Consultant (m/f/d) for Critical Raw Materials (CRM) value chains

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Projekt-Consult GmbH, a member of GFA Group, has gained unique experience in consulting on responsible mining and sourcing minerals since 1979. The company possesses in-depth knowledge of the upstream extractive supply chain, with a focus on the people and countries involved in mining.

Our work along CRM value chains is evolving dynamically in response to new geopolitical, environmental, and market challenges across all our thematic areas:
- Artisanal and small-scale mining: We provide comprehensive services for ASM operators and regulators, from capacity building and formalisation to market access
- Raw Material Policy: We support producing countries to develop their mining sectors responsibly and help users to reconcile supply security with ESG goals.
- Mineral Supply Chains: We connect and optimise mineral supply chains to ensure traceability, compliance and responsible sourcing.
- Mining & Environment: We work with governments, communities and mining companies on improving environmental management and monitoring.

Join our Inhouse-Team as an open-minded and versatile Consultant (m/f/d) and contribute to our mission to create development opportunities by making mining a responsible venture. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and communicative colleague, who is willing and able to dedicate his/her abilities and networks to the different projects and services.

Your tasks

• Acquisition of new projects, including elaboration and coordination of technical and financial proposals in the field of responsible mining and sourcing;
• Management of ongoing projects and studies (backstopping) on site and Hamburg/home-based (financial and technical administration, monitoring and evaluation of projects and studies);
• Networking with donor agencies, private clients, beneficiaries, partner companies, subcontractors and experts;
• Conducting technical short-term consultancy assignments in your field of expertise;
• Elaboration of reports, concepts and presentations and contribution to knowledge and quality management;
• Active contribution to the further development of our work on "CRM value chains”, covering governance, technical and financial dimensions;
• Representing Projekt-Consult in conferences and seminars.

Your profile

• University degree (MA) in engineering, economics, environmental sciences or other relevant fields;
• At least 3 years of consulting or industry experience in the raw material sector (exploration, mining, refining) for private or public clients;
• Familiarity with the value chain of a variety of commodities (copper-cobalt, 3T minerals, bauxite, REE, lithium, nickel), ideally also with other energy transition minerals;
• Understanding of international policies on critical raw materials (CRMs) ;
• Work experience in the Global South is an asset;
• Experience in the design and implementation of technical or financial cooperation projects (e.g., GIZ, EU, EIB, World Bank) is an asset;
• Advanced experience in political economic analysis and systematic thinking skills;
• Proficiency in stakeholder management, facilitation, and multi-actor coordination platforms;
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills in English and French is a prerequisite; at least intermediate level in German (B1) is considered an asset;
• High degree of self-organisation and initiative;
• Intercultural competence and willingness to travel internationally, primarily to Africa;
• Ability to manage complex situations under tight schedules.

We offer

An opportunity to be part of a multicultural team that comes together in Hamburg’s lush green district of Volksdorf to work on issues that are at the heart of international cooperation. We lay the foundation for you to grow and learn, providing continuous skills development and further training. Additionally, we offer the following:
· Flexible working arrangement: Our office is based in Hamburg and we encourage regular on-site collaboration. However, remote work arrangements within Germany are possible and can be adapted to individual circumstances.
· Work-life balance: Our family-orientated policies enable a healthy balance between your professional and private life. We grant a tax-free childcare allowance (daycare) and offer family leave when you need to take care of your relatives.
· Health and wellbeing: We provide access to gym membership with a rich selection of well-ness and sport programmes around Hamburg. Additionally, staff members organize various sporting activities and events.
· Mobility: To promote climate-friendly commuting, we subsidise monthly tickets for local public transport and offer the opportunity to lease a bicycle or e-bike.

Application

Within GFA Group, we embrace the strength that comes from diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated. We look forward to hiring new colleagues who identify with this appreciation of diversity. We welcome applicants irrespective of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, social origin, religion and beliefs, disability and chronic disease, age and sexual identity. Your skills and motivation are our only decision factor! We would like to encourage you to apply and bring your talents, skills and personal life experiences to enrich and advance our joint endeavours.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible . If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application with reference including cover letter in English, CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates or references via the "apply” button.

In case you have additional questions regarding the position, Barbara Muratori will be happy to answer these via phone or email.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Contact person

Barbara Muratori Barbara.Muratori@gfa-group.de