Research Consultant – Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices in Mining and Mineral Processing

International Centre for Tax and Development

. Conduct research on ESG performance and challenges in the DRC’s copper and cobalt mining and mineral processing industries .

Posted 9/23/2026contractKinshasa • Democratic Republic of the CongoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ESG performance analysis and policy recommendations within the mining sector, particularly in the DRC, with strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Master’s Degree In Law, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Environment, Development Studies4 Years Of Relevant Professional Experience In Mining GovernanceExperience Conducting Multistakeholder ConsultationsFluency In English And FrenchProficiency In Microsoft Office/Teams

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Hard Skills

Research AnalysisPolicy RecommendationsQualitative And Quantitative Data CollectionESG ManagementSustainable Development

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsStrong Writing SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Web-Based Communications Tools

Industry Keywords

Mining PolicyESG PerformanceSustainable DevelopmentMining GovernanceClimate And Energy Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research on ESG performance and challenges in the DRC’s copper and cobalt mining and mineral processing industries
Draft a chapter on ESG implementation progress and remaining challenges
Conduct stakeholder interviews, both virtual and in person
Conduct potential fieldwork, including mine-site visits and visits to communities affected by mining and mineral processing
Analyze legal and regulatory texts, policy documents, academic literature, and industry reports
Conduct complementary desk-based research
Participate in inception discussions with the project team
Prepare a detailed chapter outline for approval
Draft a chapter with complete citations and references to secondary sources and primary data
Revise the chapter based on internal and external reviewer comments
Participate in review meetings as required
Deliver an inception note, annotated chapter outline, stakeholder interview summary report, first draft, and final draft
Provide recommendations to improve ESG practices of copper and cobalt mining and processing companies in the DRC

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in law, social sciences, public policy, environment, development studies, or a relevant interdisciplinary program or field
Applicants without a master’s degree may apply if they can demonstrate equivalent experience
Authorization to work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, such as nationality, residence, valid work permit, or short-term visa to conduct research
At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in the DRC connected to mining governance, mining policy, ESG management, sustainable development, or related fields
Demonstrated experience contributing to or independently delivering research, analysis, and policy recommendations related to mining and sustainable development
Demonstrated experience conducting multistakeholder consultations as part of policy research
Demonstrated experience building relationships with government, civil society, or community groups
Strong analytical and writing skills
Working knowledge of policy research methods, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Familiarity with sustainable development, policy theory, and current climate and energy policy issues is highly desirable
Willingness and ability to learn in sustainable development, policy theory, and climate and energy policy areas
Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office/Teams
Experience using web-based communications and collaboration tools
Ability to work on shared documents in Microsoft 365 environments
Fluency in English and French
Technical proposal of maximum 5 pages, including understanding of the assignment, methodology, chapter outline, work plan and timeline, and relevant experience
CV and two relevant writing samples
Applications must be submitted in English
Incomplete and late proposals will be automatically disqualified

Benefits

Comp & perks

Daily rate and estimated level of effort for the entire consultancy are requested in the financial proposal
Opportunity to conduct fieldwork, stakeholder interviews, and policy research
Professional collaboration with IISD’s project team and international stakeholders