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The Bank Information Center (BIC) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Washington, DC that advocates for transparency, accountability, sustainability, and inclusion in development finance. We partner with civil society in developing and transition countries to monitor and influence the policies and operations of the World Bank Group and other Multilateral Development Banks (MDB). In partnership with international, regional, and local civil society organizations (CSOs), BIC conducts research and advocacy aimed at reforming and improving MDB policy and practices. BIC is not a part of any MDB and does not receive funding from any MDB or government.
We are looking for a West Africa Regional Coordinator to help BIC to build a network of partners in West Africa interested in engaging MDBs and monitoring MDB projects. The Coordinator will be BIC’s only staff in the region and must be a dynamic self-starter who is passionate about working on behalf of communities impacted by MDB projects. He/she will work closely with BIC’s DC based program staff as well as BIC’s East Africa Coordinator, based in Uganda.
Primary Responsibilities
- Establish connections with local, national and regional CSOs
- Participate in relevant regional meetings and conferences
- Support local CSOs in monitoring projects financed by the World Bank and African Development Bank
- Work with local CSOs and BIC’s broader to team to engage MDBs around the projects they fund
- Support BIC’s staff in carrying out advocacy aimed at MDBs and their shareholders to drive improved transparency, accountability, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion around MDB funded projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong advocacy skills
- Ability to work closely and sensitively with local communities impacted by MDB projects
- Experience with, or interest in, issues related to civil society engagement, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability
- Strong communication skills
- Fluent written and speaking skills in both French and English
- Minimum 3-4 years of advocacy experience with a CSO or NGO
- University Degree in law, political science, international development or related field
- Willingness to travel extensively including potentially to remote project sites
- Ability to spend 3-4 weeks in Washington, DC in October 2019 for training
- Applicant should be based in Cote D’Ivoire, Guinea, The Gambia, Senegal or Burkina Faso
Compensation and Benefits
Salary between $20,000-$28,000 USD per year depending on qualifications. BIC also provides paid leave and other benefits.
Application Instructions
Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to jobs@bankinformationcenter.org. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial phone interview. Preferred start date is early September.
