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SMALL SCALE MINING EXPERT Republic of Rwanda


Salary: R - R
Remuneration Type:
Mining
Location: Republic of Rwanda
SMALL SCALE MINING EXPERT
Role and responsibilities
• Develop policy, strategy and activities towards the formalization of mining cooperatives and small scale miners.
• Identify and implement effective approaches and strategies to be used by small scale miners.
• Design key success factors, driving principles and guidelines that should be used to guide the transition to sustainable development with respect to small scale mining industry.
• Mentor young Rwandans (small scale mining young professional).
• Train small scale miners where necessary.
• Keep a track record of delivery and transferring knowledge and skills.
• Submit regular reports to the supervising authority.
• Develop a baseline study with recommendations to transform the role of small scale miners in Rwanda to contribute to increased revenue and sustainable development.
Qualifications
The candidate should hold at least a Master’s degree in mining related subjects. Geology and or engineering will be seen as a plus.
Professional experience
• At least 5 years’ experience of working in the mining sector with particular focus on small scale mining.
• Results oriented and a proven track record in positively transforming the lives of artisanal miners.
• Good ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex tasks.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• A positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High level of computing skills.
• English required. French is a plus.
• Publication of article/book in field relevant to this position is a plus
Supervision and reporting arrangements
The expert will report directly to the Permanent Secretary of MINIRENA and the Head the Department of Mines and Geology.
Assignment duration
The duration of the assignment is for one year and the expert is expected to work full time in Kigali. There is a high possibility of contract extension.
The Government of Rwanda will provide a competitive salary to the successful candidate.
The application deadline: 06 January 2013.
Applications should also be sent to nimarto@gmail.com and info@minirena.gov.rw
Application will include:
• Motivation letter;
• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Three referees with detailed addresses attached.
Closing date: 06 January 2013