Country Manager - Natural Resource Governance Institute

The Country Manager is the team lead in Ghana and will represent NRGI in high-profile spaces; events, media engagements and donor outreach. He/she will lead the execution of NRGI programs in Ghana in impactful ways, to advance transparency, accountability and prevent corruption in transition minerals mining, revenue management and just energy transition. He/she will strengthen relationships and work with strategic actors including governments, civil society, media and donors in critical spaces and engagements to influence reform and adoption of leading practices and in alignment with international transparency norms.

He/she will contribute to expert and strategic discussions aimed at responding to emerging sector trends to shape the Ghana program and improve NRGI’s profile in the country. With direct report to the Deputy Africa Director, and a member of the Africa team, the Country Manager will execute programs in line with NRGI’s and Ghana country strategies and collaborate effectively across the Africa and global teams to leverage expertise and maximize impact.

With deep knowledge of the extractives industry and donor landscape in Ghana, the Country Manager will deliver value to meet citizen and donor requirements. He/she will contribute to advocacy, capacity building, technical assistance efforts, leadership, expertise, leading Ghana specific strategies and interventions and localizing global programs to Ghana. The Country Manager will be an excellent facilitator, networker, relationship builder and diplomat, capable of bringing senior stakeholders together to advance strategies for governance of the extractive sector in Ghana.

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

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in leadership, people management, policy reform, advocacy, and project management.
• Program management experience in international development.
• At least 5 years in extractive industry, governance, or related fields.
• Strategic thinking with a 3–5-year horizon.
• Deep understanding of natural resource governance, energy transition, fossil fuel governance, and transition minerals.
• Ability to build and influence strategic relationships across project, country, and regional levels.
• Experience in complex environments driving systemic change across government, private sector, media, parliament, and civil society.
• Skilled in providing technical assistance on policy/business issues.
• Capable of delivering training and capacity development to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven resource and donor grant management.

Education & Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in political science, economics, law, international affairs, or related field preferred.
• Alternatively, 10 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.

Working Environment

• Standard office setup with remote work flexibility.
• Includes international and domestic travel, especially to mining production areas.

This Role Is for You If

• You thrive in cross-disciplinary, international collaboration.
• You’re efficient, effective, and a clear communicator.
• You’re enthusiastic, proactive, and open to learning.
• You meet the Ghana work experience and English language written and spoken requirements.

Benefits

• Medical coverage (Including dental, health, and vision): the premiums are fully paid for employees and dependents.
• Generous pension contribution: 10% of the above gross salary payable after the first 6 months retroactively
• 20 days annual leave and 13 days personal leave (country bank holidays included)
• End of year shutdown: 10 days of leave when the organization closes.
• Staff enjoy half-day Fridays during summer months as part of NRGI’s flexible working culture.
• Access to any other leave allowances and/or entitlements as applicable and in line with NRGI’s processes, such as sick leave.
• Hybrid working – NRGI has a flexible working policy that includes an average of 2-3 days per week in the office.

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