Extractive Industries Program Associate

POSITION:    Extractive Industries Program Associate
LOCATION:    Bamako, Mali
DURATION:   1 Year
DEPARTMENT:    West Africa Regional Office (WARO)
REPORTS TO: Program Officer, EI
PURPOSE
The mission of the Program associate will be to support, in general, the implementation
of Oxfam America Extractive Industries program, Campaign, Research, Evaluation, public relations work within the region.
The Program associate will, in particular, support the implementation of the Ford Foundation grant within the region with focus in Burkina, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria and Senegal.
The Program associate is expected to be based in Bamako (Mali) and work closely with all key actors (under the Regional Program Officer supervision).
In close collaboration with other Oxfam teams, the Program associate will contribute to the implementation of Oxfam Joint Regional Analysis Strategy (JRAS).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The mission of the Program associate is the following:
Objective 1. Support Grant making processes and program related activities
Objective 2: Policy Analysis & Advocacy
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Relevant Master’s degree, in a development-related field, preferably in social sciences, political science, international relations, law & human rights or similar or equivalent experience in closely related field;
Experience & core competencies required.
At least 2 years of experience with professional background in the fields of governance and human rights issues in West Africa. Specific experience on Extractive issues could be an advantage.
Skills:
Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally;
Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts;
Excellent research skills, including desk and field research;
Diplomatic demeanor and ability to engage high level officials;
Good knowledge of or experience with public institutions in Senegal or other areas of West Africa;
Highly organized, prompt, detail and deadline oriented.
For more information on this position please visit our website: www.oxfamamerica.org/jobs
To apply, send your CV and cover letter in ENGLISH to the Hiring Manager (through the Website) by July 14, 2014
Female candidacies are strongly recommended