Director of Strategy, Communications and Impact

Who we are

Founded on the belief that a country’s natural resources belong to its citizens, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) brings together governments, civil society and companies to improve natural resource governance. With over 50 member countries and 60 supporting companies, the EITI promotes transparency, accountability and informed policymaking in the extractive sector. 

Behind this ambitious and impactful organisation is a diverse and dynamic team of experts working together to advance the EITI mission. Based in Oslo, Norway, the EITI International Secretariat comprises a collaborative, multinational and multilingual team of around 50 professionals who value growth and development, strong relationships, open dialogue and inclusive leadership.

Who you are

As a senior leader, the Director of Strategy, Communications and Impact will play an important role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction, strengthening collaboration across teams and supporting the culture of trust, accountability and high performance.  The role includes leading multiple workstreams and teams across the Secretariat.

This position brings together strategy development, strategic communications, monitoring, evaluation, learning and impact. Reporting to the Executive Director, the role will work closely with the Board Chair and Senior Management Team to strengthen EITI’s external influence and evidence-based impact narrative.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the successful applicant will contribute to organisational decision-making, planning, delivery and finance.

The EITI International Secretariat’s values are Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity. The successful applicant will identify with and demonstrate behaviours consistent with these values. Personal suitability for the position, including alignment with the EITI values, will be a decisive factor in the selection process. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate strategy development and provide strategic updates to the Board and Senior Management Team.
• Embed strategic priorities in resourcing, work planning and impact measurement.
• Coordinate updates to the Secretariat’s risk matrix and mitigating actions.
• Provide strategic leadership for EITI communications channels and outputs.
• Oversee implementation of the EITI communications strategy.
• Lead development of high-level speeches, media engagement, crisis communications and statements.
• Ensure quality assurance across blogs, news, newsletters and flagship publications.
• Support effective communication of Board decisions by the Chair and Executive Director.
• Oversee MEL, KPIs, results frameworks and evidence gathering to demonstrate impact.
• Identify opportunities to increase visibility of EITI outcomes, through targeted communication materials.  
• Contribute actively to Senior Management Team discussions on strategy, delivery, finance and organisational priorities.
• Management and oversight of Communication and MEL work streams.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in complex international organisations.
• Proven experience in strategy development, communications and MEL.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into organisational action and delivery.
• Strong judgement in managing competing priorities, complexity and organisational risk.
• Track record of leading communications in an international organisation.
• Strong understanding of media networks and strategic use of social media.
• Experience with engaging senior stakeholders across government, industry, civil society and development partners.
• Ability to represent an organisation in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong people leadership skills, with a commitment to inclusion, accountability and collaboration.
• First-hand knowledge and senior-level experience of working in low- and middle-income countries in the non-profit sector. 
• Strong commitment to the pursuit of transparency, accountability, and good governance in the extractive sector globally. 
• A first degree in a relevant social science subject or related discipline. A post-graduate qualification is desirable.
• Fluency in English. Competence in one or more of the official languages of the EITI is desirable.

We can offer

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a multi-stakeholder organisation driving positive global change.

Located in central Oslo, the EITI International Secretariat offers hybrid work options, an attractive benefits and above-market pension and insurance package. See information about the benefits we offer here.

The Secretariat can offer employment in Norway based on the Norwegian salary structure. Indicative gross salary benchmarking suggests an annual range starting at 1,120,000 NOK. Placement within the senior leadership salary range will be determined in accordance with the organisation’s internal salary policy. The final offer will be determined based on factors including the labour market, role requirements, internal equity, budget, work location, and the successful candidate’s experience and skills.

Our preference is for this role to be based in Oslo, alongside other members of the Senior Management Team. Exceptional candidates may also be considered on a remote-working basis, provided that their location does not prevent them from fully engaging in the day-to-day work of the Secretariat and travelling to Oslo when required by organisational needs. Relocation support may be provided in accordance with the Secretariat’s internal relocation policy.

Email applications will not be processed.

Contacts

Mark Robinson, Executive Director

Location

Rådhusgata 26
0151 Oslo

Key information:

Employer: Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)

Reference number: 5165108197
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Permanent position
Application deadline: 09/09/2026