National Lead Technical Advisor

Leads technical delivery for a UNIDO project strengthening artisanal and small-scale mining skills and decent employment in Zambia. The advisor will coordinate the project team and national partners, guide policy, training and capacity-building outputs, assure quality and inclusion, represent the project, and provide technical reporting on implementation, risks and results.

• Provide technical advice on project implementation, budget execution and risk management
• Lead technical coordination of the project-management unit and national experts
• Develop technical inputs for mining-sector policies, guidelines and capacity-building tools
• Assure quality of assessments, curricula and training products
• Integrate gender inclusion, occupational safety and environmental compliance
• Represent the project in government consultations and high-level forums
• Prepare technical reports, briefs and progress updates for UNIDO management

• Advanced university degree in economics, engineering, sciences, agro-industries, environment, business administration or a related discipline
• At least seven years of experience implementing technical-cooperation or development projects at national level
• Experience in artisanal and small-scale mining or the extractives sector
• Experience in capacity building, skills development or business-oriented assistance
• Experience in technical leadership, team coordination or advisory roles
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Experience evaluating needs and conditions in Zambia or a similar country
• Experience with government, development agencies or United Nations agencies in Zambia or a similar country

• Technical Leadership
• Project Coordination
• Capacity Building
• Mining Sector Development
• Training Curriculum Development
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy Advice

• The appointment is limited to the specified project and carries no expectation of renewal
• Travel within Zambia may be required for project activities