Junior Project Analyst

About the Program:

The Forests and Land Use program works to ensure that the conservation and recovery of native vegetation become central elements in the economic, social, and environmental plans of cities, states, and Brazil.

https://www.wribrasil.org.br/florestas

Job Highlight:

In this position, you will support the programmatic activities of projects within the Forests and Land Use Program (FLW) – assisting in the direct programmatic management of technical projects and supporting the Restoration, Food Systems, and Land Use teams in managing work plans, narrative reports, and interfacing with donors. You will also act as a link between projects and the program's strategy, working with the program directorate.

What you will do:

Area of responsibility – Programmatic Project Management (80%)

• Monitoring programmatic activities on a project management platform (Asana);
• Supporting the management of the Program's project portfolio with a focus on knowledge management;
• Monitoring monthly project status meetings and the deadlines for each defined project deliverable;
• Preparing project presentations for meetings with donors;
• Performing due diligence on the program's project folders, with a focus on knowledge management;
• Supporting the technical team in mapping project risks;
• Improving project management processes, focusing on speed and resource optimization;
• Assisting the technical team in preparing narrative reports for projects;
• Creating management reports to support decision-making.

Area of responsibility – Strategic Management (20%)

• Developing and monitoring strategy meetings for the Forests and Land Use team;
• Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) skills to connect project portfolio results with strategy outcomes.
• Supporting the Forests and Land Use program directorate in managing team and strategy meetings.

What you will need:

• Degree in Agronomy, Forest Engineering, Ecology, Biology, Public Policy Management, or related areas;
• Reside in São Paulo - in the capital or metropolitan region;
• Desirable 2 years of relevant full-time professional experience;
• Experience with project and process management;
• Technical skills: Office package proficiency, good written and oral communication;
• Behavioral skills: proactivity, interpersonal communication skills, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and meet deadlines;
• Advanced English;
• Intermediate knowledge of Office Package (Excel and Word);
• Experience with project management software (MS Project / Monday / Asana / etc);
• Desirable to have knowledge in data visualization tools (PowerBI/ Microsoft PowerApps/ Sisense/ Zoho Analytics/ Reveal/ Looker);
• Knowledge in project management, innovation, partnerships, and multi-programmatic projects;
• Reporting capability;
• Excellent time management;
• Desirable post-graduation in Project Management;

How to apply:

If you meet the job requirements, apply by September 30, 2025, exclusively through the website https://www.wribrasil.org.br/trabalhe-conosco. Only applications submitted through this channel will be considered in the selection process.

We may close applications earlier if we receive a large volume of applications from qualified candidates.

What we offer:

• Access to WRI's global network, with the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from dedicated colleagues working in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the United States;
• The chance to make an impact and develop your career in a mission-driven organization, with access to diverse learning and training opportunities;
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the center of our work;
• The opportunity to participate and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI;
• Commitment to a hybrid work model.

About us:

The World Resources Institute works to improve people's lives, protect and restore nature, and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we use our data, expertise, and global reach to influence policies and catalyze change in systems such as food, land and water, energy, and cities.

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 unite us: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to promoting gender and social equality for human well-being in our mission, including equal employment opportunities. All qualified candidates will be considered, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, nationality, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical disability, or specific need.

Our Human Resources team carefully reviews all applications.