Mining Governance and Accountability Specialist

ob Title: Mining Governance and Accountability Specialist

Location: KIBALI/Haut Uélé, DRC

Position type: Full time

Hours per week: 40 hours

Position Type: Fixed Term – 5 years (subject to change dependent on funding)

Reports to: NRGI DRC Country Manager

Dotted Line Report to: DAI Field manager

Salary: Annual total gross of 72,022,241 FC

Position open for DRC nationals only.

Application Closing Date: Open until filled. Please note that we will be reviewing applications regularly, and we may close the role early should we receive sufficient applications before.We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

Interviews commencing the week of 11th December 2023.

About the Role:

The Mining Governance and Accountability Specialist plays a vital role in the implementation of USAID GGA DRC component IR4 “Systems to reduce corruption and enhance accountability in the mining sector strengthened” related activities, focused on reducing corruption and enhancing accountability in the mining sector. This role encompasses being responsible for all accountability related activities of the GGA, supporting project planning, implementation of technical activities, liaising with provincial and local project stakeholders, supporting donor reporting, and monitoring and evaluation. This role will be embedded within DAI’s offices in Kibali/Haut-Uélé and will cover the Haut-Uélé province.

The Mining Governance and Accountability Specialist will be responsible for activities implementation at provincial and ETD levels. Activities to implement relate to improving transparency and accountability, and fight against corruption in the public management of mining resources, traceability in the Artisanal mining sector (ASM), EITI standard implementation in the DRC mining sector, etc.

The jobholder will embrace and demonstrate NRGI’s values of rigor, collaboration, passion, integrity, and impact.

This role might be for you if have…

• Minimum 5 years of directly relevant work experience in development programs management, policy research, analysis and/or advocacy.
• Experience translating strategy into project and research design; ability to think conceptually and strategically with a 2–5-year horizon.
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in the DRC mining Governance sector.
• Broad understanding of the natural resource governance sector and the complex ecosystem that results in resource-rich countries failing to achieve sustainable development.
• Deep understanding of the DRC extractive sector.
• Deep understanding of DRC trends and civil society ambitions for resource governance.
• Experience working with EITI in DRC.
• Experience working with Congolese civil society on resource governance issues.
• Experience working with ETD on issues related to local participatory planning and budget development.
• Effective in multi-cultural settings.
• Experience with USAID-funded programs in DRC.
• Experience working in a complex or pioneering environment, including supporting and developing opportunities for systemic change.
• Knowledge of targeted provinces is essential.
• Able to initiate and develop strong, credible relationships and influence stakeholders at a project level.
• Experience managing and allocating resources efficiently.
• Excellent language skills, both written and spoken -French-and any other national language; proficient in English is required.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (development, political science, economics, international affairs, public administration, law, etc.).

Please note that this is an overview of the key responsibilities. A full job description is shared on our career page.

NRGI Background:

The Natural Resource Governance Institute is an independent, non-profit organization, it exists because decisions about how natural resources are governed determine the wellbeing of people in resource-rich countries, and of the planet. We partner with reformers in civil society and government to design and implement just policies based on evidence and the priorities of citizens in resource-rich developing countries.

In resource-rich developing countries NRGI has succeeded in supporting policy reform and implementation, ensuring that resource revenues benefit extraction-affected communities. We have also directly contributed to the growth and strength of engaged civil society organizations, accompanying them in their advocacy for transparency and monitoring of the extractives sector.

Internationally, NRGI is a leading player in the evolution of global extractive industry governance standards and their adaptation to drive the energy transition.

Benefits

• Medical coverage (Including dental, health, and vision): the premiums are fully paid for employees and dependents.
• Generous pension contribution: 10% of the above gross salary payable after the first 6 months retroactively
• 20 days annual leave and 13 days personal leave (country bank holidays included)
• End of year shutdown: 10 days of leave when the organization closes.
• Access to any other leave allowances and/or entitlements as applicable and in line with NRGI’s processes, such as sick leave.
• Hybrid working – NRGI has a flexible working policy that includes an average of 2-3 days per week in the office.

What’s great about us:

• An inclusive diverse global organization with a mission to create an impact in the world with staff in various locations like Belgium, Ghana, Peru, Senegal, M etc.
• Training workshops to support professional development.
• Flexible, Hardworking, and professional environment
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team

Learn more: Learn more: https://resourcegovernance.org/about-us

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