NATURAL RESOURCE GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE (NRGI)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job: Economic/Policy Analyst
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is an independent, non-profit policy institute that promotes responsible management of oil, gas and mineral resources for the public good. Too often natural resource wealth results in corruption and poverty, instead of growth and development. With effective revenue management, citizen engagement and government accountability,
natural resource wealth can drive economic growth and development. NRGI provides the expertise, funding and technical assistance to help countries realize these benefits. Please visit our website for more information: www.resourcegovernance.org.
Description
NRGI seeks a full-time Economic/Policy Analyst that will be a member of the Tanzanian Team leading on policy research, analysis on the impact of resource revenue on socio-economic development; institutional arrangements and financing of the National Oil Company. He/she will lead on delivery of NRGI’s technical assistance to the government and support delivery of such technical assistance to parliamentarians, CSOs and the Media in a way that will help Tanzania manage its natural gas and mineral wealth more effectively and derive long term benefits to the country and the people. The Analyst will liaise with NRGI technical staff in Tanzania, L&E technical based in NY and Ghana.
Responsibilities
I. Research and Policy Analysis
• Monitor and analyze implementation of state policies and laws related to extractive resource revenue management and NOC’s institutional set up, functions and financing.
• Lead and or participate (support) research projects to produce policy briefs, memos, and full-length reports as may be required by the partner client or NRGI specifications to inform public policy debates.
II. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
• Make presentations on NRGI research and Policy Analysis and recommendations to policymakers, law makers, Civil Society Advocates and the media.
• In collaboration with other team members, organize and deliver capacity building workshops with key stakeholders across the executive officials, parliamentarians, Political parties, civil society, media and multi stakeholder initiatives (EITI and OGP) and Political parties
• Documenting lessons learnt from program implementation in his/her area of focus.
III. Outreach
• Solicit interest in NRGI’s Technical assistance on revenue management and NOC financing policy issues from relevant state and non-state agencies and deliver on such demands.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with senior government officials, attending relevant conferences and meetings
• Organize or support stakeholders-policy dialogue on Revenue Management and NOC financing
IV. Program Management
• Contribute to the strategic discussions on the implementation of the country program
• Participate in core team meetings, regional and thematic meetings/calls
Qualifications
Requirements:
• At least a graduate degree in in economics, finance, public policy, law or related fields.
• 7+ years of directly relevant work experience in senior position.
• 5+ years of experience in advising decision-makers on substantive socio-economic policy issues in a developing country setting – experience in Tanzania or East Africa is preferable.
• Experience working with governmental and non-state actors on development policy issues.
• Familiarity with the special challenges facing developing countries and the impact of transparent and accountable institutions on effective natural resource management, or similar sectors (energy, infrastructure, etc.) is an added advantage.
• Solid analytical skills
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; working knowledge of Kiswahili is required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot and follow projects through to completion, with strict deadlines and without loss of attention to detail, budget and reporting;
• Strong facilitation and training skills.
Other Skills Required:
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with internet research and database management; proficient knowledge of statistical analysis package (R, Stata, etc…) is an advantage;
• Exercise good listening and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences;
• Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals;
• Show discretion and ability to handle confidential issues;
• Knowledge of key organizations and networks active in the field
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues and the general public.
Work Hours: Full-time position, approximately 40 hours a week
Start Date and duration: As soon as possible.
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter with any salary requirements by November 14, 2015, to: jobs@resourcegovernance.org. Include job code in subject line: Policy/Economic Analyst.
Note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged.
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Job Title: Program Assistant
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is an independent, non-profit policy institute that promotes responsible management of oil, gas and mineral resources for the public good. Too often natural resource wealth results in corruption and poverty, instead of growth and development. With effective revenue management, citizen engagement and government accountability, natural resource wealth can drive economic growth and development. NRGI provides the expertise, funding and technical assistance to help countries realize these benefits. Please visit our website for more information: www.resourcegovernance.org.
Description
The NRGI seeks an office manager to assist the team with programmatic needs and oversee administration of the NRGI Country office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Program Assistant is responsible for ensuring smooth operations within the office while upholding the institution’s mission and vision and adhering to its set standards. S/he will be in charge of setting up the NRGI Tanzania office, will provide general programming support to the Regional Manager- East and Southern Africa and Tanzania team, overseeing day-to-day human resources and liaise with designated staff of host partner’s Finance personnel handling NRGI finances.
Responsibilities
The Program Assistant must be highly organized, capable of multi- tasking and be available to perform duties for multiple staff both direct service and managerial. Requires excellent computer skills in order to run necessary reports, manage monthly reports and data, update forms and documents. Set up equipment for presentations. The Program Assistant will also assist staff with some minor tech support, preparation of documents and verification of information.
Specific Duties:
I. Programming
• Assist the team with country related programs management, keeping track of reporting schedules, updating the team’s quarterly work plans; managing logistics for programmatic events – training workshops, meetings and engagements and staff travels.
• Conduct research on venues and service companies, submit applications for use of space, draft budgets, negotiate venue and vendor agreements, liaise with management on planning and agenda issues, handle all travels, hotel and other logistical issues related to meetings. Receive and verify all related invoices, request and ensure all related payments are remitted.
• Act as communications focal person for Tanzania team. Coordinating communications outputs including interviews and blogs from NRGI funded or participating activities in Tanzania
II. Human Resources and Financial Management
• Introduce new employees to the organizational policies, procedures and other regulations of the work place,
• Maintain leave record for country office staff – Leave Roster and day spent.
• Liaise with Finance and Administration office of the host partner to ensure the maintenance of a working environment that yields productivity and furnishes essential office supplies.
• Support financial management- verifying invoices charged on NRGI, proper coding of expenses and maintaining a mirror account for all NRGI expenses.
• Process monthly expense reports for reimbursements
III. General Office and Facilities Administration
• General administrative support as required.
• Assist with scheduling travel and visas.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and conference calls.
• Taking notes and drafting reports at meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of three years of experience in a professional administrative management capacity – human resources, finance, and/or facilities management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of Access or other data management software is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Excellent English and Kiswahili -language writing and editing ability; Experience working and interacting with multi-disciplinary and multicultural personnel a plus.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize appropriately.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate with others.
• Integrity, professional discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Work Hours: Full-time position, approximately 40 hours a week
Start Date and duration: As soon as possible.
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter with any salary requirements by November 14, 2015, to: jobs@resourcegovernance.org. Include job code in subject line: Program Assistant.
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