Mining Governance Specialist - Full Job Description
Mining Governance Specialist - Full Job Description
Mining Governance Specialist - Full Job Description
NRGI Background: NRGI 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.
About the USAID DRC Good Governance Activity: The USAID DRC Good Governance Activity (GGA) is a five-year USAID
program with the goal to improve the financial management of public resources to increase the transparency,
accountability, and availability of local resources for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) development. The Program
will address the institutional conditions that enable corruption through improved public financial management- at the
provincial and local levels. As part of the Anti-Corruption Response Fund (ACRF) pilot component, USAID’s Good
Governance Activity will also focus on improving transparency and accountability in the public financial management of
mining resources and align this approach to address the Mission’s interagency anti-corruption priorities related to the
mining sector.
Job Purpose: The Mining Governance Specialist plays a vital role in the implementation of USAID GGA DRC component
four “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 supporting
project planning, implementation of technical activities, consulting with provincial and local project stakeholders,
supporting donor reporting, and monitoring and evaluation. This role will be embedded within DAI’s offices in Kisangani
and will cover the Tshopo province.
The Mining Governance 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 holder of this role will embrace and demonstrate NRGI’s values of rigor, collaboration, passion, integrity,
and impact.
The responsibilities of this role are subject to modifications as required by the needs of the organization.
Working Environment: Full-time position, official hours are from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility required
when extended hours are needed to meet deliverables.
Integrity Maintaining our independence and credibility. Willing to speak truth to power. Engaging with
respect. Practicing what we preach. Upholding the highest standards of excellence in all we do.
Impact Strategic and selective approach. Mindful of context, adapting to changing realities and seizing new
opportunities. Looking critically and openly at what works and what does not, and why. Integrating
that learning into our forward-looking work. Accountable to our mission, the actors with whom we
work and each other.
Collaboration Partnering internally and externally to affect change. Capitalizing on NRGI’s comparative advantage.
Valuing teamwork, diversity, and inclusion. Collaborating with different stakeholders and across
different stakeholder groups. Commitment to building the field and inspiring others to act.
Passion Commitment to social justice. Prudently optimistic that we can and will shift entrenched power
dynamics. Dedication, creativity, and resiliency in the face of obstacles. Investing in change makers
and strengthening NRGI.
Rigor Technical competence, intellectual leadership, and commitment to quality. Generating and
leveraging the evidence base. Interrogating our work. Innovation and initiative to push the
boundaries of our field.
We invite people of all identities, including those from marginalized groups, to come together in support of our mission.
We strive for an NRGI where staff can be themselves at work, feel that they belong, and are equipped to succeed.
Achieving meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion—together—is among our highest priorities.
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candidates will be contacted