Pact is hiring a
Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.
Sustainable Markets (SM) - The Sustainable Markets Pillar, one of three Pact Pillars which also includes Health and Governance Pillars, covers four of Pact's impact areas (Energy, Environment, Extractives and Livelihoods). This Pillar has a range of world-leading initiatives for responsible mineral sourcing, improved energy access, green finance, livelihoods and natural resource management.
Pact’s gold program is working with a variety of US based and international donors, doing impactful development work in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector. At present, the primary geographical focus of the portfolio is West Africa. Major development themes in Pact’s projects include capacity development for ASGM miners and their cooperatives or mining associations; promotion of human rights; support for ASGM formalization and supply chain due diligence; and training on technical aspects of safer mining and mineral processing (including mercury-free gold production).
The team is managed by a dispersed group of passionate individuals and experts, and is currently seeking a Coordinator role, based in Washington DC. The coordinator will fulfill critical support functions of the team consisting primarily of administrative responsibilities, but with the possibility for this to extend to technical aspects of the work (e.g. supporting technical writing and review process, influencing and implementing project designs, participating in project implementation with field work, etc.).
Interested candidates are likely to succeed in this role, should they:
The coordinator will support the dispersed gold team, through close coordination and communication on the team’s behalf, with Pact-DC based staff and Pact computing/administrative systems. The role will commence with provision of administrative support for 4 ongoing projects that are located in West Africa (both French and English-speaking countries). The coordinator will be brought on for a 3-month trial period after which long-term employment will be assessed. Current Pact-DC workplace policy is in-office 2 days per week however this is subject to change. Maximizing time in the Pact Office (Noma district of DC) will be encouraged during the initial 3-month work trial period.
Responsibilities will include administrative, coordination, and communications support to ensure that gold team members are supported to: execute practical elements of project activities in a timely manner in in compliance with Pact policies and procedures; navigate and use Pact’s internal systems effectively; ensure donor compliance; establish and maintain in person relationships at DC level on behalf of the gold program (for example with Pact’s DC-based finance team, legal team, etc.).
Specific responsibilities will include:
Bachelor’s degree in international development, international relations, regional studies, program management, or related field.
2+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experienced.
Proven interpersonal and communicative skills (references to be consulted).
Proven administrative skills. Excellent communication and writing skills, in English language.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships internal and external to Pact.
Demonstrated familiarity with, or eagerness to learn from important mineral sector development literature, such as the OECD Due Diligence Guidance (for responsible minerals); CRAFT Code; UNEP’s Practical Guide to Reducing Mercury Use in ASGM; The ASM Formalization Handbook (from UNITAR), etc. (reading list will be provided after the successful candidate is selected).
Basic knowledge regarding gold mining; human rights in mineral supply chains; artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) - and why this sector represents an important development priority.