2026 Opportunity:Head of Africa at Resource Justice Network| Lead the Future of Resource Justice Across Africa

Are you an experienced leader passionate about natural resource governance, climate justice, and sustainable development? The Head of Africa position at Resource Justice Network (RJN) presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of resource justice across the African continent while working with one of the world’s leading civil society networks advocating for transparency, accountability, and equitable resource management.

This fully remote, Africa-based leadership role is ideal for professionals who have extensive experience in governance, advocacy, coalition building, and strategic partnerships. If you’re committed to ensuring Africa’s natural resources benefit its people and future generations, this could be your next career-defining opportunity.

About Resource Justice Network

Formerly known as Publish What You Pay, Resource Justice Network (RJN) is a global civil society network dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and justice in the governance of natural resources.

The organization works alongside national coalitions, civil society organizations, governments, international institutions, and development partners to strengthen governance in sectors such as mining, oil, gas, and transition minerals. As global demand for critical minerals increases due to the clean energy transition, RJN is committed to ensuring that resource extraction supports human rights, environmental sustainability, and inclusive economic development.

Through initiatives focused on climate justice, women’s rights, civic participation, and responsible mineral governance, RJN helps shape policies that promote equitable resource management worldwide.

About the Head of Africa Role

Africa is central to the global conversation on resource governance and the just energy transition. As Head of Africa, you will provide strategic leadership across the continent, supporting a diverse network of members, national coalitions, advocates, and partners working to advance resource justice.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Impact and Development, you will oversee regional programmes while strengthening partnerships and expanding the organization’s influence across Africa.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership for RJN’s Africa portfolio.
• Supporting and strengthening national member coalitions.
• Building relationships with governments, donors, civil society organizations, and international institutions.
• Leading fundraising and partnership development initiatives.
• Representing RJN at regional and international events.
• Driving programme delivery that promotes transparency, accountability, and climate justice.
• Strengthening member engagement and movement-building across Africa.

This role combines strategic thinking, advocacy, diplomacy, and organizational leadership to create lasting impact.

Who Should Apply?

Resource Justice Network is seeking a politically aware and relationship-focused leader with significant experience working across Africa.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Extensive experience in governance, natural resource management, transparency, climate justice, civic space, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of African political, economic, and policy environments.
• Proven leadership within coalitions, networks, or membership-based organizations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and public representation skills.
• Demonstrated fundraising and partnership development success.
• Experience managing complex regional programmes.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership and empowering local organizations.

Knowledge of Resource Justice Network, its governance model, and strategic priorities will be considered a valuable advantage.

Professionals with strong regional networks and a passion for amplifying African leadership in global discussions on resource governance are especially encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers competitive salaries based on location across Africa.

Current salary ranges include:

• Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania: $68,710
• Kenya: $67,072
• Uganda: $63,802
• Madagascar: $62,985

Candidates based in other African countries are encouraged to enquire about country-specific salary arrangements.

As a fully remote position, the role provides flexibility while enabling collaboration with colleagues and partners across the continent and internationally.

Why This Role Matters

Africa possesses many of the world’s most valuable natural resources, including the transition minerals needed to power renewable energy technologies. However, ensuring these resources generate equitable development, protect communities, and strengthen democratic governance remains a significant challenge.

The Head of Africa will help ensure that African voices remain central to international debates surrounding resource governance, climate finance, and the global energy transition. By supporting national coalitions and strengthening civil society leadership, this role contributes directly to greater transparency, accountability, and sustainable development across the continent.

Application Details

Applications close on Monday, 13 July 2026.

Applicants are required to submit:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A tailored cover letter explaining their interest in the position and demonstrating how their experience aligns with the role.

Resource Justice Network is committed to building diverse and inclusive leadership within the global resource justice movement and strongly encourages applications from women and other underrepresented groups.

Final Thoughts

The Head of Africa position at Resource Justice Network offers an exceptional opportunity for experienced leaders to influence policy, strengthen civil society, and advance sustainable resource governance across Africa.

If you are passionate about climate justice, transparency, accountable leadership, and empowering African voices in global decision-making, this role provides a platform to drive meaningful and lasting change while working alongside an influential international network dedicated to building a more just and sustainable future.

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