Project Assistant

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Description du poste:

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 is seeking a project assistant based in Conakry to assist the Guinea team in the management of its project on citizen monitoring. The citizen monitoring project in the mining sector in Guinea is an initiative of the project "Regional Resource Governance in West Africa" (ReGo) commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ. GIZ-ReGo has partnered with NRGI in this project to strengthen the capacities of Guinean civil society organizations (CSOs) and selected local communities to develop strategies for the monitoring of contractual and legal obligations in the mining sector in Guinea. The 18-month project, which includes baseline and final assessments of CSOs and communities' capacities, consists of capacity building activities with an ad hoc training of CSOs, an exchange of experiences with CSOs in Côte d'Ivoire, a coaching of five CSOs in the implementation of their projects in communities, and the development of guides on citizen monitoring. This position is a unique opportunity to support CSOs in their contribution to the mining governance at the subnational level, and to assist mining communities in their efforts to ensure sustainable mining in Guinea. The project assistant's primary responsibility is to assist the project manager in the implementation of the project, interacting with various actors within NRGI and outside, including CSOs, stakeholders at the community level, consultants and other service providers. The project assistant will work closely with the project manager who is the country manager.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the project on citizen monitoring: assist in the organization and the monitoring of all related activities.
• Ensure smooth communications and relations between consultants, CSOs, communities and local governments officials during the implementation of the project.
• Assist consultants and CSOs in their work within communities, providing them with operational guidance when relevant.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to the project, including in the drafting of terms of reference and the organization of meetings, workshops and travels.
• Assist in the monitoring of spends, and in the production of narrative and financial reports on activities.
• Suggest solutions and initiatives to address any challenges faced during the implementation of the project.
• Support any other activity related to the management of the project.

The responsibilities of this role are subject to modifications as required by the needs of the project and the partners.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Guinea Country Manager
Position directly supervises:N/A

Indirect Reporting: N/A
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: the project assistant will also work closely with the program associate who supports the overall NRGI's technical assistance to civil society and is part of the project management team.

External: the project assistant will interact with civil society organizations, consultants of the project, local stakeholders within mining communities where CSOs' projects will be implemented.

Job Requirements:

Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience

• At least three years' experience in the management team of projects in an international development context;
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders - private sector, government, journalists, and civil society organizations (prior experience with stakeholders in Guinea is a plus);
• Experience in supporting the designing and delivery of trainings, and in network-building, especially in Guinea;
• Knowledge of the extractive sector, transparency initiatives such as EITI, governance and development issues, particularly in Guinea;
• Experience in complex projects.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to support several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills;
• Strong oral presentation skills;
• Fluency in French. English is a plus;
• Ability to work within a team and cooperate with colleagues;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work with autonomy;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Integrity and professional discretion;
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues and the general public.

Education

• At least a Master's degree in a relevant field (political science, law, economics, development studies, public administration).

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:Full-time position, for nine (9) months renewable once, flexibility required when extended hours are needed to meet deliverables. Travels within Guinea and some international travels may be required.

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

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