Coordinator II, Land Accelerator Africa at World Resources Institute (WRI)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization that was established in with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being.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. Job HighlightAs the Land Accelerator Africa Coordinator, you are part of a team that delivers the Land Accelerator capacity-building program. Your role focuses on the areas of program management, administration, operations, events, financial management, and communications. You will have the opportunity to work with WRI team members based across Africa, India, Latin America, and the United States.You will report to the Manager of the Land Accelerator Africa.What you will do:Contract management and administration (40%) Draft contracts, work orders, and agreements for vendors, partner organizations, and contractors for Land Accelerator Africa events and programming servicesTrack contracts throughout WRI submission and approval processTrack grant reporting requirements and support the Core Management team to fulfill funder requestsReserve travel, lodging, and transportation for entrepreneurs and WRI staff membersTravel across Africa to support the execution of Land Accelerator events in-person Communications and Online Community Building (30%) Work with the Restoration communications team to craft promotional articles and company descriptions, as well as updating information on the Land Accelerator websiteDraft sections of grant reports and proposalsDraft and edit email newsletters and event collateral working with the communications teamMaintain the customer relationship management system and Land Accelerator Academy and YouTube channel Program Management (30%) Review applications on WRI’s TerraMatch platform to vet companies that apply to the Land AcceleratorWork with AFR Registry team to ensure that entrepreneurs’ technical assistance and funding needs are adequately capturedConvene expert speakers and organize and attend virtual mentorship sessionsProvide feedback, written and live, to entrepreneurs on their pitch presentations and messagingDraft and administer surveys via Google forms, online to gauge and quantify the effectiveness of Accelerator programming and capacity building effortsWrite evaluation and comparative analysis reports of various facets of the program based on analysis of pre- and post-Accelerator survey results What you will need:Education: A completed bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is desired; relevant work experience in lieu of a degree is accepted. Relevant fields include business, economic development, entrepreneurship, environmental studies, political science, and other fieldsExperience: You have 3+ years of full-time relevant work experience in program management, communications, and/or grants and contracts in the environmental or entrepreneurial sector.Experience working in entrepreneurship or interest to “talk shop” with entrepreneurs and understand how their distinct businesses work.History of collaborating with team members across multiple geographies offices.Experience using software tools such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Google Suite, Zoom, common social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook, and any project management software such as Monday, Asana or AirtableHistory of producing drafts of communications productsExperience managing up and identifying opportunities for professional growthExperience in taking notes that identify key decisions and follow-up actions.Familiarity or exposure to land restoration, agriculture development or environmental management in Africa context Languages: English proficiency, with a preference for French fluency in addition.Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.