Advisor on Critical Raw Materials Governance

CAREER OPPORTUNITY 

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the implementing agency of the Federal Republic of Germany for technical and international cooperation. It offers flexible, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes. Most of the work of GIZ is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries as well as public and private bodies in Germany and abroad. These include the European Commission, the United Nations, the World Bank and governments of other countries.

Zambia has a very dynamic Critical Raw Materials (CRM) sector that is witnessing a significant reform drive by the Zambian Government and strong attention by external stakeholders, such as traditional and new donor countries as well as the private sector. A key development in this regard is the establishment of the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) in late 2025.

You will be part of the GIZ’s Good Financial Governance (GFG) Programme and join the Domestic Revenue Mobilization (DRM) and CRM team to provide technical, organizational and change management advice on governance reforms in the CRM sector in general and the MRC in particular.

The Good Financial Governance (GFG) program is co-funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union, and its objective is to strengthen financial governance in Zambia in terms of efficiency, transparency, accountability and citizen-orientation. 

In this context, the project is seeking a suitable candidate for the following position: 

Advisor on Critical Raw Materials Governance - Salary Band 4 (Lusaka Based)

 Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the development of the MRC’s regulatory framework, governance systems, policies, operational procedures and institutional arrangements
• Support implementation of the Mineral Regulation Commission (MRC) Act provisions and associated statutory instruments 
• Review existing mining laws, regulations, policies and institutional mandates and identify regulatory gaps and recommend reforms to strengthen sector governance 
• Strengthen coordination mechanism between MRC, Ministry of Mines, ZRA, ZEMA, PACRA, and other Institutions
• Support MRC and other key institutions in strengthening mineral licensing oversight, production and export reporting, and revenue assurance mechanisms 
• Engage government institutions, private sector stakeholders, development partners, and civil society organizations on regulatory reform activities 
• Support mining /CRM policy dialogue and regulatory consultation processes
• Produce technical brief, regulatory reviews and advisory notes on Mining regulation and mineral governance
• Support the steering of external experts and consultancies 
• Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, Mineral Economics, Mining Law, Mining Policy, Natural Resources Governance, Public Administration and Policy or related field (Masters Degree preferred)
• Applicants are expected to have their academic certificates verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)

Professional experience:

• 5 years of relevant work experience in the Zambian mining sector
• 3 years of relevant work experience in institutional and regulatory reforms
• Experience in working with international development partners is an asset 

Other knowledge and additional competences:

• Strong understanding of Zambian mining laws, regulation and policies, especially the Mines and Minerals Development Act and Minerals Regulation Commission Act
• Strong understanding of Zambia’s mining licensing and cadastre systems
• Strong understanding of the Zambian ecosystem for critical minerals, including regulatory institutions, mining companies, professional associations and civil society representatives
• Strong ability to work in a team, organisational talent and intercultural sensitivity
• Diplomatic tact
• Willingness to acquire new knowledge
• Strong conceptual skills
• High affinity to the latest IT applications, e.g. Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication and writing skills

The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract. 

Application deadline: 8 November 2026

Please understand that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Applications should meet the following criteria: 

• Cover letter must be uploaded using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in the position.
• CVs must be submitted in PDF not exceeding three (3) pages. Do not indicate your marital status, religion, political affiliation or insert your photo. 
• Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application. 
• Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided. 

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background or age. 

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.