UNDP Jobs - 37990- Lead Consultant and Advisor

Lead Consultant and Advisor - Mining Policy for Lesotho

Location :

Maseru, LESOTHO

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Jul-2013

Application Deadline :

20-Jun-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

7 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

7 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Mining desires to develop a mining policy for the mining and minerals sector in Lesotho. The Ministry is being supported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in this important process.

The planned policy document will reflect the vision, mission, goals and strategies for the use of Lesotho’s mineral resources in meeting the aspirations of the Basotho for socio-economic development. In this way, it is the Government’s desire to benchmark the development of the policy on the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) which was adopted by Heads of State of the African Union in February, 2009.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review literature on the Lesotho economy in general and its mineral sector in particular to familiarise himself/herself with the status of economic and social development in Lesotho;
Review the Mines and Minerals Act 2005 and related regulation and legislation;
Review the international and national analytical reports (international and local scans), and other reports as appropriate to in prepare for the first Multi stakeholder workshop;
Prepare a short working document for the first multi stakeholder workshop outlining the terms of reference for the multi stakeholder working group, ground rules for the first workshop, the methodology to be followed, and an overview of local and international reports focusing on the key issues of impact to the Lesotho mineral sector;
Facilitate the first multi stakeholder workshop. The workshop will review the international and local scans (analytical reports), identify the main issues hobbling the development of the Lesotho mineral sector and identify prioritised solutions to these challenges;
Consolidate the outcomes of the first multi stakeholder workshop and draft the initial Green Paper;
Facilitate and present the second drat Green Paper to the second multi stakeholder workshop of the working group
Collate outputs of the Second Multi stakeholder workshop and compile draft white Paper;
Draw up an implementation plan for the White Paper to translate it into a legal and regulatory framework for the Lesotho Mineral sector;
Liaise with and coordinate facilitators of District level multi stakeholder workshops (ten) to consolidate and incorporate the outputs of the workshops into the second draft of the Green Paper;
Present the draft Green Paper to the Government Task force and make corrections as appropriate;
Present Draft White Paper to the final stakeholder review meeting and incorporate corrections as necessary;
Make monthly presentations to the Government Task force on progress being made;
The Lead Consultant will work with other experts and local consultants recruited during the process. S/He will generally perform the functions of principal advisor to the project in consultation with UNDP and UNECA.

Competencies

Ability to engage large number of stakeholders at the same time.
Demonstrates leadership, team building and coordinating skills.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Shares knowledge and experience.
Generates innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations.
Conceptualizes and analyzes problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate.
Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and post requirements with excellence
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Demonstrable strong analytical skills
Well-versed in participatory policy making processes for the mineral sect

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A recognised master’s degree in Economics, Development Planning, Mining or Earth Sciences or relevant social sciences.

Experience:

At least 7 years of relevant experience
Experience mining or minerals sector or research with a focus on mining and minerals.
Experience in developing regulatory frameworks for the minerals sector; and facilitation and scenario analysis
Working experience with international organizations, especially the UN agencies will be an advantage
Knowledge of Lesotho will be an asset

Language:

Excellent command of English both written and oral with strong communication and report-writing skill

APPLICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

Interested individual consultants are required to submit comprehensive but separate technical (CV and maximum 3-page proposal) and a financial proposals. Lead Consultant - Mining Policy for Lesotho

Proposal must be clearly marked:

“Proposal: Lead Consultant - Mining Policy for Lesotho"

Applications are to be sent on line or by email to:

registry.ls@undp.org

Detailed Terms of Reference can be accessed at http://www.undp.org.ls/jobs