Communications And Engagement Specialist

This is a one year hybrid position which requires 8 days/month with the High Ambition Coalition (co-hosted by WRI) in the GEF office in Washington, DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC) (www.hacfornatureandpeople.org/home) is an intergovernmental group of more than 100 countries—co-chaired by Costa Rica and France, with the United Kingdom as Ocean co-chair— championing a global deal for nature and people with the central goal of protecting at least 30 percent of the world’s land and ocean area by 2030. The 30x30 target is a global target which aims to halt the accelerating loss of species and protect vital ecosystems that are the source of our economic security.

Job Highlight:

Reportingto Deputy Director of the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC for N&P),you will support the High Ambition Coalition to developand implement its communication strategy. You will use your expertise to create materials, identify trends, and reach out target audience. You will be supported by the HAC for N&P's technical team.

What will you do:

Content Creation(40%):

• Develop a style guide (layout, tone, palette...) for the HAC N&P
• Create materials for different platforms, events, and missions of the HAC for N&P
• Creatively support the HAC team to provide communications tools (slide deck, comms materials, right messages for media and/or different audiences and organizations., members.)

  Implementation (40%):

  • Implement the current communications strategy and propose new developments
  • Lead the implementation of internal and external communications activities pertaining to HAC N&P. The communications activities include, but not limited to, social media platform management, website management, media engagement, webinar organization, video development, writing, managing social media, HAC N&P newsletter

    Engagement (20%):

    • Support the team in the HAC N&P matchmaking database promotion and client relations management system
    • Support the curation of the 30x30 solutions toolkit
    • Provide training to the team on the use of social media (LinkedIn, X, IG....)

      What will you need:

      • Education:You have completed abachelor's degree incommunications, public relations, journalism, or other relevantfields
      • Experience:You haveminimum of5yearoffull-time relevant work experienceininternal and external communications, if possible, in a small organization
      • Experience working with media and social media and how to use it to impactaudience
      • Experience and proven ability to communicate effectively in international settings
      • Experience working with database, a content management system (CMS) and a client relations management system
      • Interest and experience in global sustainability, biodiversity conservation and environmental-related issues
      • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, independently and as part of a global team, in a proactive manner.
      • Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and able to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high quality work products;
      • Have visual skills, such as graphic design and Adobe Photoshop
      • Languages:Proficiency in spoken and written English
      • Requirements:Existing work authorization is required where this position. WRI is unable to authorize visa workauthorization

        Potential Salary:Salary range is between84,000 and92,000 USD.Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.WRI offers a competitive renumeration and benefits package.

        How to Apply:Please submit a resume with cover letterby the dateof30 May2024.We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter.

        You mustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

        What we offer:

        • 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, LatinAmericaand the US
        • The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission drivenorganizationwith access to varied learning and trainingopportunities
        • A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of ourwork
        • The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future ofWRI
        • Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible workinghours
        • Generous leave days that increase with tenure

          About Us:

          Founded in 1982,World Resources Institute(WRI)is an independent, nonprofit global researchorganizationthat turns big ideas into action at the nexus ofenvironment,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,