National/ Regional Consultant to develop a mineral services and processing centre in Rwanda
Develop a feasibility study for a mineral processing center in Rwanda
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Overview
Develop a feasibility study for a mineral processing center in Rwanda
You have:
- Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in natural resources development, geology, mineral processing, mining engineering, mineral economics, or development economics is required.
- A first-level University Degree in combination with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in regional integration, economic development policy, mining policy development, mineral economics, geology, and minerals engineering is required.
- Proven experience in advising government and/or regional economic communities in mining policy development or a company for mineral technology development is required.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of minerals policy issues on the African continent is desired.
- Knowledge of the East African mining context is desired.
- Excellent reporting analysis, research, and writing skills are desired.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is an advantage.
Contract
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Result of Service
A better understanding of the feasibility of Rwanda to set up a mineral processing centre.
Work Location
Home Based
Expected duration
6
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop an Inception Report, describing the methodology and approach, to be approved by UNECA and Government of Rwanda 2. Conduct a literature review of global mineral value chains and clusters for the minerals that Rwanda currently produces and has potential to produce. 3. Conduct a regional commodities market analysis for the minerals that can be processed and are processed in Rwanda. 4. Assessment of the current policy, institutional, infrastructural legal, structural, financial landscape for minerals exploration, research and development capabilities, extraction, processing, and marketing, in Rwanda, in addition to stakeholders mapping 5. Assessment of mining operations for sustaining local production together with legal compliance. 6. Conduct an evaluation of the regional competitiveness of Rwanda as a minerals processing centre for nominated and specific minerals, 7. Organize national and regional consultations meetings ensuring national and/or regional stakeholders feedback is incorporated in draft and final reports 8. Conduct a training, ensuring skills transfer to RBM staff
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in either natural resources development, geology, mineral processing, mining engineering, mineral economics, or development economics IS REQUIRED. A first-level University Degree in combination with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree. A minimum of seven (5) years of relevant work experience in any of these disciplines; regional integration, economic development policy, mining policy development, mineral economics, geology, and minerals engineering IS REQUIRED. Proven experience in advising government and/or regional economic communities in mining policy development or a company for mineral technology development IS REQUIRED. Sound knowledge and understanding of minerals policy issues on the African continent is desired. Knowledge of the East African mining context is desired. Excellent reporting analysis, research, and writing skills is desired.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy assignment, fluency in English IS REQUIRED. Knowledge of the other is an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging project related to mining policy that you have handled? | This assesses your problem-solving and project management skills in a complex environment. | Talk about the specific challenges faced, your approach to solving them, and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure stakeholder engagement in your projects? | This checks your experience in collaborative processes and communication skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methodologies do you typically use for market analysis in the mineral sector? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with regional consultations and how you handle diverse opinions. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach the training and development of local staff in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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