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Technical Area Specialists, Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM), Africa

Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a range of artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) technical specialists for both donor-funded international development projects, as well as private sector clients who are addressing ASM as a legitimate mining strategy, and/or trying to merge ASM within Large Scale Mining (LSM) operations.

 

We are seeking technical experts who can support our project in the following areas:

 

* ASM Technical Specialists with demonstrated knowledge of technologies and techniques for improving ASM production methods, yields, and processing.

* ASM social and organizational development specialists with prior, demonstrated skills in helping ASM miners (including mining cooperatives) formalize their supply chains, develop relationships with suppliers.

* Alternative livelihood specialists with prior experience working with ASM communities to identify, build local capacity and implement alternative livelihood projects.

* Mineral Chains of Custody – demonstrated experience in upstream and downstream chains of custody and how they fit into national and international best practice, policy and regulatory systems;

* Mining Labor issues – demonstrated skills in addressing the multitude of issues around ASM labor force development with particular attention to the role of gender and child labor.

* Minerals Certification – demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with the design, implementation and monitoring of certification efforts (including but not limited to familiarity working with due diligence assurance and traceability systems), and their role in compliance and operations at ASM sites.

* International and Regional Trade experts with demonstrated experience in mineral commodity trafficking in national, regional and international markets, as well as direct supply relationships.

* Land Tenure and Property Rights – prior experience in addressing and managing conflicting claims to mineral resources where land rights are secure and insecure

* Environmental Management and remediation for ASM mine sites, with an emphasis on water, health and sanitation

* ASM Governance Specialist – demonstrated experience working with relevant national and regional stakeholders and legal bodies to develop, formalize and reform ASM policies, regulations and mining codes.

 

Qualifications:

* A minimum of 5 years practical experience for these technical areas

* Fluency in English and another language

* Ability to produce quality written products

* Degree in a related field; Master’s Degree or higher preferred

 

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* CV in reverse chronological format

 

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad posted.

 

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

 

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability

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