Chief People Officer, Washington DC Job at World Resources Institute, Washington DC

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  • World Resources Institute
  • Washington DC

Job Description

The role can be based in WRI offices in Washington, DC; the Hague, the Netherlands; or London, UK. Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, non-profit global organization, that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Using research-based approaches, we work globally and in focus countries to meet people’s essential needs; to protect and restore nature; and to stabilize the climate and build resilient communities. We aim to fundamentally transform the way the world produces and uses food and energy and designs its cities to create a better future for all. WRI has a global staff of over 2,200 people. WRI has an institutional presence in 11 Country Offices in Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, the United States, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda and 2 Regional Offices in Africa and Europe. WRI also has projects in more than 30 other countries around the world. We are seeking a dynamic leader to assume the role of Chief People Officer (CPO). Reporting to the CEO & President with a dotted line to the Managing Director for Global Delivery with whom you will work closely to ensure effective coordination across all of our delivery functions, you will oversee a team of HR professionals in the Global Network located in WRI offices in multiple countries. A core component of this role is to build and maintain trust with staff alongside WRI senior leadership in all the countries in the WRI network. The CPO will steer the direction of talent acquisition, employee engagement, and Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) policies and programs. As CPO, your job is to lead the Centers of Excellence and the Global Network to attract, retain, motivate and support this talented group of people so that they can contribute their best efforts to tackle the foremost global challenge of our generation. You will have a track record in fostering thriving and positive workplaces for a high-performance workforce. You will be a creative problem-solver and experienced change manager, able to engage and inspire staff and leaders at all levels in the organization. Your mission is to ensure that WRI remains an employer of choice in its sector. WRI’s strategic plan commits us to build an inclusive, equitable, and joyful organizational culture, strengthen organizational infrastructure, streamline systems, and achieve tighter operational integration. The CPO’s creativity, leadership and strategic insight will be crucial in building a stronger WRI that can deliver the impact at scale needed for this crucial decade. Please apply directly to Perrett Laver who is managing this search:Perrett Laver: Chief People Officer . The deadline for applications is Friday, November 22, 2024. Applications submitted via the WRI Career portal will not be considered. The role can be based in WRI offices in Washington, DC; the Hague, the Netherlands; or London, UK. Salary ranges for each location are:

Washington DC: $250,000-$300,000 USD Netherlands: €145,000-€175,000 Euro UK: £140,000-£170,000 GBP WRI has a diverse workforce of people who share common values and goals, have a deep understanding of the technical aspects of the issues on which the organization works, and a keen appreciation of the political and cultural contexts that determine how decisions are made. In each of WRI’s programs and in all the countries where it works, WRI’s people forge partnerships with diverse stakeholders to advance shared goals. Because the fight against climate change and racial injustice are inseparable, WRI recognizes the need to engage with people from all races and ethnicities, cultures, socio-economic statuses, neurodivergences, gender identities, and other identities to realize WRI’s vision. The World Resources Institute is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis.

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