The Senior Fellow will act as a thought leader to support the new WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition during its critical second year. The Senior Fellow will collaborate with Center and Institute leadership to maximize our impact, including by playing a central role in the Center’s first flagship report and global summit. More broadly, the Senior Fellow will help elaborate and refine our strategy, provide expertise on energy issues and solutions, and increase the visibility of our work among public and private stakeholders. The Senior Fellow will bring ambitious vision, deep subject-matter expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and an extensive network.

Job Responsibilities

· Contribute to the WRI Polsky Energy Center’s 2026 flagship report: Advise on report angle, research design, and messaging; author select sections as mutually agreed; engage key influence targets and champions to secure buy-in; participate in review and outreach as appropriate

· Spearhead exploration of a potential role for WRI in leading the 21st Century Power Partnership, such that (subject to WRI leadership approval) the partnership could become a thought leadership platform for WRI Polsky Energy Center priorities: Identify resources to enable the Polsky Center to engage the Clean Energy Ministerial and member countries, organize events at Senior Officials Meetings and other relevant venues; develop concept note and decision memo for consideration by WRI leadership

· Advise on Clean Heat Accelerator, Asia Clean Energy Coalition, and Latin America Clean Energy Coalition, and other new initiatives as mutually agreed

· Engage high-profile influence targets to advance WRI Polsky Energy Center priorities, including through the 2026 Global Energy Transition Summit as well as a potential convening with hyperscalers

· Advise and engage on additional issues pertinent to the global energy transition and the WRI Polsky Energy Center’s strategy as mutually agreed

Job Qualifications

· Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

· Prior leadership experience on clean energy issues.

· Significant political experience, highly connected, and possessing a high degree of political acumen.

· Superior strategic thinking skills and ability to develop novel approaches to solving problems.

· Demonstrated ability to give constructive feedback.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter by January 7, 2025 .

We are unable to consider your application without a cover letter in addition to your resume.

You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

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

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, retirement plan access and employer contribution

About Us:

World Resources Institute works to improve people’s 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:

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: 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 team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications