JOBS: Economic Analyst

RWI is seeking an Economic Analyst to support RWI's advisory services on extractive industries economic issues. The Economic Analyst will analyze oil, gas and mining sector trends and will help coordinate and lead RWI engagement with the private sector.  The Economic Analyst will also represent RWI at conferences and other public events.

Working under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Economic Analyst will be responsible for designing and implementing a research and advocacy program to promote transparency and accountability within the investor and business community. The Economic Analyst will help RWI apply its research findings through technical assistance, capacity building and policy advice to governments and civil society in producing and consumer countries.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support RWI strategy for engaging with extractive companies, investor and the business community on transparency and accountability in the management of extractive industries for sustainable development.
• Monitor extractive industry related data and economic trends on a global and regional level, and develop policy recommendations and strategies for future RWI activities.
• Maintain relationships with related research and policy projects and business organizations focused on natural resource economics and energy, and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration.
• Contribute to the implementation of RWI's economic research agenda.
• Contribute to an RWI library of best practices in resource revenue management covering issues such as corporate social responsibility, taxation, regulation, local content, environmental and social impact assessment.
• Work closely with resource-rich countries to improve their natural resource revenue management and distribution schemes, with an emphasis on getting a fair deal from the extractive companies and using extractive income to enhance economic growth and development at the local, regional and national level.
• Work in close partnership with rating agencies, investors, extractive companies and RWI partners' in the field to develop extractive companies monitoring projects and methodologies that are practically oriented and address issues related to fiscal transparency, accountability.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree in business and economics and at least 3 years of professional exposure to oil, gas and/or mining business industry and company practices.
• Proven knowledge and expertise in economic and financial analysis of oil, gas and mineral sector.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Strong ability to communicate technical details to non-expert audiences and the media as well as technical audiences.
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity and professional discretion.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Fluency in at least one additional language to English preferred.

Start  
Immediately

Salary
Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

To Apply
Please email a resume, cover letter and salary requirements by April 2, 2010, to: humanresources@sorosny.org.  Include job code in subject line: ECON-RWI
(*make sure the job code is just ECON-RWI in the subject line*). Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their applications at their earliest convenience, or by April 2.

OR

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

FAX: 212.548.4675

No phone calls, please. The Open Society Institute and Revenue Watch Institute are Equal Opportunity Employers.