Overview

Provide technical expertise and guidance for the SMART-Mine inception phase in Zambia, focusing on technology approaches for technical studies and assessments to enhance skills development in the mining sector.

Tasks Summary

• Support the Market Systems Analysis (MSA) design and data collection process, including reviewing technology nodes and MSA design documentation.
• Provide technical review of and inputs to reports produced by the MSA consultant(s).
• Support the design and implementation of a rapid institutional capacity assessment.
• Support private sector engagement efforts for Public-Private Development Partnership (PPDP) development, including developing a collaboration framework and drafting PPDP concept notes.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in technical, operational, commercial or advisory roles within mining companies, mining contractors, equipment manufacturers or mining service providers.
• Proven, practical understanding of the Zambian mining sector.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of modern mining technologies and innovations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in technical cooperation projects is an asset.
• An established professional network within the mining sector and industry associations in Zambia would be a strong asset.
• Familiarity with skills development challenges in Zambia, or similar African contexts, would be an asset.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in mining engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, economic studies, or a closely relevant discipline is required.
• Alternatively, a first level university degree or an advanced technical college diploma may be acceptable provided it is combined with additional 5 years of professional hand-on experience that is directly relevant to the expertise required by the specific assignment.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

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Contract Duration: 50 working days over a period

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