This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You will be based in our office in the UK. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
Please note that we will initially be offering a 9 month contract with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
About the Program:
The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) is a self-governed Coalition of organisations and individuals working collaboratively to achieve a shared objective: the urgent transformation of food and land use systems to deliver a better future for people, nature and climate. FOLU supports science-based solutions and helps to build a shared understanding of the challenges and opportunities to unlock collective, ambitious action.
Job Highlight:
In this role, you will support FOLU’s work to enhance its impact and drive food systems transitions across the world. The role is responsible for the Coalition’s planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (PMEL) strategy, leads on reporting to our donors, and supports the Coalition’s Governance, and Secretariat coordination. The role is located within FOLU’s Development and Impact team. This team provides other supporting functions in Development and Communications. You will report to FOLU’s Head of Impact. This unique opportunity involves working with some of the world’s most prominent institutions and individuals in the fields of economics, agriculture, environment, health and nutrition.
What you will do:
Coalition Governance & Coordination (40%)
- Coordinate FOLU Governance mechanisms, by liaising with the Chairs of the Management Committee and Steering Committee, to agree agendas, lead on commissioning papers, distributing materials, logistical arrangements and capturing minutes.
- Lead on the delivery of effective and efficient FOLU Coalition meetings, including Secretariat, and Learning Events, engaging with colleagues and senior external speakers where needed.
- Support the smooth organization and running of FOLU’s monthly Secretariat Calls by working closely with the Executive Director.
- Oversee the efficient and effective management of FOLU’s information, including internal distribution lists and taking the initiative to improve accessibility whilst ensuring security of sensitive materials stored on SharePoint.
- Be responsible for the maintenance of the FOLU Handbook, the central repository of our ways of working.
- Deliver and strengthen FOLU’s Quarterly Pulse Check, a key tool in understanding colleagues’ wellbeing and concerns.
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (30%)
- Support the Head of Impact to deliver the annual workplan including the associated planning activities and template development to enable all partners submit plans in a timely fashion, before their integration into a coherent and costed workplan.
- Working with global and country teams, support the implementation and strengthening of the portfolio management system which includes quarterly performance assessments, workplan updates and risk assessments.
- Identify key themes and lessons from the portfolio management system to strengthen performance of programmes.
- Support the development and delivery of a consolidated PMEL plan for the Coalition, aligned with the Results Framework.
- Commission and collate results reporting against the Results Framework to support donor reporting, enable effective programme management and promote understanding of our impact by working with communication colleagues.
- Support colleagues comply with the Knowledge Product Quality Assurance Process, prior to publication by working with the Impact Director.
- Support work to commission and coordinate evaluations.
Donor Reporting (20%)
- Ensure that we meet donor reporting requirements and support relationship management with the donors.
- Support the drafting of key reporting products including quarterly, annual and final project reports, by commissioning and quality assuring inputs before working with colleagues to synthesis and integrate these into a coherent high impact and engaging reports.
Fundraising and Development (10%)
- Work with Head of Development to ensure PMEL contributes to and is reflected in the development of fundraising proposals and bid processes.
- Supporting colleagues to strengthen drafting of funding proposals.
What you will need:
- Education: You have a completed bachelor’s degree in a relevant study area
- Experience: You have 3+ years of relevant, full-time experience
- Experience within government or private sector coordinating programme management or multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders (for example, internationally or cross-sectoral)
- Relationship management skills in various cultural contexts
- Experience with PMEL systems or impact measurement desirable
- Ability to help ensure large projects execute on schedule, on budget and in compliance with all policies and standards on donor partners
- Strong experience with writing reports and proofreading
- Knowledge of the food system transformation landscape desirable
- Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to support visa applications for this role.
Potential Salary:
£38,000 - £47,000
Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with a cover letter by 30 January 2026. You 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 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.
