(Offre en anglais) The Natural Resource Governance Institute recrute un(e) ” Tunisia Associate” عودة إلى الفرص

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 has been working in Tunisia since 2013, its focus is on improving the ability of oversight actors (civil society, media and parliamentarians) to understand and use information about the extractive industry sector, and to advocate effectively for more transparency and accountability in the management of natural resource revenues. We are also providing technical support to the government to work in line with international standards and initiatives for transparency and governance, namely EITI and OGP.

The Tunisia Associate will provide specific programmatic support to NRGI’s Tunisia Program with specific emphasis on the civil society and media projects. Responsibilities will include, without being limited to, working in close collaboration with country, regional, and global staff to implement our Tunisia programming, leading capacity building and grant-making efforts, and providing general support on proposal development, budget monitoring, donor reporting, and communication. In addition, the Tunisia Associate may provide general support to the MENA program.  The position is based in Tunisia, and reports to the MENA Regional Director and the Tunisia Senior Officer.

Major Responsibilities

Programmatic Support:

• Support the management of Tunisia projects, including ensuring deadlines are met, budgets are adhered to, plans are effectively communicated, and project management tools are kept up to date;
• Conduct relevant background research and policy analysis on Tunisia and  the region as needed;
• Synthesize news and information on extractives on Tunisia and  the region on a regular basis;
• Assist with development of regional priorities and strategies;

Representation:

• Attend meetings, as needed, and provide feedback to Tunisia Senior Officer, Regional Director and NRGI staff on related developments and activities;
• Support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluations of grants and programs;
• Travel, as appropriate, to relevant events or site visits in the region; take notes and provide follow up reports.
• Provide logistical support to coordinate NRGI sponsored meetings, conferences and workshops in Tunis or elsewhere in the region.

Administrative:

• Provide general administrative support to different programs, including assistance with workshop logistics, expense reports and outgoing correspondence, proofreading, and editing, taking notes and drafting reports at meetings.

Grants Management:

• Provide support to solicit and evaluate grant proposals, including providing follow-up with grantees and potential grantees, as well as monitor and evaluate programs;
• Liaise with the grants team in NY to ensure deadlines are met and grant proposals are on track.

Communications:

Draft communications materials such as project overviews, event summaries and updates for the website.

Alignment with NRGI Culture and Mission:

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, humility and sense of humor.

Working Environment: 

Standard work office environment, based in our Tunis office. Willingness and ability to travel internationally, primarily within the MENA region