Overview
The consultant will develop the conceptual and institutional framework for establishing an African Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Enterprises (ASME) Hub and support its launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare an inception report outlining methodology, analytical framework, work plan and timeline.
- Review existing literature, policies, and frameworks related to ASM.
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of ASM in Africa.
- Identify key barriers to ASM formalization and enterprise development.
- Document successful case studies and best practices from African countries.
- Develop policy recommendations for strengthening ASM governance and integration into mineral value chains.
- Develop a conceptual framework for the ASME Hub.
- Identify key services to be provided by the Hub.
- Draft a Framework for the Establishment of the ASME Hub.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations.
- Revise and finalize the ASME Hub framework based on stakeholder inputs.
- Support the official launch of the ASME Hub.
Required Experience
- At least 7 years of experience in the mining or extractive sector.
- Experience conducting continental or regional policy studies.
- Proven experience in the design of multi-stakeholder platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) policy and governance.
- Familiarity with African mineral governance frameworks such as the Africa Mining Vision and the African Green Minerals Strategy.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Natural Resource Governance; Development Economics; Public Policy; or related field is required.
