Job Description
Position: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Development Expert
Location: East Guji, Ethiopia
Level of effort: Up to a maximum of 75 days (November 2021 – June 2022)
Funded by Global Affairs Canada, and managed by Alinea International LTD, (formerly Agriteam) the Strengthening Education for Mining (STEM) project aims to increase the number of Ethiopian men and women with relevant skills and qualifications for work in the mining sector. The project’s goals are to strengthen university and technical vocational institutional capacity to produce skilled and qualified graduates that have relevant technical and environmental skills and knowledge for the mining sector; to improve the instructional capacity of university/ Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET )instructors; and to ensure that artisanal mining cooperatives and community members, especially women living in and around mining sites, have the appropriate skills and abilities to benefit from employment opportunities resulting from mining activities.
The STEM project is a six-year project, in operation from January 2017 to April 2023. The position of expert in the development of artisanal and small-scale mining is a short-term technical assignment for up to 75 days with a significant number of days spent in-field in Ethiopia between November 2021 and June 2022.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The ASM Expert will report to the Field Director and will work closely with the Mining Zonal Bureau in Negele and with the Shakiso Woreda Mining Bureau.
Specific Duties
- In collaboration with staff of the East Guji Mining Bureaus, conduct assessment of artisanal mining sites and of artisanal gold mining cooperative operations to identify environmental and health & safety issues, and operational and productivity problems.
- Recommend solutions and changes in mining processes, mechanization of operations, material and equipment that will allow increased gold recovery, and validate them with the Mining Zonal Bureau and STEM.
- Prepare a list of material and equipment to be procured and identify suppliers.
- Develop outcome-based training modules to address knowledge, skills and competencies required by artisanal gold mining cooperatives to successfully manage the more advanced mechanized mining processes introduced and efficiently use the new material and equipment.
- Incorporate indigenous knowledge and practice with current mining industry knowledge and practice.
- Incorporate all relevant federal, regional and woreda level mining regulations in the training modules.
- Develop hands-on practical learning activities to teach learners to identify characteristics of rocks and minerals, geological formations, structures, and deposition processes.
- Explain and demonstrate purpose and use of methods, equipment and technologies.
- Identify safe transportation, handling, use, storage and maintenance of equipment and tools.
- Review and revise/develop appropriate occupational health & safety procedures and learning activities and use of personal protective equipment.
- Develop learning material aimed at addressing mining site rehabilitation practice and environmental enhancement, protection, and mitigation methods.
- Develop a User Manual for the maintenance and small repairs of equipment and material procured.
- Provide ToT to geologists and technicians of East Guji Mining Bureaus and to Shakiso TVET trainers
- Monitor the first delivery of ASM training to a gold mining cooperative by MoMP geologists and technicians and provide feedback.
- Participate in meetings (e.g. information meetings, workshops, training etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Deliverables
- Monthly progress reports to the STEM Field Director.
- Assessment and recommendations report for the development of artisanal mining operations in East Guji.
- List of material and equipment to procure - validated by the Zonal Mining Bureau and STEM Field Director, and identification of suppliers.
- Up to 15 illustrated training modules for delivery of training to ASM cooperatives including trainee guides, trainer guides and field training material (plasticized posters etc.).
- Guide(s) on maintenance of material, equipment, and tools procured.
Required Qualifications
- University degree in geology, mineral engineering, environmental sciences, or related field.
- At least five years of hands-on experience working in artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector development.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Experience in managing results-based activities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of content, training materials development, materials and equipment of instructional specialty.
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes
- Good understanding of artisanal and small-scale gold mining operations and development.
- Ability to build good relationships with government employees and artisanal miners.
- Ability to develop teaching and learning materials for low literacy participants.
- Skilled public speaker who can communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering training to adult learners.
- Comprehension of gender equality as applied in the implementation of artisanal mining development projects/programs.
- Highly adaptable, willing to travel to remote areas and to work both from an office and from field locations.
APPLICATION
Expressions of interest must be received by November 5, 2021. To apply for this position please send a cover letter and CV, stating the job title “ASM Development Expert” in the subject line to susanm@alineainternational.com. Please include in the cover letter a short description of how your experience will contribute to the work.
About the Organization
Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies and communities to create lasting change. Over 35 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 515 projects worldwide. alineainternational.com
