Policy Analyst

Revenue Watch Institute
OSI-New York

Application Deadline: November 20, 2009

The Revenue Watch Institute (RWI) is a non-profit policy institute and grantmaking organization that promotes the responsible management of oil, gas and mineral resources for the public good. With effective revenue management, citizen engagement and real government accountability, natural resource wealth can drive development and national growth. RWI provides the expertise, funding and technical assistance to help countries realize these benefits.

The Revenue Watch Institute is the only organization dedicated exclusively to addressing the special problems of oil, gas and mining-dependent countries-countries where poverty, conflict and corruption too often converge.

RWI is funded through the generous support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Open Society Institute, along with several other donors.

Revenue Watch promotes transparent, accountable and effective management of natural resource wealth to help countries avoid the "resource curse." We take a comprehensive approach to improving governance and development across the entire value chain-from the organization of extractive production, revenue generation and revenue management, through the expenditure processes and development outcomes in resource rich countries.

 Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze policy developments relevant to transparent and accountable extractive revenue management in RWI countries of concern;
• Formulate and express RWI policy recommendations on extractive sector governance and management issues;
• Conduct field visits and prepare assessments and analysis for internal consumption and/or external publication;
• Provide strategic guidance and assistance in undertaking new RWI interventions;
• Further develop and maintain strategic relationships with policy-makers, private sector actors, financial institutions and civil society in RWI countries of concern.

 Qualifications

• MA in International Relations with a focus on Energy Studies;
• At least 30 months of research/policy experience on energy-related issues.

State Date

Immediately

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

To Apply

Please email resume and with salary requirements before November 20, 2009, to: humanresources@sorosny.org. Include job code in subject line: IEPA-RWI

OR 

Open Society Institute
Human Resources - Code IEPA-RWI
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019 

FAX: 212.548.4675

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