WRI: National Engagement Manager – Washington

This is a hybrid position that requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in London or in The Hague. 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:

Since launching in 2023, the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action has quickly developed into one of the primary platforms for multilevel climate partnerships. With 77 endorsing countries, CHAMP aims to unlock the potential of multilevel partnerships to accelerate NDC implementation, improve access to climate finance for subnational governments, and showcase pioneering subnational action on climate mitigation and adaptation. World Resources Institute (WRI) serves as a key partner supporting CHAMP”s governance, diplomatic engagement, communications, national action and research.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to the Head of Governance and Diplomacy, you will be responsible for strategic engagement across CHAMP endorsing countries and partner organizations. You will ensure CHAMP flagship events are impactful and run smoothly with a particular focus on the annual High-level Political Dialogue and regional convenings. You will work closely with senior leadership and a diverse set of international partners to strengthen alignment, leverage strategic opportunities for influence and translate country and partner experience into actionable insights and guidance.

What you will do:

Stakeholder Engagement (40%):

• Responsible for strategic engagement with CHAMP-endorsing countries and partners, including maintaining visibility on, and tracking, key decision-makers, focal points, and evolving climate priorities across CHAMP-endorsing countries.
• Lead the collation of outcomes and key learnings from CHAMP implementation and partner experiences to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate these into high-level insights, recommendations, and decision-ready briefings for the CHAMP Steering Group and partners.

Event Management (50%):

• Lead the design and delivery of high-level CHAMP convenings, including the annual High-Level Political Dialogue, and two regional convenings a year, ensuring that agendas, participation, and formats are aligned with strategic objectives and deliver clear outcomes aligned with the CHAMP implementation roadmap.
• Identify and advance strategic engagement opportunities at major global and regional forums, including COPs and Climate Weeks, to strengthen relationships, advance CHAMP priorities, and position the initiative with key stakeholders and within critical processes.

Collaboration & Partnerships (10%):

• Coordinate across, and build strong working relationships with, WRI workstreams, country offices, communications and WRI Development Team on CHAMP-related engagement activities.
• Deliver timely responses to stakeholder and partner requests and provide necessary information to research/programme staff to maximize engagement impact.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date project plans for all deliverables, setting clear objectives, tasks and timelines and track progress using Asana
• Support Director of Multilevel Partnerships, CHAMP Project Board and WRI Ambassadors with all necessary information (including briefing documents & event trackers) to maximise formal and informal engagement opportunities.

What you will need:

Education: You have a completed bachelor’s degree in communications, international relations, environmental studies, political science, or a related field

Experience: You have experience leading stakeholder engagement and partnership management in international, climate, or nonprofit contexts, with the ability to navigate complex institutional and political environments.

Demonstrated expertise and practical experience in multilevel partnerships and subnational climate action, including an understanding of the roles of national and subnational governments.

Strong track record in designing and delivering (high-level) convenings and engagements involving government, multilateral, and institutional stakeholders, including in virtual and hybrid formats, with a focus on outcomes and securing senior-level participation.

Experience working with diverse international stakeholders, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, diplomatic judgment, and the ability to build trust across institutions and regions.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with overlapping priorities and time-sensitive deliverables, exercising sound judgment and prioritization.

Languages: You are proficient in spoken and written English

Requirements: If you want to be based in the UK, you will need an existing right to work. WRI is unable to sponsor visas in the UK.

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Potential Salary: London: 45K to 56K pounds/year

Hague: 53K to 66K Euros per year(excluding 8% vacation allowance)

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 letter by the date of 22 June 2026. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.

What we offer:

• 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 your 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 our work.
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
• Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

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.

Our 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.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.

Our culture:

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

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.