WRI Director Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. WRI Kenya looking for “Director”. Applicants with a Bachelors degree may apply on or before 06 March 2023.
The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI’s activities are focused on seven areas: food, forests, water, energy, cities, climate and ocean.
WRI Director Jobs 2023
The WRI has published a job vacancy announcement on 14 February 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Director to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | World Resources Institute (WRI) |
| Position | Director |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelors degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of 12+ years |
| Application Deadline | 06 March 2023 |
WRI Job Vacancy 2023
Job Highlight: In this role, you will lead the Africa Energy Program, including the design and execution of strategy, overseeing program implementation, managing staff and associates, being responsible for delivery of targeted outcomes, and tracking indicators of progress and success. You will be supported by program managers and research associates that help manage the portfolio of work, as well as engagement support, and monitoring and evaluation support. In this role you will become one of the “go to” WRI experts on Africa’s energy system, helping to lead a team that creates high quality analytical outputs, articulating an WRI Africa perspective on complex energy themes, and leveraging WRI’s insights to influence industry & policy makers. You will report Global Director, Energy Program.
What will you do:
- Lead development of pillar workplans, vision, theory of change, and strategy for WRI’s Africa Energy Strategy Energy Access Energy Transitions Energy Finance Execute and oversee Africa engagement, sub-national government partnerships, and energy system innovation.
- Translates project strategies into annual work plans, objectives, and key results to guide implementation
- Manage a growing Africa Energy team—currently 8 staff including 4 direct reports. The team is planning to expand to 12 staff by the end of 2023
- The Energy lead is responsible for project implementation to ensure that desired results are achieved in a timely manner
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government, private sector, non-profit, academia, funders, and other stakeholders
- Engage WRI’s Senior Leadership and other Directors to ensure that WRI’s Africa Energy work is contributing to WRI’s overarching Africa objectives; identifies opportunities to collaborate with other WRI Programs, Centers, and International Offices to achieve these objectives
Qualification:
- You have a completed Bachelors degree in a related field, preferably with coursework in international development, environmental policy, and environmental science
Experience:
- You have a minimum of 12+ years of full-time relevant work experience in the energy field, with 10+ years of program implementation and project management experience
- Deep experience working on energy markets, energy technology, and energy policy
- Experience building partnerships and engaging with diverse stakeholders—including governments, civil society, and companies—from global to local scales
- Proven track record of fundraising success at a multimillion-dollar scale.
- Track record in publishing high-quality quantitative research and analysis
- Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience in cross-cultural communication and engagement with diverse constituencies
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply WRI Director Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 06 March 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.wri.org |
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