Background/NRGI Summary:   The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is a nonprofit policy institute and grant-making organization that promotes the responsible management of oil, gas and mineral resources for the benefit of all.  Improving natural resource governance is one of the most significant development challenges of the decade and will determine the future of 1 billion people globally who live in scarcity in the midst of resource abundance. Countries with non-renewable resource wealth face both a challenge and an opportunity—when used poorly or squandered, non-renewable resource wealth can cause economic instability, social conflict and lasting environmental impacts; used well, they can create prosperity for current and future generations. NRGI is a recognized leader in the field of natural resource governance, helping people to realize the benefits of their countries’ endowments of oil, gas and minerals in order to build a more stable and sustainable future. For more information, please visit  www.resourcegovernance.org

Job Overview/Summary:   NRGI seeks to hire an Africa Regional Program Associate, to work with and support the Africa Regional Co-Director for Francophone Africa, and with special emphasis in helping with the support to the Francophone Africa Extractives Industries knowledge hub (FAEIKH) know in French as Centre d'Excellence pour la gouvernance des industries extractives en Afrique francophone (CEGIEAF)) located in Yaounde,Cameroon. These responsibilities include, but are not limted to assisting with project management, grants management and administraton; budget monitoring and reporting; research and analysis; capacity development and training; communication with partners and NRGI staff, prepare presentations and briefs on resource governance matters; and assit with the preparation of materials for high-level meetings, events and outreach activities.  The Africa Program Associate will be located in Yaounde, Cameroon, with some flexibility to move to another location where NRGI is present.

Major responsibilities: 

• Support the management of regional projects, including ensuring deadlines are met, budgets are adhered to, plans are effectively communicated, reports are produced on time, and project management tools are kept up to date;
• Provide support to solicit, edit and evaluate grant proposals, including providing follow-up with grantees and potential grantees, review grantees report;
• Monitor current developments in extractive industries in the region, compile and synthesize news and information on extractives in the regin on a regular basis and circulate to staff as appropriate;
• Prepare activities report for the organization and donors
• Attend events needed and prepare summaries
• Write briefing memos; reports on fourms, symposia, and conferences; Provide logistical support to coordinate NRGI sponsored meetings, conferences and workshops;l
• Provide general administrative support to the Director, including but not limited to preparing expense reports, assisting with outgoing correspondence, proofreading and editing, maintaining a filing system

Other specific responsibilities related to the FAEIKH

• Support the organization summer school
• support the organization's multi-stakeholders platform and conferences;
• support the monitoring, evaluation and learning hub program
• Follow up with the hub alumni and produce memos on post-training acheivement ;
• Support the implementation of the mentoring program
• The responsibilities of this role are subject to modifications as required by the needs of the organization.

Position reports to: Africa Co-Director in charge of francophone Africa portfolio

External: Francophone Africa Extractives Industries Knowledge Hub/CEGIEAF

Job requirements .

Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven knowledge and expertise in Africa issues and familiarity with the natural resource government issues and movement;
• Experience working with key stakeholders inteh region, including civil society, media, parliamentarian, companies, private sector or government
• Experience in projects management
• Experience and competence to undertake research assignments with modest supervision

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent research and analytical skills;
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Works well under pressure to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-pace work environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in English and French
• Integrity and professional discretion
• Team player 

Education

• University degree in social science, economics, law, development studies to Master's level

All staff uphold the following organization-wide culture and values:  

• Commitment to furthering NRGI’s mission and core values of integrity, intellectual rigor, respect for evidence, innovation, strategic selectivity and independence.​
• Demonstrated ability to be a professional, productive member of a diverse community of people at work, working toward shared goals, with mutual respect and accountability in a fast-paced environment.​
• Personal qualities of capacity for learning, reflection and self-criticism, and humility

Working Environment:  Full-time position, official hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; flexibility required when extended hours are needed to meet deliverables.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Cameroon

NRGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NRGI considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 Application Deadline:  Application deadline is 14 February 2020. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so candidates are encouraged to apply early.