Natural Resources (BGR) is supporting the International Conference on the Great
Lakes Region (ICGLR) secretariat and its member states to capitalize on the
potential of the Analytical Fingerprint (AFP) method. This includes full
skills, technology, and ownership transfer for the AFP method into the Great
Lakes region. AFP has been developed as a method from 2006-2010 as an
independent means of verification for the origin of conflict minerals
(cassiterite, coltan, and wolframite) which are subject to supply chain due
diligence.
In the context of
moving the AFP method from scientific development into the operational stage,
ICGLR & BGR is setting up a Management Unit to coordinate AFP application
and its seamless integration into the Regional Certification Mechanism (RCM).
The data analyst will work as a member of the AFP Management unit (AMU) team to
be established at the ICGLR secretariat in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Tasks and
Responsibilities
The data analyst
will report to the AMU coordinator. Technical steering for the position will
also be provided by BGR in the framework of ICGLR/BGR technical cooperation.
The data analyst has
the following tasks:
Be
responsible for processing of geochemical raw data (mainly LA-ICP-MS: laser
ablation inductively coupled mass spectrometry)
Evaluate
AFP reference and control sample geochemical data;
Perform
relevant database queries in close coordination with an IT/database specialist
at the AMU;
Apply
statistical AFP application and scientific plausibility checks on geochemical
data.
Qualification
successful applicant should demonstrate the following:
Must
be a citizen of an ICGLR member state;
Educated
to MSc level at an internationally recognized university in the field of
Natural Sciences;
More
than 3 years of relevant work experience (including processing/interpreting
geochemical data and applying scientific statistical methods; experience in
mineralogy would be an advantage).
Required
Skills
The successful
applicant should demonstrate the following:
Fluency
(written and oral) in English or French; additional knowledge of a local
language of the ICGLR region is considered an advantage;
Expert
knowledge of standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) will be
expected, experience in GIS and/or database software is considered an
advantage;
Willingness
for international travel for AMU representation, coordination, as well as
training; positive attitude towards learning, both as foreseen by ICGLR/BGR and
on his/her own initiative;
High
level of personal accountability and sense of responsibility.
Contract Length, Remuneration
position is based in Bujumbura, Burundi. Regional-international travel will be
expected on occasion. ICGLR/BGR contract duration is fixed for 2 years (with a
three-month probationary period), with a view to mobilizing ICGLR funding for
future contracts. A competitive salary and a family health insurance scheme
will be available to the successful candidate. ICGLR/BGR is an equal
opportunity employer; applications of women are especially encouraged.
Applications should
include the following documents:
Two
application letters (in English and French) highlighting the candidate’s
motivation and describing how the candidate meets the essential qualifications
and skills for the position;
A
detailed CV with contact information for three referees (including their
affiliation, position, e-mail and telephone number; support letters may also be
attached;
Certified
copies of the MSc degree and other academic degrees, as well as other relevant
certificates (e.g., training)
The full application
package should be sent as pdf documents (with adequate scan quality/resolution,
if applicable) to Rudolf.Mauer@bgr.de and Frank.Melcher@bgr.de with copies to
recrutement@icglr.org and secretariat@icglr.org The selection of candidates is
carried out in consultation between ICGLR and BGR.
only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications may be submitted
until short-listing begins on January 15, 2013.