and overseeing a budget of a minimum of $5M
• Languages: Verbal and written proficiency in English
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

Opportunity summary:

• Location: WRI Colombia, WRI Mexico, WRI Kenya, WRI Indonesia, WRI the Netherlands, or a US state where WRI is registered.
• Start date: Upon mutual agreement with candidate and approval of donors (tentatively July 2023)
• Potential Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. WRI offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with a cover letter by the date of 1****6 January 202****3. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• 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 driven organization with 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.
• Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

**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, 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.