EU Funding Manager

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month intheoffice. You will be based in our office in The Hague.

Please note that this would be an 1 year contract with the possibility of renewal.

About the program:

The EU Desk is the coordinating body of WRI managing and coordinating the relationship with the EU institutions and relevant EU related organizations. The pillars of the EU desk are engagement (strategic) partnerships and EU policy and funding (development) of EU funding opportunities like Horizon innovation funding. The EU desk is based in The Hague but works regularly from the Brussels office.

Job Highlight:

Reporting totheHead of The Hague regional office and Director of European Unionyou will manage WRIs fundraising engagement in the EU focused on EU funding programs EU partnerships and contribute to WRI EUs strategy development. You will integrateequity into your work.

What you will do:

Funding Strategy Development (10%):

• Manage the WRI EUs funding strategy development
• Manage the possibilities and conditions (risks) for working more closely with the EU on funding opportunities

Funding Prospect Research Proposal Development and Coordination) (70%):

• Pursue EU funding opportunities for WRI from EU research and innovation funds like Horizon Europe EU development cooperation grants and EU tenders.
• Pursue Team EuropeInitiativesthe European Commission ODA initiatives by DG International Partnerships with the Member states in partnership together with colleagues from the Global Development Team and from the country office program and development staff
• Identify suitable European research and consortium partners with high success rates in winning EU funding and built trust and a knowledge base with potential consortia partners in the Netherlands other Member States and associated countries
• Serve as the go-to partner and internal information point for WRI colleagues on EU funding opportunities
• Engage with DG INTPA DG RTD and others to highlight WRIs research and strengthen the possibilities for cooperation
• Connect with RVO (Rijksdienst voor ondernemend Nederland) the Dutch partner coordinating Horizon Europe for Dutch organizations like WRI Europe
• Support country office program and global staff with proposal development linked to the EU funding criteria
• Prepare the WRI internal EU funding meeting together with the WRIs operational colleagues
• Ensure funding opportunities and calls are shared internally through the Europe newsletter WRIs intranet and other channels
• Give presentations about EU funding and WRI internal (financial) procedures necessary for proposal development and project implementation
• Track and maintain outreach to EU donors and partners in Salesforce to ensure coordinated and efficient touchpoints

EU Partnerships (10%):

• Support the Director for European Union in strengthening relationships with the EU EU-based organizations and EU partners
• Build a network and help identify and manage new partners.
• Engage in discussions with the EC on EU-US EU-Africa EU-China and EU-India partnerships leveraging our local presence and networks in those regions and countries
• Manage WRIs relationships with some European actors such as the European Investment Bank (EIB)
• Organize meetings convenings visits and events designed to strengthen cooperation and WRIs visibility
• Contribute to research and matchmaking with relevant WRI Programs and coordinate internal/externalconversations
• Track fundraising proposals and contribute to proposals preparation and general donor stewardship.
• Assist the Director of EU Partnerships in the work of the System Transformation Hub and the associated working group

Administrative and HR Support (10%):

• Lead logistical preparations for visits of high level WRI staff to the EU EU-based organizations and EU partners including organizing meetings
• Coach the EU Desk Intern

What you will need:

• Education:You havea completedbachelors degree in international development Business Administration Research International Relations or a related topic
• Experience:Youhaverelevant work experiencein a similar business development function or research funding position
• Experience working with the EU and the EU institutions
• Experience in developing supporting and implementing EU funding processes like Horizon Europe LIFE EU grants and Team Europe Initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record in leading EU funding proposals and bringing together successful consortia partners.
• Experience in cultivating and managing high-value consortia and donor relationships
• Experience working in a multicultural geographically distributed team across multiple time zones
• Prior experience working in a research organization or an international NGO as a partnership or grant officer would be a plus
• Familiarity with climate and environmental issues would be a plus
• Languages: You are proficient in written and spoken English.

Potential Salary:

Salary range: 68000 to 86000 Euros per year. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with a cover letter by 7 November2025.We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.

You mustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• 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 LatinAmericaand theUS
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission drivenorganizationwith access to varied learning and training opportunities
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of ourwork
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future ofWRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible workinghours
• Generous leavedays 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 ourdata expertise and global reach to influence policy andcatalysechangeacrosssystems like food land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2000 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 team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.