Requisition ID: 5656
Grade: P4 (Specialist)
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna
Category: International Consultant
Type of Job Posting: External Private Posting
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Contract Duration: 7 months
Application Deadline: 12-May-2025

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, international relations or other relevant discipline with specialization in responsible mining, is required.
Technical and Functional Experience:
At least seven (7) years of professional experience in technical cooperation project management or portfolio project management including some exposure at the international level, is required. Experience in responsible mining and sustainable supply chains is required. Ability to research and analyse information, make linkages with the strategic vision of the Organization and recommend solutions is required. Ability to write in a clear and concise manner is required. Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural teams is desirable. Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries, is desirable
Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language, is desirable.

Under the supervision of the Head of the Task Force, the incumbent will be responsible for providing advice and support on all matters relating to the Global Alliance and the cooperation with the UN Secretary-General`s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analysis and evaluation of existing Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) standards and initiatives.
• Creation of globally applicable Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) criteria for the mining sector and supply chains.
• Advice and support in setting up and implementing the Global Alliance.
• Advice and support in the implementation of the results of the UN Secretary-General`s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals and cooperation with other UN and international organizations and initiatives.
• Evaluation of completed projects, analysis and assessment of project proposals from third parties as well as development of own concepts and project proposals.
• Advice on the implementation and management of responsible mining and sustainable supply chain projects in member countries.
• Creation of information materials, presentations and support in the preparation and implementation of events and conferences.