Policy advisor in Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETMs) Value Chains and Economic Diversification
Produce high-quality analysis and policy recommendations on CETM diversification opportunities in Madagascar, Namibia, and Zambia.
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Overview
Produce high-quality analysis and policy recommendations on CETM diversification opportunities in Madagascar, Namibia, and Zambia.
You have:
- An advanced university degree, Master, in Economics, Industrial Policy, Development Studies, or related fields is required.
- At least 7 years of work experience in conducting national development policy analysis, including on issues related to value addition and economic diversification along and around the minerals global value chain is required.
- Proven expertise in CETM value chains, covering mining, processing, manufacturing, and recycling is desirable.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, with experience producing policy reports, economic studies, or industrial assessments are desirable.
- Fluency written and oral in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
The consultant will produce a high-quality analysis of and policy recommendations on CETM-related diversification opportunities in the three beneficiary countries of the project, namely Madagascar, Namibia and Zambia.
Work Location
home-based
Expected duration
19.01.26 - 30.05.26
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultant will contribute to the final phase of the implementation of the project titled Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETMs): Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification Capacity in Southern Africa . The project supports Madagascar, Namibia, and Zambia in assessing their strategic positioning in CETM value chains and identifying opportunities for local value addition and economic diversification within and outside the CETM value chain. Under the supervision of the project officer - SUC and in closely collaboration with the UNCTAD project team and the national consultants in each beneficiary country to finalize the analytical work and policy recommendations. Specific tasks include: 1) Policy recommendations - Formulate policy recommendations for the target governments to enhance value addition, promote economic diversification, attract investments, and strengthen regulatory frameworks. 2) Technical contribution to national reports - Support the drafting of three national reports (one for each country), focusing on value addition and economic diversification opportunities within and outside CETM value chains. - Contribute approximately 15% (approximately 4,000 words) of the content of each of the three national reports. - Provide analytical inputs to the reports on CETM production, processing, and market dynamics. - Provide analytical inputs to the reports on policy instruments to promote value addition and diversification. 3) Drafting of the final project report - Draft the overarching project report, summarizing key findings across all three countries. - Formulate recommendations for scaling up and replicating the project in other developing economies.
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced university degree, Master, in Economics, Industrial Policy, Development Studies, or related fields is required. At least 7 years of work experience in conducting national development policy analysis, including on issues related to value addition and economic diversification along and around the minerals global value chain is required. Proven expertise in CETM value chains, covering mining, processing, manufacturing, and recycling is desirable. Strong analytical and writing skills, with experience producing policy reports, economic studies, or industrial assessments are desirable. Experience with economic complexity analysis and trade-related productive development strategies is desirable. Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, or government institutions is desirable
Languages
Fluency written and oral in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
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 time when you developed policy recommendations for economic diversification? | This question helps to assess your experience and approach to creating impactful policy changes. | Explore specific examples where your recommendations led to tangible improvements in major economic areas. |
| What analytical methods do you utilize when assessing value addition in mineral industries? | The interviewer wants to understand your analytical skills and methodologies relevant to this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure your reports are tailored to the needs of different governments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain your experience working with international organizations or UN agencies. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation when you had to summarize complex analytical findings for a non-technical audience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on the latest trends in CETM value chains? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you propose to attract investments in CETM sectors? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you contributed to a successful national report in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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