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Job Description
Post title: National Project Manager
Project title: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY Full-sized Project “Global Opportunities
for Long Term Development of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
(ASGM) Sector planetGOLD in Zambia GEF ID 10837
Duration: 12 month, annually renewed up to entire duration of project
Approx. 37.5 hrs / week
Date required: September 1, 2024
Duty station: Zambia
Counterpart: Artisanal Gold Council
BACKGROUND
Based out of Victoria, Canada, the Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated
to improving the work conditions and opportunities, as well as the environment and health of the millions
of people involved in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) in the developing world. The AGC helps
to improve the global gold sector by promoting better practices in ASGM through technology transfer,
policy development and awareness raising in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The AGC consists of a core
staff, associates and a council of experts (Board of Directors) in areas of ASGM, economics, sustainable
development, social responsibility, human and environmental health, and gold production and extraction.
For more information about the AGC and its projects please visit www.artisanalgold.org
Project description
The GEF-supported program “Global Opportunities for Long Term Development of the Artisanal and SmallScale Gold Mining (ASGM) Sector planetGOLD in Zambia” is designed to reduce the use of mercury in the
ASGM sector in Zambia through a holistic, multisectoral integrated formalization approach and increased
access to finance, leading to the adoption of sustainable mercury-free technologies and access to traceable
gold supply chains.
It consists of 4 Components – enhancing formalization of ASGM sector, access to finance enhanced by
financial inclusion and responsible supply chains, enhanced intake of mercury-free technologies,
knowledge sharing, communication and local capacity-building support.
Project implementation will contribute to the development of legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks
by the government with the participation of ASGM cooperatives in selected ASGM communities, serve as
a forum between ASGM community and government, develop mechanisms of accessibility to ASGM sector
financial support and enhance capacity od local ASGM to create transparent and traceable supply chains,

use mercury-free technologies and improved practices of gold-mining, promotes environmentally-friendly
technologies and addresses gender-differentiated needs with subsequent dissemination of results
(knowledge products and tools) among planet GOLD project stakeholders in Zambia and make these
outputs available globally through planet GOLD program

MAIN DUTIES AND EXPECTED OUTPUTS/OUTCOMES
Main Duty Output Timing
Development of project implementation
and work plans, project strategies,
finances, logistics, communications,
governance, project monitoring and
evaluation, and administration
Project planning
documents completed
and reviewed regularly
Ongoing
Regular reporting to the Director of
Programs and Executive Director on
progress, challenges, opportunities and
learnings encountered during
implementation
Reports prepared Ongoing
Prepare project reports as required by
the executive director, funders,
regulatory bodies, and other project
entities.
Reports prepared Ongoing
Recruit, train and provide ongoing
support to country specialists in the
country of work in line with good
employment practice, ensuring that they
understand AGC employment policies
and guidelines and that they work to
support the organization’s core values.
Country specialists Ongoing
Refine operational systems and policies
to ensure organizational compliance and
effectiveness.
Organizational policies
documented Ongoing
Conduct performance reviews of project
staff, manage project staff concerns and
conflicts, oversee staff contracts and
remuneration, and facilitate staff
meetings.
Performance reviews
are complete,
successful
communication with
staff
Ongoing

Main Duty Output Timing
Collaborate with Executive Director and
Finance Manager in the development of
annual budgets and financial reporting
Budgets and financial
reports completed Ongoing
Develop the organization’s public profile
and foster effective and productive
relations with other NGOs, media
organizations, government, and private
entities in Mongolia and the Philippines;
represent AGC and act as spokesperson
at public functions, meetings and to the
media as needed
Connections
established with other
entities, media
coverage documented
Ongoing
Occasional travel to project sites,
meetings, workshops and other fora as
required
Field trips conducted
successfully Ongoing
REPORTING
The National Project Manager will be reporting to AGC Executive Director, who also acts as the Project
Manager.
Regular calls will be organized among the National Project Manager and assigned staff of Artisanal Gold
Council to ensure that the activities are undertaken satisfactorily, timely, and cost-effectively.
The National Project Manager is expected to submit progress and financial reports to the Artisanal Gold
Council every quarter. Additional reporting may be necessary upon request.

QUALIFICATION
• Demonstrate strong organizational, management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision
• Strong empathy for rural communities, and issues related to the environment and economic
development
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of artisanal and small-scale mining through prior work
experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage large, complex international development projects with
multimillion-dollar budgets and complex governance arrangements.
• Have experience with development and donor projects and adapting project delivery to the
guidelines and requirements of funding partners.
• Have significant experience with government relations, and partnering with government
institutions in an international context

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write progress reports, policy
analyses, and media pieces.
• Be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, from miners to government
officials, present project results at public forums, and speak to the media.
• Be self-motivated, able to prioritize, and work with minimal guidance.
• Be able to work in Zambia.
• Have a Master’s or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Mining, International Development,
Environmental Studies, Economic Development, Business Administration.
LANGUAGE
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other local languages is an asset.
To apply to this position please send a cover letter and resume, in English, stating the job title in the
subject line, to [email protected] . For any questions concerning the position, please contact
[email protected] .