Job Title: Asia Pacific Regional Director         

Team: Regional Programs

Location: Indonesia, Singapore (other regional locations considered)

Background/NRGI Summary:

The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is a nonprofit policy institute and grant-making organization that promotes the responsible management of oil, gas and mineral resources for the benefit of all. Improving natural resource governance is one of the most significant development challenges of the decade and will determine the future of 1 billion people globally who live in scarcity in the midst of resource abundance. Countries with non-renewable resource wealth face both a challenge and an opportunity—when used poorly or squandered, non-renewable resource wealth can cause economic instability, social conflict and lasting environmental impacts; used well, they can create prosperity for current and future generations. NRGI is a recognized leader in the field of natural resource governance, helping people to realize the benefits of their countries’ endowments of oil, gas and minerals in order to build a more stable and sustainable future. For more information, please visit www.resourcegovernance.org

Job Overview/Summary:

The Asia Pacific Regional Director is responsible for overall strategy on natural resource governance and anti-corruption work in the region. Reporting to the Senior Director for Regional Programs, the Regional Director is responsible for overseeing country programs, in a manner that enables and supports the leadership role of country managers. S/he leads development of a knowledge hub on resource governance and is the director responsible for NRGI’s global work on Chinese foreign investment in the extractive and energy sectors.

The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: providing overall strategic leadership in the region; staff management and security; identifying and cultivating partnerships, including strategic partnerships and fund-raising partners; acting as the organization’s main spokesperson in the region; making substantial contributions to the intellectual and research work of NRGI to ensure the organization’s cutting edge of natural resource governance reform efforts.

Major Responsibilities:

For all countries within the portfolio:

Lead strategy for the region and strategy on China as a foreign investor and influencer
Lead the development and oversee delivery of the Asia-Pacific Regional Knowledge Hub
Provide management oversight for the Country Program Managers and support their leadership role
Plays a strong externally-facing role on resource governance in the region, communicating key messages in support of NRGI’s strategy
Lead regional fund-raising efforts in support of country programs and regional initiatives.
Foster relationships with key agents of change – ranging from media to civil society to policy makers in governments and parliament to ensure a demand driven, responsive program of support and broker dialogue across actors;
Oversee the delivery and quality of  trainings and other capacity development initiatives aimed at a variety of stakeholders, drawing on the organization’s wider expertise and resources;
Advise NRGI, in as timely a manner as is practical, of any local developments, which may affect the delivery of the country strategy and Work plans
Note: These roles may be changed as deemed necessary in response to the organizational priorities and the changing contextual realities.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Senior Director for Regional Programs

Position directly supervises: Country Managers in the Region (Myanmar, Mongolia and any other managers appointed)

Job Requirements:
Functional competencies:

Excellent communication skills. Communicates sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies;
Strong initiative-taker;
Demonstrates very good understanding and experience of communications and advocacy;
Proven networking skills, and ability to generate interest in NRGI’s mandate;
Highly effective at multi-tasking;
Focuses on impact and results for NRGI;
Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization, including country managers, Regional Directors and senior management;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Identifies opportunities and builds strong relationships with colleagues and partners;
Demonstrates exceptional ability to remain calm, in control even under pressure and tight deadlines.
Skills and Experience

Qualifications:
Graduate degree in relevant field preferred (political science, law, economics, finance/accounting, or international affairs).
Experience:
Seven years directly relevant experience in extractives, governance and/or development in Asia, with preference for technical knowledge and deep understanding of effective and accountable management of oil, gas and mining;
Excellent communication skills and preferably experience as a public speaker and speaking to the media.
Demonstrable experience in a leadership/management role, with measurable evidence of people management and guiding people to success.
Experience in and enthusiasm for fund-raising;
Experience as a writer with clear evidence of being able to produce material at a high professional level.
Good ability to oversee budgets and resources
Experience of training and capacity building is highly desirable
Experience with overseeing risk management is also desirable
Working Environment:  Standard office work environment

Alignment with NRGI Culture and Mission:

All staff uphold the following organization-wide culture and values:
Commitment to furthering NRGI’s mission and core values of integrity, intellectual rigor, respect for evidence, innovation, strategic selectivity and independence.
Demonstrated ability to be a professional, productive member of a diverse community of people at work, working toward shared goals, with mutual respect and accountability in a fast-paced environment.
Personal qualities of capacity for learning, reflection and self-criticism, humility and sense of humor.
NRGI’s Values

Integrity: Maintaining our independence and credibility. Mindful of context, adapting to changing realities and seizing new opportunities.

Collaboration: Partnering internally and externally to affect change. Capitalizing on NRGI’s comparative advantage. Valuing teamwork, diversity and inclusion. Working with and across different stakeholders. Commitment to building the field and inspiring others to act.

Passion: Commitment to social justice. Dedication, creativity and resiliency in the face of obstacles.

Rigor: Technical competence, intellectual leadership and commitment to quality. Generating and leveraging the evidence base. Interrogating our work. Innovation and initiative to push the boundaries of our field.

NRGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NRGI considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, gender, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Application should be made via our website: https://naturalresourcegovernanceinstitute.applytojob.com/apply/H4FE8xLLiC/Director-Asia-Pacific