The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BUNDESANSTALT FÜR GEOWISSENSCHAFTEN UND ROHSTOFFE, BGR) is the central geoscientific authority providing advice to the German Federal Government in all geo-relevant questions.

The Federal Institute of Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) is designated as a leading geoscience centre in Germany and, through research projects and technical cooperation agreements, has a global scope of activities. A key project of the Mineral Resource/Economic Geology Unit at the BGR is the certification of mineral trading chains in conflict-affected and high risk areas in central Africa.

In this context, BGR is looking for a

in a fixed term position from 1 July 2013 until 31 December 2015.

The BGR advises and supports the Mining Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in the implementation of a national certification system for mineral resources (cassiterite, “coltan”, wolframite, and gold).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical work and support within the framework of the project “Implementation of a National Certification System for Mineral Resources in the DR Congo” in collaboration with the BGR project team and counterparts
• Advising and supporting the Technical Departments of the Congolese Ministry of Mining implementing a certification system for gold, tin, tantalum, and tungsten ores in Eastern Congo
• Advising and supporting mining enterprises and artisanal miners enhancing mining practices and management, undertaking field work in the corresponding mining areas
• Organization and realization of education and training
• Preparing and presenting high-profile reports on the project results

Requirement profile:

• M.Sc. (or equivalent) in Mining Engineering, Economic Geology, Earth Sciences, or another mining-related discipline
• Knowledge in technical, environmental and economic aspects of the mining sector
• Experience in the mining sector in developing countries, preferably in artisanal mining
• Excellent command of German, English, and French
• Fit for working underground and in the tropics
• Proficiency in the realisation of international standards on best mining practice desirable
• Strong skills in working collaboratively in a team and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment

This post is classified in the E 13 grade of the Collective Agreement for the Public Services (TVöD). After a preparation period in Hanover and Bad Honnef the post holder shall be deployed permanently in Bukavu (Eastern Congo), which will be remunerated with an extra pay for working abroad.

BGR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from severely handicapped persons.

If you are interested in the vacancy, please send us your detailed application including CV and copies of relevant certificates. Please refer to the keyword „Mining and the Certification of Trading Chains (CTC) in the DR Congo“ and the reference number B 40/13/EW. Please submit your application until 02.04.2013 per Email to Bewerberkorrespondenz@bgr.de or to

Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources
Stilleweg 2, 30655 Hannover, Germany
bewerberkorrespondenz@bgr.de

We ask you for your understanding that applications can only be sent back if a well addressed and well stamped envelope is attached.

For further information about this vacancy, you are welcome to contact Ms. Dr. Wilken at hildegard.wilken@bgr.de or by phone +49/511/643-2362.