[FoME] Revenue Watch Institute: extractives and economic journalism

[Kohl, Astrid]

PROJECT COORDINATOR - CAPACITY BUILDING (MEDIA FOCUS)
REVENUE WATCH
BASED IN GHANA THEN LONDON
November 2009

 REVENUE WATCH

The Revenue Watch Institute (RWI) is a non-profit policy institute and grant-making organization that promotes the transparent, accountable and effective management of oil, gas, and mineral resources for the public good. RWI provides expertise, capacity building and funding to help countries maximize the long-term economic benefit of their natural riches.

Oil, gas and mining resources have the potential to fuel the growth and development of resource rich countries.  But, often this wealth may be captured by elites, may distort and damage the broader economy, may reduce governments' apparent need to respond to their citizens and may fuel conflict. Many developing countries lack the oversight mechanisms, both within government and civil society, to manage these challenges.

Revenue Watch is the only organization exclusively dedicated to helping oil, gas, and mineral-producing countries harness extractive revenues for development. We take a comprehensive approach to improving governance and development along the resource value chain-from the decision to extract, through the organization of production, revenue generation and management, to the expenditure processes in resource-rich countries.  We believe that improved public oversight of these revenues, coupled with targeted assistance to governments on managing them, can help turn resource wealth from a hindrance into an asset.

PURPOSE AND CONTEXT OF THE POSITION:

The Project Coordinator (PC) posts support the Director of Capacity Development and Training to design, implement, monitor and promote our approaches to addressing the diverse and increasingly advanced needs of the media. Most of the capacity development team is based in London, whilst RWI's head office is in New York.

RWI believes that a vibrant, scrutinizing media is essential in giving public the information and voice it needs to demand the transparency and accountability necessary for good use of public resources and revenues, including those related to oil, gas and mining.  RWI has undertaken some training and capacity building work with and for media actors, to improve the quantity and quality of reporting on extractive issues. But RWI now has a strong desire to develop more systematic, sustainable and impactful approaches and expand its coverage.

The Project Coordinator will focus on work to build the capacity of media as a key target group. RWI recently received funding to develop a significant new media capacity building program in Ghana and Uganda. During the first year, the PC will be based in Ghana to manage initial set-up and the inaugural training.  Between 6 months and a year after the inception of the programme, the PC will be relocated to London to continue media capacity building efforts on a broader scale.  The project is currently slated to run for 3 years, with the latter two years contingent upon fundraising.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Coordinator (Media) will be responsible for the following:

 *   Recruit and manage the Project Administrator. Manage the development of this post-holder to take increasing responsibility for the program over time.
 *   Co-plan and implement the scoping trips to finalise design of project interventions, including selection of local partners and media houses.
 *   Ensure good on-going communication and coordination with other agencies involved in capacity building of media (especially related to economic media and the extractives) - nationally, regionally and internationally.
 *   Negotiate and manage all contracting and relationships with local partners, the Extractive Industries Knowledge Hub and any others providing inputs to the program (including inputs from technical advisors within RWI).
 *   With local partners, design and implement the:
?         selection process to identify participants,
?         needs assessments and trainings,
?         mentoring program
?         financial support mechanisms
?         prizes for journalism
?         Ensure an effective monitoring and evaluation approach is designed and implemented, including tracking and analysis of media coverage.
?         Ensure project learning and impact is effectively documented and communicated to key audiences, using traditional and new media and tools
?         Maintain close and constructive relationships with editors, owners, leading journalists etc to ensure the smooth running of the program.
?         Ensure effective financial management of the project and reporting to donors.
?         Build contacts and lever the project to develop and sustain the RWI media programme in Africa and other regions.
?         Represent RWI externally at meetings, conferences, with donors etc.
?         Implement media related work as required by RWI's capacity building portfolio, in agreement with the Director of Training and Capacity Building.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements

 *   At least 3-5 years experience running and managing capacity building projects in an international development and advocacy environment - including recruitment and management of staff, relationship management and capacity building of local partners, monitoring and evaluation, financial management.
 *   Demonstrable understanding of the media in Africa - key players, constraints, opportunities.
 *   Personal commitment to improving the use of, and accountability for, public resources.
 *   Skills in effective documentation and communication of project progress and learning.
 *   Ability to combine attention to detail whilst driving towards the overall goals of a program
 *   Ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
 *   Ability to work in a self-motivated manner, with management support from a distance.
 *   Collegiate working style with superior interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills.
 *   Ability to use all key Microsoft office software.
 *   Willingness to travel - approximately 1 week per month.
 *   Ability to be based in Accra for one year, then relocate to London or New York.

Strongly preferred
?         Post-graduate degree in a relevant field (media, political science, economics, international affairs).
?         Experience in adult learning and teaching/teacher training.
?         Experience in media capacity-building and network building in low income countries.
?         Experience in civil society capacity-building and network building in low income countries.
?         Fluency in at least one additional language to English, especially French.

LOCATION: The candidate will be based in Accra, Ghana during the initial set of the project (6 months to1 year). When progress is reviewed at the end of that period, the post-holder will be moved to London, UK or New York.

POST DURATION: 1 year with a possibility of renewal.

START DATE;    February 2010

COMPENSATION:   Commensurate with experience.  Benefits include medical, dental, work travel insurance, life and disability insurance, private pension scheme, 20 annual leave days plus all public holidays.

TO APPLY:
Please email resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements before December 7, 2009, to: recruitment-admin at osf-eu.org
Include job code in subject line: PC/CAPACITY (MEDIA)/RWI
OR
OSF-London Human Resources
5th/4th Floor, Cambridge House, 100 Cambridge Grove,
London W6 0LE, United Kingdom
Fax: +44 (0)20 7031 0247

Once we have had an opportunity to consider all resumes received by December 7, 2009, we will only contact those applicants whose background and prior experience appear to be most suited to this particular position.

No phone calls, please. The Open Society Institute/Revenue Watch Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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