Assistant Project Manager
Artisanal Gold Council
Closing Date: August 17, 2016
Start Date: Immediately
Employment: Full-time term position (until June 2020)
Location: Lima Peru
Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience
About the Artisanal Gold Council
Big Solutions for the Small-scale: The Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the opportunities, environment, and health of the millions of people involved in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in the developing world, and in doing so, improving the global gold sector.
The Artisanal Gold Council has embarked on a five-year projects in Peru, funded by a contribution from the Canadian Government. The project is aimed at the improvement and sustainable development of the artisanal and small-scale gold sector. The project is focused on achieving improvements in mineral processing, environment, business, health and social practices for men and women involved in the sector. For more information about the AGC please visit www.artisanalgold.org.
Job Summary
The Artisanal Gold Council is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our exciting team working in Peru. You will be based in Lima and willing to travel to the field. You will have work experience in Peru, preferably in a project management structure and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have strong technical skills, and a basic understanding of geology, mining practices and/or environmental science. You will present yourself professionally and have the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, from artisanal miners to local and national level governments.
Primary Responsibilities
∙ Assist and support the Project Manager in successful project delivery
∙ Liaise with the AGC team and its partners and consultants
∙ Contribute to report writing and the documentation of the project
∙ Assist in development and maintenance of key project management documents such as schedule, budget and resource tracking
∙ Ensure that the project is executed in compliance with key project planning documents such as the contribution agreement, project implementation plan and annual work plan
Knowledge/skills
∙ Formal qualification, studying towards a qualification or prior experience in Project Management
∙ Knowledge of Artisanal Small-scale Gold Mining, Industrial Processing and/or Development projects
∙ Legally able to work in Peru
∙ Computer literate
∙ Excellent presentation skills
∙ Able to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritize duties and work under pressure
∙ Able to work to tight deadlines
∙ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
∙ Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
∙ Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work independently as well as part of an effective team
∙ Consistent and methodical attention to detail
∙ Excellent organizational skills
∙ Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
∙ Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
∙ Punctual and reliable
∙ Flexible attitude
∙ Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
Desired Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
● Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish essential.
● Willingness to travel (significant field time)
● Comfortable managing and using a range of IT tools
How to Apply
To apply to this position please send a cover letter and resume, in English, stating the job title in the subject line, to careers@artisanalgold.org. If you have any questions please visit www.artisanalgold.org or contact Peter Rosenbluth prosenbluth@artisanalgold.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Job posting in Spanish can be found below.