Job Title: Senior Economic Analyst (Francophone Africa)

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (preferably) or Senegal

Position type: Full time

Hours per week: 40 hours

Position Type: Fixed Term - 2years (subject to change dependent on funding)

Reports to: Africa Director

Salary:

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Annual total gross of 120,859,119 FC + benefits

Senegal - Annual total gross 32,848,881.69 XOF + benefits

Application Closing Date: 15th October 2023

Interviews commencing the week of 22nd October 2023.

How to Apply:

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Submit your CV and cover letter in ENGLISH detailing your interest in the role and why you are excited to work with NRGI, ensure to highlight how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and requirements of the role, as well as NRGI’s mission and values.

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About the Role:

The Senior Economic Analyst will lead analytical work and act as a senior spokesperson on economic issues relevant to resource extraction in NRGI’s Africa program, with a particular focus on Francophone Africa.? The successful candidate for the post of Senior Economic Analyst will be an outstanding economic analyst with deep experience of the region, and with exceptional skills in public speaking and organizational representation. The Senior Economic analyst brings technical understanding in extractives, economics and governance to generate expert analysis, research and policy advice vital to NRGI’s work in driving reform in Africa, with a particular focus on NRGI’s priority countries in Francophone Africa. The position will work in concert with NRGI’s Africa and Legal & Economic (L&E) programs teams to advance NRGI’s learning, advocacy, monitoring and expertise in NRGI’s economic lines of work. Potential areas of focus are extractives revenue management (including issues of subnational revenue sharing, debt and revenue traceability), state-owned enterprise management and helping resource-rich countries navigate the energy transition, including transition minerals governance.

With an economic background in the extractives industry, s/he will contribute to advocacy, capacity building and technical assistance efforts by providing specialized expertise, leading region and country-specific strategies and interventions, localizing global programs to the region and targeted countries and ensuring that Africa program priorities are reflected in NRGI’s global programs. The Senior Economic Analyst will build strategic and productive relationships with regional bodies, national institutions, development partners, leaders in government and civil society, and private sector. The jobholder will embrace and demonstrate NRGI’s values of rigor, collaboration, passion, integrity, and impact.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Advance the learning, expertise, and body of evidence-based knowledge to drive impact in natural resource governance and sustainable, inclusive development.
• Manage and run a portfolio of projects, engaging NRGI and partner capabilities to maximize impact and capacity for good governance.
• Building strong donor relations that deliver mutual value and generate sustainable funding.
• Strengthen NRGI presence in the region and in particular focus countries, help shape regional and country norms and deliver gains in the transformation of practices in natural resource governance through effective influencing, advocacy and communication strategies.

Education & Qualifications :

• Postgraduate degree in economics required.
• Earlier / additional degree in relevant field (e.g., public policy, finance, law, international or development) preferred.?

Learn more about the role: Sr Economic Analyst (Africa Francophone) - Full Job Description Sep 2023.pdf

This role might be for you if have…

• Minimum 7-8 years' experience working as an economic analyst within the field of international development broadly.
• At least 5 years' experience working on extractive industry governance or at least one of the following fields: public financial management, state owned enterprise management, energy transition or taxation.
• Deep understanding of the interplay between regulations, government, and commercial activities; familiarity with country, and regional initiatives aiming to improve good governance in the extractive industries sector.
• Excellent quantitative analysis skills, including experience developing complex models, synthesizing data sets from multiple sources, and guiding strategic analysis and interpretation.
• Experience providing pragmatic technical assistance on complex policy or business issues to decision-makers. Ability to deliver training and other capacity development interventions to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Significant experience working regionally, including in Francophone Africa in particular.
• Possess the gravitas, credibility, and ability to initiate and develop strategic relationships and influence key stakeholders at a project, country, and region level; experience engaging with regional institutions in Africa and donors, and institutions that may require different approaches.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically with a 3-5 year horizon.
• Experience managing and allocating resources efficiently.
• Fluent in French and English with excellent writing, speaking, and presentation skills. Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, including ability and/or interest in engaging with the media and using social media (e.g., Twitter) to connect NRGI's work to relevant current affairs.

Summary

NRGI Background:

For the one billion people living in poverty in resource-rich countries, the oil, gas and mining sectors have failed to deliver on the promise of a better quality of life. Instead of fact-based public debate, populist promises dominate many political systems. Corruption and state capture have spread, and democracy is under threat. Those who demand accountability face harassment and violence. The climate crisis looms large and the transition to green energy risks replicating governance misdeeds in the sector. Unless governance improves, half of the world’s poor will live in resource-rich countries by 2030.

The Natural Resource Governance Institute's (NRGI) mission is to secure a future where countries rich in oil, gas and minerals achieve sustainable, inclusive development - one where people receive lasting benefits from extractives, and the negative impacts associated with the sector are minimized. Transparency, intelligent data, and capacity building are key tools for delivering impact. Our international staff of more than 70 countries and issue experts, lawyers, economists and governance specialists contribute evidence-based knowledge, advocacy, and technical expertise to make gains for the public good.

Benefits

• Medical coverage (Including dental, health, and vision): the premiums are fully paid for employees and dependents.
• Generous pension contribution: 10% of the above gross salary payable after the first 6 months retroactively
• 20 days annual leave and 13 days personal leave (country bank holidays included)
• End of year shutdown: 10 days of leave when the organization closes.
• Access to any other leave allowances and/or entitlements as applicable and in line with NRGI’s processes, such as sick leave.
• Hybrid working – NRGI has a flexible working policy that includes an average of 2-3 days per week in the office.

What’s great about us:

• An inclusive diverse global organization with a mission to create an impact in the world with staff in various locations like Belgium, Ghana, Peru, Senegal, Mongolia etc.
• Training workshops to support professional development.
• Flexible, Hardworking, and professional environment
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team

Learn more: About us | Natural Resource Governance Institute

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.

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Additional Information

Countries you can sit in for this location:

• DRC and Senegal

How to apply

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Submit your CV and cover letter in ENGLISH detailing your interest in the role and why you are excited to work with NRGI, ensure to highlight how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and requirements of the role, as well as NRGI’s mission and values.

Ensure you provide all relevant information prior to submitting your application and keep note of your password as you need this log back into the system.