Europe/USA: Gender and Equity Lead, Clean Air Catalyst

Oct 13, 2023 | World Resources Institute
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This position is hybrid and can be based in WRI Europe (The Netherlands or The UK) or WRI US.  Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. This is a 50% part-time role. 


About the Program:

Through its network of global and local experts, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities supports city- and national-level change for people and the planet, focusing on integrated solutions to new and long-standing urban challenges, in the Global South. The WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities’ One Atmosphere programme is committed to accelerating human and ecosystem health by identifying and addressing the causes of air pollution. WRI manages several programmes, including the Clean Air Catalyst. The Clean Air Catalyst, a flagship initiative of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID - Cooperative Agreement), is a global partnership led by WRI and the Environmental Defense Fund and supported by seven global atmospheric science, public health, media, and policy partners. By combining scientific analysis, community engagement and strategic coalition building, the Clean Air Catalyst focuses on locally tailored, cost-effective and sustainable air quality interventions that can help reduce air pollution and achieve health, climate and equity goals.


Job Highlights:

  • Report to the Chief of Party
  • Manage and integrate gender and equity concepts, approaches and activities within the Clean Air Catalyst
  • Help ensure achievement of gender equality and women empowerment impacts and outcomes
  • Work with project partners and colleagues across WRI


The role:

Gender and Equity Project Leadership:

  • Provide thought leadership and strategic input to project leadership (both global and pilot) for how the Clean Air Catalyst can integrate gender and equity, including developing specific source awareness and solution and coalition building activities to be implemented by pilot and project partners
  • Coordinate and guide pilot gender teams including tracking implementation of gender activities and partner and stakeholder engagement including organizing and hosting biweekly gender team calls
  • Engage with USAID project leaders on gender and equity outcomes, approaches, project management needs and future gender project activities including leading monthly updates to USAID during regular check in calls
  • Provide technical and capacity building guidance to project teams and partners around gender and equity best practices and approaches as subject matter expert

Project Management:

  • Participate in Clean Air Catalyst partnership, global and pilot project management meetings
  • Coordinate with science, communication, and health teams to ensure gender and equity is integrated and highlighted in relevant activities, research, and communication efforts
  • Write and review annual project work plan and annual reports, draft publications and other research and communications materials developed by the Clean Air Catalyst project and partners to ensure integration of gender and equity activities, goals and objectives
  • Coordinate with MEL specialist to develop and implement gender indicator definitions, targets, and monitoring and tracking efforts. Gender and Equity Outreach and Communication
  • Author and review blogs and communication materials to include gender and equity including providing talking points to institutional leaders for international forums and events
  • Support cultivation and inclusion of gender and equity stakeholders in Clean Air Catalyst activities including gender and equity focused civil society organizations, government representatives and policy makers, and women-based civil society organizations to achieve gender equality and women empowerment goals and objectives
  • Help design and participate in webinars, podcasts and workshops to highlight gender equity project approaches, findings and insight


Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Education: Advanced degree in social sciences or related fields. Additional years of work experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
  • Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant professional work experience preferably working with USAID, or other USG offices
  • Experience as a subject matter expert in gender, equity, especially as it intersects with air pollution, health or climate
  • Experience engaging with wide range of stakeholders including multilateral organizations, governments, civil society and community-based organizations
  • Record of project management including work plan development, reporting and MEL
  • Experience working effectively and respectfully in diverse teams and communities around the globe
  • Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize work visa.


Opportunity summary:

Location: WRI Europe (The Hague or London), WRI US

Start date: Upon mutual agreement with candidate

Type of Contract: Part-time (~20 hours per week)

Length of Contract: 2 years

Potential Salary:  €67,000 to  €84,000 if based in the Netherlands
£53,000 to £67,000 if based in the UK
96,000 to 110,000 USD if based in the US.
Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. The above ranges are based on fulltime employment. The salary will be prorated for part-time employment


How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of October 22, 2023.  Candidates must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.  



What WRI offers: 

  • 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 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 WRI’s work
  • The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
  • Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
  • Generous leave days that increase with tenure


About WRI:

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. WRI is 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. WRI has 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 its 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. WRI works with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, WRI brings together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.  


WRI’s 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.  

WRI’s values are shared ideals that binds the organization together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.     


WRI’s culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in its mission and applies this principle to its organizational and programmatic practices. WRI is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, WRI embraces all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing its strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.    


WRI’s team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.