Job Opportunity for Finance & Administrative Specialist at World Resources Institute in New Delhi, India (Hybrid position requiring 8 days/month in the office. Can be based in Washington DC with existing work authorization.)

**Job Title:** Finance & Administrative Specialist, Center for Equitable Development

**Department:** Administrative Support

**Location:** New Delhi, India (Hybrid position requiring 8 days/month in the office.  Can be based in Washington DC with existing work authorization.)

**About WRI:**

Founded in 1982, the World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research organization dedicated to tackling critical environmental challenges.  With a staff of over 1,800 across 60 countries and offices in various locations including India, WRI works with governments, businesses, and civil society to drive impactful change.  Their mission is to guide human society towards environmentally sustainable practices.  WRI is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace that values equity and respect.

**Job Summary:**

This hybrid role provides finance, operations, and administrative support to WRI’s Global Equity Program, focusing on the Land & Resource Rights Practice.  Responsibilities include budget management, donor reporting, grant compliance, contract processing, logistical support, and administrative coordination for the Global Director.

**Responsibilities:**

* **Financial Management (45%):** Manage project budgets, monitor expenses, update budget software, project future expenses, coordinate financial closeout processes, prepare proposal budgets, and ensure alignment between proposed activities and budgets.

* **Grant Management (40%):** Manage project grants and contracts, ensuring compliance; review and monitor transactions; prepare financial grant reports; create subgrant and contract agreements; communicate with sub-grantees on financial reporting.

* **Administration (15%):** Manage the Global Director’s calendar; arrange travel, including visa applications; prepare and monitor expense reports; provide timesheet guidance to Equity Center staff.

**Qualifications:**

* **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree (relevant work experience may substitute).

* **Experience:** Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in operations.

* **Skills:** Strong process orientation, attention to detail, and sensitivity to quality.

* **Requirements:** Existing work authorization is required. WRI cannot sponsor visas for this position.  For US-based roles, residency in DC, Maryland, or Virginia is required at the start of employment.

**Compensation:**

The salary range for this position is 9.5 L to 12.5 L INR in India.  The US salary range is between 57,000 and 64,000 USD.  Compensation is commensurate with experience and other factors.