Programmes Officer- Extractive Industries
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Transparency International Zim
- Expires 08 Mar 2025
- Harare
- Contractor
Job Description
Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI Z), a non-profit, non-partisan, systems-oriented local chapter of the global movement against corruption, seeks to recruit an extractives thematic lead. Under the guidance of the Head of Programmes and the Executive Director, the incumbent will be responsible for leading the organization's anti-corruption initiatives in the extractive industries- which is a strategic pillar for the institution. The programmes officer-thematic lead will develop and implement strategies to address corruption risks, engage with key stakeholders, and advocate for reforms in both policy and practice. Primary focus will be on leading high-impact research, support advocacy campaigns, and provide thought leadership on anti-corruption efforts within the extractives sector. TI Zimbabwe seeks a dynamic and informed extractive thematic lead to strengthen the organisations programming efforts in strategic efforts to tackle corruption within the extractives sector and promote better governance and responsible resource management.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Research and Policy Advocacy: The incumbent will lead in conducting research and analysis on corruption risks, governance issues, and transparency challenges within the extractives sector.
• Policy Develop policy recommendations and advocate for reforms aimed at increasing transparency, reducing corruption, and enhancing accountability in extractive industries. The incumbent is expected to produce high-quality publications, reports, and policy briefs that highlight corruption-related issues and provide solutions for improving governance in the extractive sector.
• Monitoring: The incumbent will monitor and participate in discussions on global and regional anti-corruption frameworks and initiatives (e.g., the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Open Contracting, and beneficial ownership transparency).
• Advocacy: Lead advocacy campaigns targeting governments, corporations, and international organizations to support anti-corruption reforms in the extractives sector.
• Relationships building and networking: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including governments, civil society organizations, international bodies, and the private sector, to influence policy changes and promote anti-corruption best practices in the extractive sector.
• Technical support: Provide technical support and training to programme staff, partners, and stakeholders on anti-corruption measures and best practices in the extractives sector.
• Fundraising & Resource Mobilization: Develop and implement resource mobilization strategies to secure funding for TI Z’s Extractive Industries programme. This includes identifying and cultivating relationships with potential donors, international development partners, and stakeholders, as well as writing and submitting proposals for funding.
Qualifications and Experience
• A degree in social sciences, environmental science, international relations, development studies, economics, or a related field. A masters
degree will be an added advantage.
• Significant experience (4+ years) working on anti-corruption/governance issues, particularly within the extractive industries or related
sectors.
• Strong understanding of anti-corruption frameworks, international conventions (e.g., UN Convention Against Corruption), and transparency
initiatives like the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), the Open Government Partnership, and the OECD Guidelines for
Multinational Enterprises.
• Experience in conducting research, policy analysis, and producing high-quality reports and publications on corruption, governance, and
transparency issues.
• Proven track record of successful advocacy, including working with governments, companies, and civil society groups to promote policy
reforms and improve governance practices.
How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications and would like to be considered for the position, please send your CV with three contactable references, a letter of motivation stating why TI Z should hire you and the value you will add to the organisation by 8 March 2025. Please use the subject line “Extractive Industries Officer” when submitting your application to tiz@tizim.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
TI Z is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, as well as persons with disabilities (PWDs), to apply.
