Mining Governance Specialist - Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Mining Governance Specialist

Team: Regional teams/Program services
Location: Kisangani/Tshopo
Reports to: NRGI DRC Country Manager and DAI Field Manager
Dotted Line Report to: DAI Field manager
Supervises: N/A
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.
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Major Responsibilities:
1. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, REPORTING AND RESEARCH– 50%

Coordinate the Ensure effective and efficient program implementation at provincial and ETD levels.
implementation of Ensure inclusion of key mining sector actors in program activities design, research, policy
technical activities in analysis, decision making at provincial and ETD levels.
relation to component
four of the USAID DRC Publish for impact:
Good Governance • Contribute to writing, review, and publishing USAID DRC GGA related research findings.
Activity (GGA) in • Assist USAID DRC GGA teams in providing technical assistance, expert opinion, policy
targeted provinces. analysis.
• Participate in peer reviews and contribute to partner events at provincial and ETD levels.
• Monitor trends, developments, and issues in mining governance, stay informed on
relevant mining related research and apply pertinent insights to advance USAID DRC
GGA implementation for impact.
Coordinate capacity development work for project stakeholders including civil society
organizations, public services, private sector on pertinent topics aiming at advancing
transparency and accountability of the DRC mining sector.
Provide support to stakeholders to reduce corruption, enhance accountability, enhance the
implementation of EITI standards, enhance accessibility of beneficial ownership, and address
cross-border minerals smuggling in the mining sector at the provincial and ETD levels.
Provide support to stakeholders to enhance traceability of revenues from ASM at the
provincial and ETDs Level.
Provide inputs to quarterly, annual reports…
2. PROGRAM PLANNING AND LOCAL PLANNING SUPPORT – 20%

Provide support on strategic planning in Support the development of USAID DRC GGA annual work plans and
relation to component four of the USAID ensure ownership of developed plans by project stakeholders at
DRC Good Governance Activity (GGA) in provincial and ETD levels.
targeted provinces.
Provide valuable and evidence-driven inputs for workplans review or
adjustment in collaboration DAI teams.
In collaboration with DAI teams, participate in needs assessments,

stakeholders’ consultation, and political economy analysis preparation in
targeted provinces to inform evidence-based planning.
Coordinate and provide orientation for field missions to the USAID DRC
GGA senior staff in provinces.
Support teams in project documents development (Concept notes,
ToRs, Reports (quarterly and annual), MEL plans, etc.
Provide support to the participatory planning process in targeted ETDs

and follow on transparent and equitable revenue allocation.

Support transparent and equitable Support civil society actors to follow up on transparent, equitable and
allocation of revenues in targeted provinces inclusive revenue allocation by ETDs.
and ensure efficient citizen control
3. INFLUENCING & COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT-20%

Strengthen USAID DRC Participate in broad stakeholder analysis with DAI teams.
GGA/DAI/NRGI presence in Collaborate with DAI/GGA communication teams to roll out advocacy and
targeted provinces communication strategies.
and influence stakeholders Meet with stakeholders in targeted provinces and ETDs to progress USAID DRC GGA
to advance the mining sector agenda, tailor materials and approaches.
Governance. Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative approaches to
reach target groups.
Support dissemination of research, PEA, baseline studies and events at provincial and
ETD levels.
Participate in networking events and other opportunities to build relationships for GGA
at provincial and ETD levels.
4. MONITORING AND EVALUATION – 10%

Support DAI/GGA MEL Support data collection in targeted provinces and ETDs
teams to collect and Support regular review and regular monitoring of GGA indictors achievements at provincial
document program and ETD levels.
success stories, impacts
and evidence of changes Support regular collection of evidence of changes and document key program
in targeted provinces. achievements at provincial and ETD levels.
Support collection of evidence-driven data to inform donor reporting.
Help identify and write impact / success stories, insights, and key messages.
The responsibilities of this role are subject to modifications as required by the needs of the organization.

Job Requirements:
Experience & Technical Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years of directly relevant work experience in development program 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 direct experience in the DRC mining 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 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; proficiency in English is
required.
Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (development, political science, economics, international affairs, Public
Administration, law, etc.).
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.
POSITION OPEN FOR DRC NATIONALS ONLY.

NRGI’s Values: NRGI seeks candidates who align with our values:
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.
NRGI WELCOMES YOU, JUST AS YOU ARE
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.
Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to collecting, processing, storing, and destroying all information in
accordance with the GDPR, UK data protection laws and the NRGI Privacy policy. Please note that only successful
candidates will be contacted

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Mining Governance Specialist

based Mining Governance Specialist-USAID DRC GGA Pg. 1 of 5

1. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, REPORTING AND RESEARCH– 50%

2. PROGRAM PLANNING AND LOCAL PLANNING SUPPORT – 20%

In collaboration with DAI teams, participate in needs assessments,

Provide support to the participatory planning process in targeted ETDs

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3. INFLUENCING & COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT-20%

4. MONITORING AND EVALUATION – 10%

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Experience & Technical Skills Required

Education & Qualifications

POSITION OPEN FOR DRC NATIONALS ONLY.

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NRGI WELCOMES YOU, JUST AS YOU ARE

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