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The ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme is a capacity building programme that aims to build the profile, and improve the management, of Development Minerals.
The programme is an initiative of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), financed by the European Union and UNDP, and implemented by UNDP. Phase I of the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme was implemented in partnership with UNDP in 2015-2019; Phase II has been implemented since 2019; and Phase III since December 2023.
Development minerals refer to minerals and materials that are mined, processed, manufactured and used mainly domestically in industries such as construction (e.g.
sand and gravel), manufacturing (e.g. gypsum), infrastructure and agriculture.
Development minerals provide crucial inputs for domestic economic development, are economically important for national and local economies, and critical for urbanization and job creation. The scope of the Programme in Phase III also covers artisanal and small-scale mining in critical minerals – minerals needed for energy transition.
The Programme aims to increase employment and incomes of artisanal and small-scale mining enterprises (ASMEs). Particular emphasis is given to increasing economic opportunities for women participating in ASMEs, throughout the minerals value chains.
The Programme is currently implemented in 10 countries, namely: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Fiji, Guinea (Conakry), Jamaica, Suriname, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, as well as indirectly benefits other African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. Training and support is provided to artisanal and small-scale miners, mineral processing enterprises and communities, as well as government authorities and business development service providers with the goals of: 1) supporting institutions for improving the business environment for ASM and artisanal and small-scale mineral processing enterprises (collectively referred to as ASMEs); 2) formalizing ASM, improving social and environmental safeguards; 3) enhancing skills and access to markets and finance for ASMEs in low-carbon, circular and greener Development Minerals value chains; 4) supporting women-owned and -run artisanal and small-scale enterprises; 5) facilitating knowledge exchanges between African, Caribbean and Pacific countries; 6) strengthening the institutional capacity of the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC).
Thus, the Programme is implemented at country level, Africa continental level and global level.
The Programme Specialist will be responsible for: 1) ensuring coherence between programme activities; 2) designing capacity development tools; training materials and knowledge products; 3) conducting data analysis and disseminating widely; 4) conducting communication and outreach activities; 5) coordinating with existing partners, in particular AMDC, and forging new partnerships; and 6) leading the organisation of events.
project documents concept notes, guidelines, toolkits, manuals, background documents, policy papers, training manuals etc.);
Partnerships and policy advocacy
Communications and knowledge management
Other duties and expected results
Institutional Arrangements
The Programme Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager for the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme.
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Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems | |||||||||||||||||||||
Learn Continuously: | LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adapt with Agility: | LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands | |||||||||||||||||||||
Act with Determination: | LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results | |||||||||||||||||||||
Engage and Partner: | LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration | |||||||||||||||||||||
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: | LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Required Language(s) | Fluency in English and French is required. |
Other | Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, common ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tools, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. |
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