
International Secretariat
The International Secretariat supports countries in implementing the EITI Standard and serves the EITI Board.
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the International Secretariat is a small team with origins from all corners of the globe. The International Secretariat is responsible for the functioning of the EITI Association and supports more than 50 countries in implementing the EITI Standard. Our work spans across different areas such as country support, policy, communications, data analysis and administration.
Our culture is underpinned by our values of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity. With over 25 countries represented among our staff, we value our differences in backgrounds, culture, perspectives and languages. We believe those differences are an important part of what drives innovation and progress in our field.
Senior Management Team
The Senior Management Team is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the International Secretariat.
Staff
The diverse staff of the International Secretariat work together across areas such as communications, country support, policy, data analysis and operations.

Chiugo Aghaji
Country Officer - Francophone Africa

Marie Ah-Lime
Deputy Executive Assistant & Administrative Officer – Africa

Natalia Berezyuk
Administrative Officer – HR & Operations

Christina Berger
Regional Director - Francophone Africa (on leave)

Emanuel Y.H. Bria
Country Officer – Asia

Emmanuel Aguilar Burgoa
Country Officer – Latin America & the Caribbean

Mark Burnett
Europe and Policy Manager

Lucia Cirimello
Programme Manager – Opening Extractives

Clémence Contensou
Advisor – Francophone Africa

Alex Gordy
Technical Director

Auriane Grésillon
Language & Administrative Officer - Francophone Africa

Rachel Hollars
Conference and Events Coordinator

Andrew Irvine
Legal & Corporate Engagement Director

Sylvia Johansen
Finance Manager

Nassim Bennani Kabchi
Regional Director – Francophone Africa (interim)

Shemshat Kasimova
Procurement Manager & Project Coordinator

Lyydia Kilpi
Disclosure & Civil Society Engagement Director

Leah Krogsund
Office Manager & Board Support

Gilbert Makore
Regional Director – Anglophone & Lusophone Africa

Esteban Manteca Melgarejo
Country Manager – Latin America & the Caribbean

Brenda Jay Angeles Mendoza
Country Manager – Asia

Angela Khanali Mutsotso
Policy Intern

Fatma Nyambura
Policy Manager

Mónica Osorio
Administrative Officer – Asia and Latin America & the Caribbean

Anlaug Øvergaard Østby
Executive Assistant and Communications Officer (interim)

Hugo Paret
Technical Officer

Francisco Paris
Latin America & the Caribbean Director

Leila Pilliard
Communications Manager

Solofo Rakotoseheno
Advisor – Francophone Africa

Jeanette Reinertsen
HR & Operations Manager

Sandra Milena Rojas
Administrative Officer – Policy

Daisy Rotich
Programme Administrative Officer – Opening Extractives

Sebastian Sahla
Policy Advisor

Olesia Tolochko
Disclosure Manager (interim)

Michael Uzoigwe
Country Manager – Anglophone Africa

Oliana Valigura
Regional Director – Eurasia

Nyashadzamwari Victoria Vera
Communications Officer – Opening Extractives

Edwin Wuadom Warden
Country Officer – Anglophone Africa

Christopher Wilson
Senior Advisor – Evidence & Learning