Better Sourcing Program,Rwanda Operations Manager Jobs in Rwanda

Career
Opportunity – Terms of Reference
Country
Operations Manager
RWANDA
Background
International
regulation (Section 1502 of the D

odd Frank Act in the US, and EU directive on
responsible procurement of minerals) means that access to international
conflict-free minerals markets by upstream operators can now conditioned by
conformance to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains
from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (OECD Guidance).

Rwanda
is covered by such regulation and, whilst replete with extensive mineral
resources, suffers from some level of mistrust from international buyers, combined
with limited sectorial expertise, underdeveloped oversight mechanisms,
contagion from natural resource-fuelled conflict in neighboring countries – all
of which has hampered private sector investment into responsible mineral
production. Rwanda-based artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operators in
particular experience unfair competition from traders perpetuating a business
model reliant on theft and smuggling, and negative contribution to local
economic development.
BSP
has developed an approach to mineral supply chain due diligence which is
compliant with international smelter/refinery audit requirements and has
progressively gained acceptance from international buyers as a means to fulfil
due diligence recommendations from the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for
Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk
Areas (OECD Guidance). The program is articulated around a suite of due
diligence systems that operationalize the OECD Guidance, which are flexible
enough to account for the varying circumstances of, and all risks associated
with, ASM and semi‑
mechanized
minerals production. It also facilitates information sharing at local level,
and supports harmonized communication to international stakeholders.
BSP
is now aiming to assist the Rwandan government and mining operators by
restoring incentives for investment and transparent revenue allocation, through
effective compliance with international due diligence expectations. The Program
will generate pertinent information on the local mining context and
communities, and help stakeholders better report that information. This in turn
is expected to favorably distinguish Better operators and improve the
terms of their access to market.
Job
Description
Reporting
and Accountability
The
Better Sourcing Operations Manager at country level (Country Operations
Manager, COM) is the focal point for BSP operations in Rwanda. The COM reports
to:
–    
The BSP Country Director in Kigali for activity updates, local stakeholder
engagement, administration and finance
–    
Relevant Program Analysts (in Europe) for data collection and compilation
consistent with Better Sourcing Standards
The
COM shall be familiarized with the BSP approach and oversee implementation of
Better Sourcing due diligence systems (traceability and ongoing risk
management), including at the level of participating mine sites and operators,
and may also monitor other specific local projects and contracts – as well as
international representation where relevant.
The
COM is in charge of the team of field agents, and planning of their activities.
Location
and Geographical Scope
The
COM is based in Kigali, with frequent travel to mining areas as they may be
added to the Program implementation scope.
International
travels may become necessary, particularly to contribute to BSP expansion to
other countries and build on lessons learned from Rwanda.
Activities
1)
Activities Associated with the Implementation of BSP Systems
a)
Traceability System

The COM will:
  • Become
    familiarized with the BSP / GeoT traceability system;
  • Work
    closely with BSP filed agents, and relevant government agents at the mine
    site and along the supply chain to ensure appropriate handling of the
    traceability system;
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  • Engage
    with relevant mining company staff (e.g. traceability officer, management
    etc.) to support implementation and ensure operational integration with
    existing risk management systems;
  • Coordinate
    registration of supply chain participants, including miners where
    relevant;
  • Help
    incorporate this data into relevant information database and systems;
  • Assist
    in the installation and maintenance of traceability systems on site and at
    export level;
  • Be
    responsible for the tagging and scanning process;
  • Contribute
    to initial trainings on BSP/GeoT systems;
  • Over
    time, provide additional training assistance on other topics, as
    identified in collaboration with the BSP Project team.
b)
Information Management System (IMS)

The COM will:
  • Become
    familiarized with the BSP IMS and associated procedures;
  • Coordinate
    monitoring and information collection (including incidents) activities at
    mine sites and along the supply chain, in collaboration with relevant
    stakeholders;
  • Oversee
    implementation and ongoing use of the IMS and associated risk mitigation planning,
    in consultation and full collaboration with all relevant stakeholders;
  • Provide
    regular updates to the BSP Country Director and Project Team (frequency
    and scope of reporting to be defined);
  • Participate
    in trainings on the IMS (data collection, transferring information,
    accessing mitigation plans, management of the database for collected
    incidents etc.) to be provided to operators, government agents and other
    relevant stakeholders;
  • Over
    time, provide additional training assistance on these topics, as
    identified in collaboration with the BSP Project team.
c)
Ongoing Reporting

The COM will:
  • Become
    familiarized with the BSP information sharing, reporting and communication
    procedures;
  • Ensure
    appropriate collection and availability of all the necessary data and
    information necessary to ensure Better Sourcing validation of a supply
    chain on an ongoing basis;
  • Provide
    local input to the BSP continuous improvement objectives, in consultation
    with relevant stakeholders;
  • Liaise
    with the BSP Project Team to systematically optimize reporting procedures.
2)
Administration, Finance & Logistics

The COM will:
  • Support
    the Country Director with the identification of logistical needs and
    requirements to ensure that activities in Rwanda can meet BSP objectives
    in terms of robustness and quality;
  • Support
    the identification and selection of additional staff resources at local
    level as they become necessary, in consultation with the BSP Country
    Director;
  • Support
    administrative and financial tasks and duties associated with BSP
    deployment in Rwanda.
Interested
candidate should
  • Have
    a proven minimum of 4 years of working experience as project manager
    preferably in areas of natural resources management with an ability to
    move forward in a complex, fast paced and demanding environment;
  • Demonstrate
    high competence in data interpretation, human resources management,
    planning and coordination field activities;
  • Be
    an appreciated communicator/moderator in a multi-stakeholders environment
    or gathering;
  • Proficient
    user of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
  • Be
    fluent in both English and French and Kinyarwanda;
  • Be
    available to travel within and outside Rwanda;
  • Hold
    a Master’s Degree.
Candidate
Availability
The
successful candidate must be able to start work immediately after receipt of
BSP notification or their candidacy may not be considered.
Contract
Type and Duration
This
is a full-time consultancy contract. It shall cover an initial period of 18
months, from February 1st, 2017, including a three-month probation
period.
How
to Apply
Interested
candidate should submit their application letter, CV and copy(ies) of academic
documents to contact@bsp-assurance.com
with copy to dominique@bsp-assurance.com
by 27th January 2017.
Better
Sourcing Program Ltd
Impact
Hub Kigali (3rd Floor), No 34, KN 41 Street
Kiyovu, Nyarugenge, City of Kigali
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