RIWI - Democracy, Human Rights & Governance Lead

Every Voice Counts

Democracy, Human Rights & Governance Lead May 2022

About RIWI RIWI stands for “real-time interactive world-wide intelligence”. RIWI is a global technology company that provides access to fast-changing consumer and citizen sentiment in all countries. We break through the noise to find the truth about what people really think, want and observe - by reaching the most diverse audiences, including the disengaged and quiet voices who do not typically answer surveys or express their views on social media.

Our patented, cloud-based, real-time and interactive platform provides our clients the ability to make faster and improved decisions to grow their earnings or investments, assess consumer and citizen behaviour, and to monitor and predict various issues and trends around the world. We have collected data on a variety of subject areas such as the economic impact of COVID-19 in high, middle and low-income countries; income inequality; the challenges facing migrants and refugees across the globe: corruption, gender-based violence online, LGBTQ rights, misinformation, as well as many other pressing customer concerns.

RIWI works with industry leading organizations such as Digital Public Square, the US Department of State, the United Nations World Food Programme, The World Bank, and others. We collect data in 229 countries and territories, in over 80 languages, with more than 1.6 billion interviewees and counting.

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Uncovering the truth is what matters to prediction. Listening to the quiet voices around the world is what helps to discover the truth Neil Seeman, Founder & Chairman

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The Role Role:

Democracy, Human Rights & Governance, Lead

Location:

Toronto or Remote (U.S. preferred with ability to work on EST)

Salary:

$100,000 + variable compensation

Role Summary RIWI is seeking a Lead with substantive experience working in organizations focused on democracy, human rights, governance, peacebuilding and/or humanitarian action. With a passion for global growth, the Lead actively engages in positioning RIWI effectively and builds high impact partnerships with a broad range of organizations including implementing agencies, funding bodies, governments and research agencies. A passion for innovation is at the heart of this role. Specifically, this person will have a deep commitment to the importance of reaching the previously inaccessible, the quietest voices, and an understanding of the important role technology can play in improving monitoring and evaluation efforts across the sector.

The successful candidate will have a strong network in the democracy, human rights, governance, peacebuilding and humanitarian action community including with funders.

They will have a deep understanding of the sector’s programmes and goals and the potential applicability of RIWI’s technological solutions. With a proven track record in securing resources, they will lead the entire business development process from prospecting and initiating relationships with new clients to executing contracts and supporting collaborative partnerships. This individual will also inherit a solid client base to manage. Working with a multidisciplinary team, the Lead will help develop strategies to support clients’ efforts to leverage data to achieve their goals. Relevant experience building and implementing projects in this sector globally is critical to this role. The successful candidate will work closely with all departments in this fast-growing business including the Senior Management team on sales and product strategy. This position reports to the VP & General Manager of International Development.

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Develop and implement strategies to position and amplify RIWI’s unique value proposition.

Scope and source new business opportunities in the democracy, human rights, governance and humanitarian action sectors. Innovate and build high impact projects/initiatives in collaboration with internal and external experts/ implementation team.

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Identify data needs of prospective partners and develop strategies to fill data gaps using RIWI’s technology.

Build and manage partnerships including 35+ existing clients.

Negotiate contracts that are win-win in nature.

Maintain professional network and strategic relationships, staying abreast of insights into sector needs and trends.

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University degree, and a minimum of 8-10 years of sector and partnership building experience in one or more of the following: democracy, human rights, governance, peace building, humanitarian action.

Well networked with connections in various government agencies, INGOs, foundations, implementation partner organizations, multilateral organizations, academic and research institutions among others.

Strong track record securing funding, building partnerships and business opportunities in diverse settings and geographies.

Excellent communicator, engaged in global geo-political issues and trends with a passion for inclusion.

Experience in monitoring and evaluation, ideally using data and technology for improved decisionmaking including data collection and analysis, message testing, and citizen-enabled behavioural insights.

Experience building and implementing USAID funded projects and knowledge of aid funding architecture.

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Excellent interpersonal and client management skills.

Results-oriented mindset and a willingness to be hands-on with a high attention to detail.

Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Able to work independently and as part of an interdependent matrixed team.

Proven ability to contribute to a positive team atmosphere and collaborative organizational culture English language required.

Additional languages are favoured.

Strong cross-cultural skills are a must.

Commitment to work flexible hours and travel as required.

RIWI is constantly evolving. We expect the roles and responsibilities will continuously grow and expand.

We are looking for entrepreneurial people who are excited to build RIWI.

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How to Apply All correspondence, at this stage, should be via Oxford HR. To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter in two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process.

The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.The documents should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last Name-Document Name-Date (mmyy) e.g., PatJones-CV-052022-RIWI.

TIMELINE

Closing Date: June 10th, 2022 First stage interviews: On a rolling basis Final interviews: TBC

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

RIWI is committed to maintaining a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

QUERIES

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email at riwi-governance-lead@oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.

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About Oxford HR Oxford HR operates globally - mainly within the international development and for-purpose sectors. We carry out retained executive search mandates at board and senior management levels. We also offer human resource and organisational development consultancy.

Oxford HR has over 25 years of experience in search as well as an extensive network of international development, social sector, corporate, public sector, and academic contacts from across the world. We carry out comprehensive and often international searches designed to meet the specific needs of our client.

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