Brasil Executive Director

São Paulo - Brazil

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Organization

WRI Brasil is a research institute that develops and promotes sustainable solutions that protect and restore the environment while creating opportunities for economic and social well-being. We combine research excellence with strong partnerships across government the private sector academia and civil society to turn big ideas into action on the ground.

WRI operates in more than 50 countries and has offices in 12 geographies: the United States Mexico Colombia Brazil Europe Africa (Kenya Ethiopia Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo) India Indonesia and China. WRIs mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths environment and its capacity to provide for the needs of current and future generations.

Position Overview

WRI Brasil seeks a visionary and strategic leader to steer the organization into its next phase of growth and impact. The Director reports to the WRI Brasil Board and operates under the oversight of the Managing Director for Global Presence and National Action who directs the countries and regions across WRIs global network. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team of over 100 staff across São Paulo and Porto Alegre managing a growing portfolio of research and engagement that contributes to WRIs global mission.

You will define and execute WRI Brasils country transition strategya transformative pathway for Brazil to achieve prosperity that is positive for people nature and climatealigned with WRIs global systems-change framework. You will combine strategic foresight political acumen and credibility across sectors to advance systemic transformations in energy food-land-water systems and cities supported by enabling systems in governance economics and finance.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic articulate leader with deep knowledge of Brasils political and institutional landscape and a proven ability to mobilize teams build coalitions and deliver measurable impact. Representing WRI at the highest strategic levels with partners government and the broader sustainability community you will serve as a visible thought leader. You will also exemplify WRIs core values of respect integrity innovation research independence and urgency to act.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Management

Steer and maintain an ambitious national strategy that contributes to WRIs global mission of systems change and country transitions.
Lead a cohesive inclusive and high-performing team embedding WRIs values and a strong DEI culture across all activities.
Inspire support and grow talent across the organization fostering professional development leadership capacity and long-term engagement.
Oversee institutional operations ensuring sound internal controls financial discipline and compliance with global standards.
Adopt and promote network ways of working ensuring alignment with institutional policies and strengthening collaboration as a cohesive interconnected network.
Serve as a member of WRIs Global Management Team promoting collaboration and learning across programs and offices.
Cultivate a performance-oriented culture that values innovation accountability and impact.

Strategy and Program Development

Lead WRI Brasils strategic planning and oversee delivery of research projects and partnerships that drive transformative change in Brazils key systems.
Identify and expand new lines of work aligned with WRIs mission and Brazils development priorities.
Ensure quality assurance of WRI Brasils research outputs and communications upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Foster collaboration across global programs regional initiatives and country offices to scale impact and learning.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

Build and sustain strong relationships with national and subnational governments corporate and financial leaders academia and civil society.
Represent WRI Brasil at high-level events media platforms and coalitions to enhance visibility and thought leadership.
Strengthen relationships with the WRI Brasil Board and Fiscal Committee ensuring transparency and alignment with WRIs global governance.
Provide strategic counsel and leadership in political economy analysis and policy engagement positioning WRI Brasil as a trusted voice on sustainability transitions.

Fundraising and Financial Sustainability

Develop and implement a diversified fundraising strategy including large-scale multi-year funding from governments philanthropies corporations and individuals.
Collaborate with other WRI offices to co-fundraise for multi-country initiatives and leverage WRIs global network.
Maintain donor stewardship and ensure transparent financial reporting and accountability.

Qualifications

At least 15 years of relevant professional experience with a minimum of 7 years in senior leadership of complex organizations.
Proven record of strategic leadership people management and delivery of impactful sustainability programs.
Demonstrated success in fundraising at the multi-million-dollar level and partnership development with government business and philanthropy.
Deep understanding of Brazils political economy environmental challenges and opportunities for systemic change.
Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion fostering a culture of respect collaboration and continuous learning.
Excellent communication and representation skills in Portuguese and English; Spanish desirable.
Advanced degree in economics public policy environmental science or related field preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. WRI Brasil offers a CLT 40-hour work contract life insurance health and dental coverage meal vouchers and other competitive benefits. The position is based in São Paulo with periodic travel within Brazil and globally.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through WRI Careers Portal by October 27 2025. All applications must be submitted via WRIs recruitment platform to be considered.

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 our data expertise and global reach to influence policy andcatalysechange across systems 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 inemployment. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity religionsex 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

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About the OrganizationWRI Brasil is a research institute that develops and promotes sustainable solutions that protect and restore the environment while creating opportunities for economic and social well-being. We combine research excellence with strong partnerships across government the private se...