World Resources Institute (WRI)
**Job Title:** Finance & Administrative Specialist, Center for Equitable Development
**Job Location:** New Delhi, India (Hybrid position requiring 8 days/month in the office. Can also be based in Washington DC, but requires residency in DC, Maryland, or Virginia).
**About World Resources Institute (WRI):**
Founded in 1982, WRI is an independent, nonprofit global research organization working to address critical challenges facing the planet, including climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. With a global staff of over 1,800 people, WRI operates in 60 countries and has offices across the globe, including Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, and the United States. WRI’s mission is to move human society towards environmentally sustainable practices. The organization values integrity, innovation, urgency, independence, and respect. WRI is committed to diversity and inclusion.
**Job Description:**
The Finance & Administrative Specialist will provide comprehensive financial, operational, and administrative support to WRI’s Global Equity Program, specifically the Land & Resource Rights Practice, and other Equity projects as needed. This role reports to the Center for Equitable Development Operations Manager.
**Responsibilities:**
* **Financial Management (45%):** Manage project budgets, monitor expenses, update budget software, project future expenses, coordinate project financial closeout, prepare proposal budgets, ensure budget alignment with proposed activities, and support quarterly projections and reviews.
* **Grant Management (40%):** Manage project grants and contracts, ensuring compliance; review, update, and monitor transactions; prepare financial grant reports; track narrative reporting deadlines; create subgrant and contract agreements; process payments; amend agreements; and communicate with sub-grantees.
* **Administration (15%):** Manage the Global Director’s calendar; arrange travel, including visa applications; prepare trip materials; prepare and monitor expense reports; and provide timesheet guidance to Equity Center staff.
**Qualifications:**
* Bachelor’s Degree (relevant work experience may substitute).
* Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in operations.
* Strong process orientation and attention to detail.
* Existing work authorization is required; WRI cannot sponsor visas for this position.
**Compensation:**
US-based salary: $57,000 – $64,000 USD.
India-based salary: 9.5 L – 12.5 L INR (commensurate with experience).
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