IGF Government Relations Coordinator – Africa

Job Details

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), hosted by IISD, is seeking a Government Relations Coordinator – Africa to lead government engagement and partnerships across the African region. Working closely with the Director, Government Relations Lead and technical teams, the coordinator will strengthen relationships with African member governments, coordinate access to IGF technical assistance and capacity-building activities, develop strategic partnerships, and contribute to expanding IGF visibility and impact across Africa. The role serves as the primary relationship manager for African member countries and key regional partners.

Location: Remote within Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa or Uganda (candidates must hold work authorization for their location without sponsorship from IISD) Employment Type: Full time, Replacement Salary: Commensurate with experience and location (Not Disclosed) Start Date: Immediate

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage, re-engage, and expand IGF membership across Africa
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with member governments, focal points, regional organizations, and development partners
• Coordinate government requests for technical assistance and facilitate communication between governments and IGF technical teams
• Coordinate African participation in the Annual General Meeting (AGM), Executive Committee activities, regional events, and bilateral meetings
• Organize and coordinate consultations with member countries on IGF governance matters, including Executive Committee elections, governance reforms, and other strategic initiatives
• Prepare briefing notes, engagement reports, country profiles, and regional analyses
• Develop strategic partnerships and support fundraising and donor engagement
• Represent the IGF at regional and international meetings and conferences
• Collaborate with technical, communications, and project management teams to ensure coordinated delivery of IGF activities
• Maintain government engagement records and contribute to monitoring and reporting

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Master degree or postgraduate degree in international relations, political science, public administration, law, public policy, sustainable development, mining governance, or another relevant discipline
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, diplomacy, stakeholder engagement, international development, or public policy
• Experience working with governments, regional organizations, or multilateral institutions, preferably in Africa
• Experience coordinating international meetings, technical assistance, or capacity-building initiatives
• Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills
• Desirable: Experience working on mining governance or sustainable development; experience with African regional organizations or development finance institutions; experience supporting donor engagement and resource mobilization
• Excellent relationship-building and diplomacy skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment with strong political judgment and cultural awareness
• Excellent IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and spoken English and French required; Portuguese and/or Arabic are strong assets; knowledge of additional African languages is an asset