Myanmar: Associate

Mar 12, 2016 | Natural Resource Governance Institute
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The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) helps people to realize the benefits of their countries’ endowments of oil, gas and minerals. We do this through technical advice, advocacy, applied research, policy analysis, and capacity development. We work with innovative agents of change within government ministries, civil society, the media, legislatures, the private sector, and international institutions to promote accountable and effective governance in the extractive industries. For more information, please see www.resourcegovernance.org.

Description

NRGI seeks an associate to provide support the implementation of NRGI’s 2015-2018 Myanmar strategy. As part of the Myanmar country team, the new hire will be actively involved in NRGI’s work with civil society organizations, government institutions and other key stakeholders in the extractive industry as the new government led by the National League for Democracy (NLD) embarks on a series of economic and political reforms to improve resource governance and for Myanmar citizens to realize the long-term benefits of their to natural wealth. The Associate will report to the Myanmar Manager.

Responsibilities

• Research: Contribute to thorough studies of priority issues in the decision chain of Myanmar’s extractive industries under the guidance and leadership of concerned NRGI’s staff;
• External communication: Assist the Myanmar team to effectively communicate reports and advocacy messages to the government, media and other stakeholders in EI;
• Capacity building: Support the Myanmar Manager and other relevant staff in providing technical training and campaign management services to civil society groups as they engage with key stakeholders and decision-makers for example in EITI and broader reforms in resource governance; and
• Policy advocacy: Support the Myanmar Officer to monitor the development or revision of EI policies and their implementing rules and regulations; subsequently, support the systematic monitoring of new policies and efforts to inform the public about such policies to improve their engagement in the implementation.

Secondary responsibilities:

• Conduct field trips as needed and present field trip reports to the Myanmar Manager;
• Represent NRGI and present at workshops in Myanmar as appropriate; and
• Support the Myanmar Finance and Administrative Assistant work as necessary.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience:
  • University degree with preference for a master’s degree in law, development studies, political science, journalism, economics, sociology or related fields.
  • At least four years of directly relevant work experience, such as experience working in development, environmental and social governance, public administration, policy advocacy, or related issues.
• Familiarity with the issues of governance in Myanmar’s extractive industries and natural resource management, that include, but are not limited to, transparency and accountability, environmental and human rights protection, civic engagement, economic development, fiscal management, and policy reforms, among others;
• Research experience and/or working experience in civil society, grant-making; capacity building experience is an advantage; experience in public communication a plus;
• Experience engaging with government and companies through policy dialogue or related platforms desirable;
• Ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Native Myanmar speaker; English fluency required;
• A team player, integrity and professional discretion.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

LOCATION: Yangon, Myanmar (with limited travel in country and aboard)

START DATE: As soon as possible

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, CV/resume, and salary range to jobs(at)resourcegovernance.org by March 18, 2016. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please include in subject line: NRGI/ Myanmar Associate