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World Resources Institute

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Uncontrolled Growth - Program Coordinator World Resources Institute Employee Review

3.0
Feb 18, 2016
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Pros

Everyone at WRI is dedicated to making the world a better place and they do have a real (if limited) impact. Their international network is impressive.

Cons

Staff and management live in a world of unexamined privilege. Growth has been uncontrolled and chaotic and not terribly strategic. Firm leadership is needed.

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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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