Revenue Watch Institute (RWI) is an independent, non-profit policy institute that promotes responsible management of oil, gas and mineral resources for the public good.  Too often natural resource wealth results in corruption and poverty, instead of growth and development.  With effective revenue management, citizen engagement and government accountability, natural resource wealth can drive economic growth and development. RWI provides the expertise, funding and technical assistance to help countries realize these benefits. Please visit our website for more information: www.revenuewatch.org.

RWI has recently merged with the Natural Resource Charter (NRC), a move that advances the organization’s commitment to strengthening its intellectual contributions to the field. Producing high-quality and rigorously-prepared policy research, including the harnessing and analysis of extractive sector data, represents an organizational priority. More information about the Natural Resource Charter is available at www.naturalresourcecharter.org.

Description

RWI seeks a full-time, Ghana Program Manager to support the implementation of RWI’s activities with a variety of stakeholders in Ghana – including strong emphasis on the Parliament of Ghana, coordinating technical assistance to the government and work with civil society organizations. This position will be responsible for ensuring synergies between RWI-NRC’s various projects at the country level.

The Ghana country portfolio includes work with various stakeholders to promote the more effective management of Ghana’s mineral and petroleum resources, including through capacity development, technical assistance and the provision of policy advice to Ghana’s parliament, executive, civil society and media, and through support to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) process. This position is a unique opportunity to work across multiple different stakeholders, to broker dialogue and improve good governance in the natural resource sector.

Responsibilities

•   Lead the implementation of the Ghana country program, including coordinating across different activities with an eye toward synergies to enhance our impact at the country level;
•   Foster relationships with key agents of change – ranging from media to civil society to policy makers in governments and parliament to ensure a demand driven, responsive program of support and broker dialogue across actors;
•   Develop and deliver targeted trainings to a variety of stakeholders, drawing on the organization’s expertise and resources;
•   Monitor developments on the ground and identify opportunities to increase our impact through tailoring our programmatic work;
•   Identify and engage experts/advisors on oil, gas and minerals for technical assistance on draft legislation, regulations and policies, as well as parliamentary capacity-building activities with regard to oil, gas and minerals;
•   Lead monitoring and evaluation of the Ghana program to distil lessons learnt and share learning within the organization, with implementing partners and donors, as well as the broader network of oil, gas and mining stakeholders in Ghana; and
•   Manage the program’s administrative tasks, including drafting narrative reports, tracking activity expenditures, monitoring the program budget and assisting in drafting quarterly financial reports.

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge, skills and experience:

•   Minimum bachelor’s degree; preferred masters degree in relevant field (economics, political science, law, public administration, development studies etc.);
•   At least five years experience in running and managing projects in an international development context;
•   Experience in media, government, parliamentary and civil society capacity development and network building in low income countries (prior experience with stakeholders in Ghana a plus);
•   Knowledge of parliamentary processes and roles in the design, adoption and monitoring of government policy and legislation;
•   Prior knowledge of Ghana’s extractive sector, governance and transparency context and development issues is desirable;
•   Experience in adult learning and teaching/ training is desirable;
•   Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment is required;
•   Experience in conducting project impact monitoring and evaluation.

Competencies:

•   Ability to interact and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders and manage simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment;
•   Strong attention to detail;
•   Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills;
•   Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work independently;
•   Integrity and professional discretion;
•   Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues and the general public.

Salary: Commensurate with experience (full-time position)

Start Date: As soon as possible – fixed term contract until October 2015 (with possible extension depending on successful fundraising).

Location: Accra (with some international travel)

How To Apply For The Job

Please send at your earliest convenience or, a cover letter, CV/resume, salary requirements and references to

rwi@revenuewatch.org

Closing Date: 17 February, 2014

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please include in subject line: RWI/Ghana Program Manager.

START DATE: As soon as possible – fixed term contract until October 2015 (with possible extension depending on successful fundraising).