Senior Management Team Special Assistant

Job Title: Senior Management Team Special Assistant

Team: Management Support

Location: Belgium, Colombia, Ghana, Senegal, United Kingdom, United States & Tunisia

(Kindly note all applicants must have confirmed permission to work)

Contract type: Permanent

Starting Annual Salary:

• Belgium: 30,937 EUR
• Colombia: 23,138 USD
• Ghana Salary: 20,791 USD
• Senegal Salary: 14,811,664 XOF
• Tunisia Salary: 17,292 USD
• United Kingdom Salary: 35,584 GBP
• United States Salary: 64,120 USD

Plus, a 10% pension contribution, international health cover, and attractive holiday allowances are additional to the salary (see full list of benefits below).

Application closing date: Open until filled. Please note that we will be reviewing applications regularly, and we may close the role early should we receive sufficient applications. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

Interviews commencing the week of December 2, 2024.

Requirements

The Senior Management Team Special Assistant is responsible for delivering efficient, effective, and proactive administrative support to a globally dispersed senior management team, including the President and CEO of NRGI, the Managing Director, and select responsibilities for the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer. With initiative, persistence, attention to detail and resourcefulness, the special assistant provides essential support to enable and reinforce a fast-paced, high-functioning team.

Engagement is at the heart of this role, as a key focal point for staff as well as high- level stakeholders from NRGI’s Governing Boards (US, UK, and EU), Advisory Council, funders, and partners around the world. In representing the senior management team, the special assistant will project the senior leadership’s spirit of openness, responsiveness, respect, professionalism, and humor. Demonstrated interest and ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with these internal and external stakeholders is essential.

The Special Assistant will demonstrate NRGI’s values of rigor, collaboration, passion, integrity, and impact.

Experience & Technical Skills Required

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, such as program support, c-suite administrative support, or project management within a non-governmental or international development organization.
• Experience working with international, multi-cultural, virtual and hybrid organizations across different time zones. Ability to establish and maintain relationships in person or by video and email.
• Demonstrated respect for confidentiality, excellent judgement, and consummate professionalism.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including great attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple time sensitive projects simultaneously and effectively.
• Demonstrated high level of written and spoken communication skills in English. In addition, fluency in Spanish and/or French would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience working to design and implement processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Whiteboard, etc.) and Zoom are essential. Experience tracking expenses and supporting implementation of administrative projects.
• Ability to leverage modern tools like social media platforms, AI technologies and cloud-based software to streamline workflows and enhance productivity is a plus.
• Digital design and content creation experience for presentations, social media etc. is an asset.

Education & Qualifications

A Bachelor of Arts or relevant experience, with an interest in international development, political economy, or related fields.

This role is for you if:

• You are excited to work with senior leaders across a range of disciplines and geographies to ensure NRGI’s impact.
• You enjoy getting things done efficiently, effectively, and smoothly and are a clear communicator.
• You are enthusiastic and eager to contribute your ideas and experience, while also open to learning and adapting to needs.

Learn more about the role: Senior Management Team Admin Assistant -Full Job Description 1124.pdf

NRGI Background:

• NRGI exists because decisions about how natural resources are governed determine the wellbeing of people in resource-rich countries, and of the planet. We partner with reformers in civil society and government to design and implement just policies based on evidence and the priorities of citizens in resource-rich developing countries.
• In resource-rich developing countries NRGI has succeeded in supporting policy reform and implementation, ensuring that resource revenues benefit extraction-affected communities. We have also directly contributed to the growth and strength of engaged civil society organizations, accompanying them in their advocacy for transparency and monitoring of the extractives sector.
• Internationally, NRGI is a leading player in the evolution of global extractive industry governance standards and their adaptation to drive the energy transition.

What is great about this role at NRGI:

• An opportunity to interact with colleagues spanning the globe from Mongolia to Colombia, Mexico to Ghana, Nigeria to Tunisia, Senegal to the US, Europe to Peru.
• Be exposed to how to run an international not-for-profit in terms of strategy, programs, operations, and governance.
• Access opportunities for professional development on a range of topics and skills.
• Contribute to a warm, collaborative, and open culture.

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.

It is the policy of NRGI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to collecting, processing, storing and destroying all information in accordance with the GDPR, UK data protection laws and the NRGI Privacy Policy. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information

Countries open to this Vacancy:

• Belgium, Colombia, Ghana, Senegal, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States