UNECA is seeking a National Policy Consultant in Zimbabwe to assess mining value chains, national policies and AfCFTA frameworks. The four-month home-based consultancy will support sustainable and inclusive development of critical energy transition mineral value chains.
Job Summary
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) |
| Position | National Policy Consultant |
| Location | Home-based, Zimbabwe |
| Duration | 4 months |
| Experience | Minimum 6 years |
| Language | English |
About UNECA
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa supports economic transformation and sustainable development across Africa through policy research, analysis and technical assistance.
This consultancy forms part of an ECA-led project focused on environmentally responsible and inclusive mineral value chains in the Southern African Development Community region.
Available Position
The consultant will conduct a national policy and legislative gap analysis in Zimbabwe. The work will assess how national frameworks support AfCFTA implementation and sustainable mineral value chain development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing Zimbabwe’s trade, mining, industrial, environmental and investment policies.
- Assessing national laws and regulations against relevant AfCFTA provisions.
- Mapping mineral value chain opportunities covering extraction, processing, beneficiation and manufacturing.
- Identifying institutional and regulatory barriers to regional mineral trade.
- Assessing barriers affecting women, youth and marginalized groups.
- Consulting government, private sector, civil society, academia and financial institutions.
- Preparing an inception report and draft National Policy Gap Analysis Report.
- Supporting the national validation workshop.
- Sharing findings with regional consultants and the wider project team.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- An advanced degree in Economics, Trade Law, Public Policy, Mineral Economics, Minerals Engineering, Mining Policy or a related field.
- A first university degree combined with qualifying experience may be accepted.
- At least six years of experience in trade policy, mineral value chains, industrialization or industrial policy.
- Strong knowledge of national legislative and regulatory processes.
- Experience conducting policy analysis and stakeholder consultations.
- Familiarity with SADC regional integration and industrialization frameworks.
- Knowledge of AfCFTA frameworks.
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in French is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official UNECA recruitment process and follow the application instructions for the consultancy.
Applicants should ensure their application clearly demonstrates relevant experience in Zimbabwean policy, mining value chains, trade or industrial development.
Payment Schedule
The consultancy provides payments linked to accepted deliverables:
| Deliverable | Payment |
|---|---|
| Inception report | US$6,000 |
| Stakeholder consultations, data collection and analysis reports | US$6,000 |
| Draft Policy Gap Analysis Report | US$12,000 |
Conclusion
The UNECA National Policy Consultant role offers a four-month home-based consultancy focused on Zimbabwe’s mining value chains, policy frameworks and AfCFTA implementation. It is suited to policy professionals with relevant trade, mining or industrial policy experience.
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