This is a hybrid position that requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in London and 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. To be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of London and the Hague at the start of employment.

About the Program:

As the CHAMP Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of CHAMP activities and projects managed by WRI, spanning governance, engagement, communications, implementation, research, and reporting. This role serves as the operational backbone of CHAMP, managing project cycles, tracking deliverables, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring accountability to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Reporting to the Director, Urban Efficiency and Climate and supervising a Project Coordinator, this position requires strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder projects.

What you will do:

Project & Program Management (80%):

Support and ensure all team members develop and maintain detailed and up-to-date project plans for all deliverables, setting clear objectives, tasks and timelines and track progress using Asana

Support and ensure all team members identify and assess significant project risks, regularly monitor these, ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place, and promptly flag any changes in risk status to project leadership and relevant stakeholders

Support Director of Urban Efficiency and Climate track deliverables against acceptance criteria and compiling and evaluating project outcomes, including progress assessment

Manage all internal Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) requirements

Coordinate donor report preparation; gather inputs and synthesize cohesive narratives ensuring timely submission

Schedule and organise monthly CHAMP Project Team and CHAMP Project Board meetings, prepare all necessary pre- and post-meeting documentations, and document decisions and action items

Facilitate regular lessons learned reviews to inform decision-making, proactively identify risks, and advise on process improvements to increase team efficiency

Collaboration (20%):

Direct, motivate, and mentor the Project Coordinator, establishing clear performance goals and development plan

Facilitate internal communication, information sharing, and knowledge management; ensuring project team remains aligned around programme priorities and deadlines

Build strong cross-functional relationships with other WRI workstreams and WRI country offices to facilitate project planning and reporting

Support Director of Urban Efficiency and Climate, CHAMP Project Board and WRI Ambassadors with progress updates and ad hoc requests.

What you will need:

Education: You have a completed bachelors degree in project management, international development, nonprofit management or related field. A project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) is desirable

Experience: You have experience in project or program management, ideally in international, climate, or nonprofit sectors

Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects across diverse teams and managing competing priorities

Demonstrated familiarity with grant management and donor reporting requirements

Experience working with project management methodologies and best practice

Proficiency with project management tools and platforms (CRM software, Asana, Microsoft Project or similar)

Demonstrated ability to navigate challenges and find pragmatic solutions

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

Potential Salary: The UK Salary range is between 45,000 and 56,300 GBP. The Hague salary range is between 53,148 and 66,482 Euros. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume with a cover letter by March 13, 2026. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of applications from qualified candidates.

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, 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

Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours

Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

About Us:

World Resources Institute works to improve peoples lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyse change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.

Our mission and values:

WRIs mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths 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: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership and Care.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Our People team carefully reviews all applications.