Policy advisor in Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETMs) Value Chains and Economic Diversification

The consultant will produce a high-quality analysis of and policy recommendations on CETM-related diversification opportunities in the three beneficiary countries of the project, namely Madagascar, Namibia and Zambia.

home-based

19.01.26 - 30.05.26

The consultant will contribute to the final phase of the implementation of the project titled Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETMs): Rapid Assessment of Value Addition and Diversification Capacity in Southern Africa . The project supports Madagascar, Namibia, and Zambia in assessing their strategic positioning in CETM value chains and identifying opportunities for local value addition and economic diversification within and outside the CETM value chain. Under the supervision of the project officer - SUC and in closely collaboration with the UNCTAD project team and the national consultants in each beneficiary country to finalize the analytical work and policy recommendations. Specific tasks include: 1) Policy recommendations - Formulate policy recommendations for the target governments to enhance value addition, promote economic diversification, attract investments, and strengthen regulatory frameworks. 2) Technical contribution to national reports - Support the drafting of three national reports (one for each country), focusing on value addition and economic diversification opportunities within and outside CETM value chains. - Contribute approximately 15% (approximately 4,000 words) of the content of each of the three national reports. - Provide analytical inputs to the reports on CETM production, processing, and market dynamics. - Provide analytical inputs to the reports on policy instruments to promote value addition and diversification. 3) Drafting of the final project report - Draft the overarching project report, summarizing key findings across all three countries. - Formulate recommendations for scaling up and replicating the project in other developing economies.

An advanced university degree, Master, in Economics, Industrial Policy, Development Studies, or related fields is required. At least 7 years of work experience in conducting national development policy analysis, including on issues related to value addition and economic diversification along and around the minerals global value chain is required. Proven expertise in CETM value chains, covering mining, processing, manufacturing, and recycling is desirable. Strong analytical and writing skills, with experience producing policy reports, economic studies, or industrial assessments are desirable. Experience with economic complexity analysis and trade-related productive development strategies is desirable. Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, or government institutions is desirable

Fluency written and oral in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Not available.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.