Manager, Buildings Decarbonization

at  World Resources Institute

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in our Office, this position can be based in either one of our locations: Mexico, Brazil or Colombia. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
This is a fixed-term, 12 months long role, with possibility to extend subject to additional funding.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

This position can be based in WRI Brazil, WRI Colombia, WRI Mexico. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission for the position. WRI is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role. Through its network of global and local experts, the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities supports city-, regional- and national-level change for people and the planet, focusing on integrated solutions to new and long-standing urban challenges. The Ross Center’s Built Environment Program is committed to accelerating decarbonization and resilience of buildings, places, and connecting infrastructure. We are looking for a Manger in decarbonization of built environment to support the implementation of the Subnational Climate Action Leaders’ Exchange (SCALE) Buildings policy accelerator. The SCALE multipartner, global initiative accelerates climate action in cities through integrated planning and implementation and by fostering multi-level dialogue and coalition building. As part of the initiative, the SCALE Sustainable Buildings Accelerator aspires to partner with national and subnational jurisdictions over the next year to accelerate actions contributing to the Buildings Breakthrough initiative and global targets to rapidly reduce worldwide operational and embodied carbon emissions from buildings in the next decade. The SCALE accelerator aims to mobilize resources to jurisdictions that have taken on ambitious commitments and initiatives to decrease carbon emissions from the buildings sector. In so doing, the initiative will (a) support jurisdictions’ local priorities with respect to sustainable development of the built environment and (b) substantially accelerate global progress on the buildings sector mitigation action, which is critical for keeping a safe climate future within reach. The accelerator will work with 10 national and subnational governments to help their staff plan and execute policies and projects in the buildings sector and track progress against agreed goals. Activities include building energy efficiency, whole lifecycle of carbon assessment mainstreaming, innovative finance and stakeholder engagement. This is a fixed-term, 12 months long role, with possibility to extend subject to additional funding.

JOB HIGHLIGHT:

Working with SCALE implementing partners and reporting to WRI’s Global Lead for Built Environment, you will drive the engagement, research, development and implementation of a strategy for providing support on accelerated buildings’ decarbonization pathways to subnational and national jurisdictions globally, predominantly in the Global South. We are looking for a passionate individual and a subject matter expert to facilitate partnership coordination and knowledge exchange, provide day-to-day management of activities and contribute to the development of high-quality knowledge products. You will be supported by a 4 – 6 people multidisciplinary team at WRI and you will work in collaboration with teams across WRI programs and the wider SCALE initiative.
What you will do:

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.

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