Consultant- Legal Analyst, Economic Law and Policy

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the planet thrive. We shine a light on what can be achieved when governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities come together. IISD’s staff of more than 120 people, plus over 150 associates and consultants, come from across the globe and from many disciplines. Our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.

As the host of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) regularly recruits legal analysts to support its technical assistance programs. This call for expression of interest serves to invite individual analysts to put themselves forward as candidates in advance of future consulting opportunities.

Background

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank that delivers the knowledge to act. IISD hosts the Secretariat to the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Metals, Minerals and Sustainable Development (IGF).

The IGF’s overarching objective is to support resource-rich countries to leverage mining for sustainable development. The legal and policy environment is one of the six pillars of IGF’s Mining Policy Framework (MPF). IGF believes that a mature modern legislative regime provides a foundation for good mining governance and contributes towards sustainable development in all aspects of social and economic life.

The legal analyst will support the work of the IGF Secretariat, specifically the Global Mining Tax Initiative by contributing to the analysis of tax laws and regulations, as well as legal research, and capacity building related to mining and/or international tax.

Tasks

The consultant’s tasks will vary by project. They will at a minimum include:

1. Conducting primary and secondary research of tax laws and regulations.
2. Drafting legal briefs to the required standard.

• Supporting capacity building activities.

Specifically, the consultant will support senior IGF staff in:

1. Providing legal analysis on mining taxation issues. The consultant will support with the analysis of relevant tax laws and regulations, as well as international legal instruments, with the aim of providing high quality advice to government officials.
2. Developing reports and publications. The consultant will research legal and regulatory aspects of mining and/or international tax law, develop examples and illustrations, and analyze court cases where relevant. A few examples of the type of publications produced to date are available here.

• Capacity building. The consultant will support the design and delivery of training workshops on issues to do with mining and/or international tax law. Specifically, the consultant will contribute to the preparation of workshop materials. Depending on the skills and experience of the consultant, they may also be asked to help facilitate training sessions. Examples of our capacity building work are found here.

The consultant will work under the supervision of an IGF policy advisor overseeing the relevant technical assistance program and managing the relationships with the partner government administration.

Profile

• Undergraduate or master's degree in law from a recognized post-secondary institution

• Specialization in international taxation, or mining disciplines are strongly encouraged

• Strong writing skills

• Proven academic or professional experience undertaking primary and secondary research in relation to international and/or mining tax law

• High integrity and ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines

• Driven and motivated to contribute to a world where people and the planet thrive

• Languages: although usually in English, the work may require professional fluency in French, Spanish Portuguese, or other languages. Consultants with language skills are encouraged to apply

Duration

Consultants are typically recruited for 20 to 40 day-periods. Contracts include specific deliverables and deadlines.

Remuneration

Commensurate with skills, experience and location.

Location

The work will most often be done remotely. Travel opportunities will be examined when relevant.

Process

Please submit your CV, cover letter and any supporting material to IGF Secretariat secretariat@igfmining.org. You will be contacted if your profile is selected for our roster of legal analysts.

Recruitment closing

The position is not to fill an immediate need; qualified applicants will fall into an applicant pool.

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