life for the people of Africa.
Position title: Chief Minerals Officer
Grade: PL3
Position N°: 50000964
Reference: ADB/17/542
Country: Côte d’Ivoire
THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
The external role of the African Natural Resources Center’s
(ANRC) is to support Regional Member Countries (RMCs) improve development
outcomes through effective management of natural resources wealth by delivering
practical solutions on policy, legislative and investment decisions in the
sector. Internally, it brings cohesion to the Bank’s strategies in natural
resources sectors by providing a single lens through which the institution
tackles natural resources governance.
THE POSITION:
As part of the ANRC, Chief Minerals Officer position is
responsible for designing and leading advisory programs, knowledge
dissemination and managing partnerships in the mining sector.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Division Manager for Non-
renewables, the Chief Minerals Officer
will perform the following:
1. Coordinate
advisory work in the mining sector by implementing annual programs in
collaboration with regional offices,
2. Lead the
provision of strategic advice on mining projects negotiations between RMCs and
investors by managing training programs and sourcing expert to support RMCs,
3. Design and
supervise the work of experts providing specialist support by ensuring
compliance with terms of engagement,
4. Establish
global benchmarks for extractives licensing regimes by conducting periodic case
studies,
5. Maintain a
database of country profiles on policy, legal and institutional governance in
the sector by conducting systematic country reviews,
6. Benchmark
policy formulation in order to assist RMCs build institutional know-how by
collaborating with other Bank departments and think-tanks to set standards,
7. Forge
collaborative partnerships with donors, AUC agencies, RECs, industry and
think-tanks by designing and implementing joint programs of support,
8. Advise the
Division Manager on relevant issues by contributing to the Center’s strategies
and work plans,
9. Keep abreast
of international and regional conventions through self-development and
networking,
10. Manage all
resources allocated through supervision of consultants and budget oversight.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
1. Hold at least
a Master’s degree in the extractives discipline, policy design or mineral
resources management or related disciplines
2. Have a minimum
of seven (07) years of relevant experience, in the sector, international
organizations, regulatory environment or a Think-Tank with a focus in the
sector
3. Knowledge of
the extractives sector regulatory environment, regional initiatives in the
sector, AU development programs and relevant protocols.
4. Understanding
of the generic mandate and functions of regulatory bodies and cadasters
5. Practical
knowledge of the structure of the sector and extractives resources value chain
6. Practical
experience and knowledge of negotiations strategies
7. Applied
knowledge of at least one of the disciplines specified under qualifications
8. Knowledge
building skills including analytics, research project design and implementation
9. Compiling
funding proposals, policy briefs and project reports
10. Knowledge of
principles of good governance as pertaining to transnational trade
11. Ability to
interact with senior officials in the public and private sector
12. Knowledge of
influencers of public policy
13. Private sector
experience is an added advantage
14. Innovation
& Creativity
15. Communication
16. Client
Orientation
17. Problem Solving
18. Team working
and relationships
19. Operational
Effectiveness
20. Proven ability
to build and lead a team of motivated staff, and utilize the talents and
expertise of team members in a productive way
21. Ability to
communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably
with a working knowledge of the other.
22. Competence in
the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint)
23. Experience in
the use of SAP is advantageous.
THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND
ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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How to Apply
Interested persons should apply here
Application Deadline
The deadline for this position is 9th of February, 2018.
Good Luck!!!
