Senior Data Manager

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.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a motivated and experienced manager with strong leadership and interpersonal skills to guide the International Secretariat’s Data Team. Reporting to the Technical Director and working within the wider Disclosure Group, the Senior Data Manager will lead implementation of the EITI Data Strategy and support the organisation’s open data objectives.

Key priorities include making country data more accessible and timely through greater automation; promoting the responsible use of AI both within the Secretariat and at the country level; and strengthening data analysis and use. The Senior Data Manager will coordinate data work across the International Secretariat; have project management, budget, planning and execution responsibilities;  and have overall responsibility for maintaining a comprehensive repository of EITI data. This role will involve keeping abreast of developments in open data, data standards, interoperability and AI and engaging with international stakeholders.

While you do not need to be a data scientist, data analyst or developer for this role, you do need to have a strong foundation in applied data work and an ability and experience leading data professionals and collaborating across the EITI’s international community.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the EITI's Data strategy, helping turn data into a stronger resource for accountability and reform. Guide the strategy implementation through 2029, leading the Data Team and working with colleagues and implementing countries to turn the strategy's objectives into practical priorities. Use lessons and emerging opportunities to shape the strategy's future direction. A key responsibility will be enabling EITI to automate data collection further, to increase the timeliness and relevance of data published by implementing countries.
• Help countries make data more accessible and useful, supporting the publication of data directly through government and company systems. Lead the Secretariat’s work in advancing systematic disclosures of data from implementing countries. Manage and support systematic disclosure projects, working with countries to prioritise data for disclosure.
• Build capacity and encourage innovation in data use, leading and coordinating the Data team’s work in supporting MSGs, national secretariats and independent administrators (IAs) in summary data collection, building capacity for data use and promoting innovations in data use for EITI reporting.
• Explore how AI can strengthen our work, identifying opportunities to enhance implementation and Validation support and drive efficiency in our work streams at both the International Secretariat and national secretariats.
• Use evidence to guide progress, contributing data to the Secretariat's KPI reporting, helping develop KPI's for data-related work and using the results to inform priorities and improvements.
  

Qualifications

• More than 10 years' experience in managing data or technical teams, including staff who collect, manage and analyse data; leading the development and maintenance of technical tools; and specialising in capacity building and knowledge sharing.
• Experience in project management, including design, planning and budgeting for multi-year workstreams involving organisational change.
• Deep and demonstrable understanding of data management principles and practice.
• Knowledge and experience of applied data work in international organisations or governments.
• Ability to oversee data analysis and provide technical inputs.
• Experience working with open data or in an open data environment, with an understanding of the role open data plays in transparency reforms.
• Experience leading technical and data procurements: designing robust Terms of Reference; setting functional and non-functional requirements; preparing personas and use cases; designing user testing; setting launch criteria; and managing contractors.
• Experience with data management software and tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Python, VMA and SQL.
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills, particularly in English, with the ability to communicate data analysis clearly.
• Fluency in a working language used in any EITI implementing country (Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish) is an advantage.
• Prior experience analysing extractive-sector and/or revenue data is desirable.
• Previous direct or indirect experience with the EITI or similar standard-setting or transparency bodies would be a significant advantage.
• Experience working in resource-rich countries in Africa, Eurasia and Latin America would be a significant advantage.

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, attractive benefits and an 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 a range of NOK 933,000 to NOK 1,000,000. 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 the other members of the Data Team. However, remote working may be considered, provided the preferred candidate’s location does not prevent them from fully participating in the Secretariat’s day-to-day work or travelling to Oslo when required by organisational needs.

Email applications will not be processed. Please note that we will review candidates on a rolling basis.

Contacts

Gay Ordenes, Regional Director

Location

Rådhusgata 26

0151 Oslo

Key information:

Employer: Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)

Reference number: 5198481475

Percentage of full-time: 100%

Permanent position

Application deadline: 13/11/2026