Mining Industry Engineer / Consultant [541690 Contract Contingent]

ProSidian Seeks a Mining Industry Engineer / Consultant located in Cape Town South Africa to support an engagement for U.S. Govt. International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP) providing assistance on technical, regulatory, environmental, and financial management for national development on a range of energy and non-energy resources.  Key Areas of Focus: 1) policy, legal, and regulatory reform; 2) technical, operational, and economic analysis; 3) financial mechanisms and market creation; 4) economic mgmt. , transparency and fiscal policy; 5) environmental impacts and social and community issues related to resource development.  ProSidian provides technical assistance and training related to four Capacity Challenges:  1) TECHNICAL understanding of resources and new extractive technologies / techniques 2) FINANCIAL mgmt.  of revenues from the sector 3) LEGAL best practices for international laws and regulations 4) ENVIRONMENTAL protectins for people and environment from sector impacts.  Typical country stakeholders include:  Govt.  officials (national, municipal, regional and village levels); Legislators; national, state, and local regulators; communities (inc. vulnerable groups). 

Candidates shall work to support requirements as a Mining Industry Engineer / Consultant and to support a wide variety of projects for clients from advice to training and technical support.  This senior technical role provides expert advice and guidance on all aspects of Oil, Gas, Extractives, and Renewable Energy Management, including designing, participating in and implementing best-in-class management programs.  This position can be embedded within the Mining Industry Engineering/Geosciences business and as a senior technical specialist and will engage with leaders and experts with management of energy and mineral resources that create sustainable economies, generate new jobs and economic self-sufficiency.

• Advisory Support on national oil, gas, and mining policy, laws, contracting and regulation
• Advisory Support to increase the institutional and technical capacity in the oil, gas, and mining sectors, and tools of the Govt.
• Assist stakeholders in strategies, training, and knowledge management to improve oil, gas, and mining strategic planning and operational oversight
• Help stakeholders strengthen economic management, transparency and fiscal policy in the oil, gas, and mining sectors
• Help stakeholders strengthen environmental management in the oil, gas, and mining sectors
• Active participation and documentation in a cop (Community of Practice) to promote the sharing of best practices and learning