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World Resources Institute

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Well-Meaning Organization with Incompetent Management - Grants and Finance Specialist World Resources Institute Employee Review

2.0
Mar 18, 2024
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Pros

Grants and Finance team for the Cities program that is very supportive, hard-working, and collaborative.

Cons

Unfortunately, this role relies more on the relationships with project managers and directors who manage funds. There was a wide range of personalities, from indifferent to micromanaging, that makes the job a difficult balancing act. Staff are undercompensated and there is a high level of turnover due to this and burnout. It was not uncommon for me to have 12+ hour workdays to meet deadlines.

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Mission-driven work - Smart , friendly and passionate colleagues - Global impact - Collaborative culture - Strong reputation — Flexible / progressive work environment - Innovation-oriented Diverse international perspective A leadership that cares: the global leadership stepped in when U.S. funding was unexpectedly canceled, providing financial support for several programs for a few months to give teams time to secure new funding sources.

Cons

Resource constraints affecting efficiency: working with limited staffing and budgets sometimes made it challenging to execute projects efficiently Compensation compared to the private sector: salaries are noticeably lower than for private-sector roles, which is especially challenging in a city like NYC. Project direction influenced by funding priorities: I noticed that donor and grant priorities often shaped the direction of projects. Career progression tied to funding cycles: advancement opportunities often depended on program funding rather than purely on performance.

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