Mine Closure Costing Consultant (Bilingual EN–FR)

Mine Closure Costing Consultant (Bilingual EN**–FR)**

(Location is flexible, see guidelines below)

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 200 experts come from across the globe and from many disciplines. With offices in Winnipeg, Geneva, Ottawa, and Toronto, our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.

IISD serves as the Secretariat for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF). The IGF works with governments to advance their sustainable development goals with effective laws, policies, and regulations for the mining sector. It is devoted to optimizing the benefits of mining to achieve poverty reduction, inclusive growth, social development, and environmental stewardship. The IGF serves as a unique global venue for dialogue between its 82 member country governments and mining companies, industry associations, and civil society.

We are currently looking for a bilingual (English-French) Mine Closure Costing Consultant to support the IGF Secretariat. The consultant will support the design and delivery of training workshops on mine closure and post-mining transition and particularly a mine closure costing training for UEMOA countries from April 22 to 25, 2024. This position is an immediate short-term consultancy with an opportunity for future contracts. International travel might be required.

Qualifications

• A university degree from a recognized university in a related discipline such as economics, accounting, geology, engineering, environmental management accounting, or equivalent discipline.

Experience

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the mining sector, including mine closure planning and implementation.
• Experience in mine closure costing.
• Experience developing and delivering training or capacity building on mining and mine closure topics.
• Experience with mine closure policies, regulations, and/or guidance documents.
• Experience working in Africa is considered an asset.

Location: Remote. IISD will not be applying for residency and work permits for this position on behalf of the applicant.

Deadline of Application: February 29, 2024

Start Date: Immediately

Application Procedure

All submissions must be in English. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for locations where they expect to be based.

Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. Please include the following:

• A CV (no longer than two pages)
• A cover letter (one page)
• IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional; right-click to download)

Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.

IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants' advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.

IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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