**matteria** only supports the dissemination of this vacancy. The organization mentioned is responsible for the selection process. #### **Location and Work Modality** Envigado, Medellín \- Colombia #### **Who We Are** The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) is a non-governmental organization established in 2004 as a pioneering and independent global initiative. Our purpose is to transform artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) into a socially and environmentally responsible activity that improves the quality of life of artisanal miners and their surroundings. #### **Our Impact** Our main actions involve strengthening social, environmental, and labor practices, including governance systems. Likewise, we develop internationally recognized standards, engage in policy advocacy, and carry out actions contributing to sustainable development and ESG criteria. #### **Purpose of the Position** Currently at the Alliance for Responsible Mining, we are seeking a Technical Specialist in Mining Sustainability to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with an engineering background who wishes to join our organization; The objective of this position is to manage and implement the Mining Safety and Health Strategy within the Mining Sustainability Management area, covering technical aspects, mining safety and hygiene, and labor aspects of the projects that ARM develops in various locations and with different ASGM organizations, aiming for the long-term sustainability of the miner groups and small enterprises involved, as well as providing advisory and support to ARM in implementing responsible practices, managing the necessary resources under this theme. #### **Main Responsibilities** * Implement methodologies, tools, and technical and training activities derived from the mining and occupational safety and health strategy, aiming to optimize this process for applicable cases, improve productivity, implement safe practices that do not compromise miners' health, and maintain workplaces safe and under fair labor conditions. * Ensure that the ASGM organizations supported through projects maintain safe working environments, supporting risk identification and management to reduce accident rates. * Propose improvement actions to prevent occupational diseases in ASGM organizations where projects are implemented, reducing industrial hygiene risks present in the activity. * Support advising on good labor practices that should be developed in mining activities, aligned with workers' and organizations' rights and responsibilities in labor matters. * Always seek to generate the necessary capacities for the long-term sustainability of the miner groups and small enterprises involved. * Manage baseline information and implementation monitoring data to feed ARM's indicator system necessary to verify changes generated in beneficiary groups involved. * Prepare required strategic analytical products and reports, and archive them on the server for approval by the responsible person for the implemented strategy. * Coordinate activities with the sustainability management, area professionals in charge, and other organizational areas to generate the necessary synergies to carry out project activities. * Represent the organization in the field before key stakeholders: miners, communities, authorities, effectively communicating about ARM and Fai #### **Requirements and Competencies to Work With Us** **Education** * Mining Engineer, professional in occupational health and safety with occupational health licenses, and/or related fields with experience in the mining sector. **Experience** * Minimum of 5 years of experience in mining processes, formalization, occupational health and safety, implementing on-site improvement actions aimed at meeting environmental regulatory requirements. * Experience in training and technical support processes in artisanal and small-scale gold mining. * Knowledge of mining regulations, as well as occupational health and safety in the mining field. Desirable: * Advanced English (B2 – C1\) * Knowledge of mining formalization processes. * Experience working with small-scale gold mining companies. * Postgraduate degree in related topics. **Knowledge and Skills** * Excellent oral and written communication. * Availability to travel within and outside the country. * Ability to work in mining zones. * Good work planning. * Teamwork skills. * Analytical and decision-making ability. * Leadership and trust-building skills. * Identification with collective building processes. * Confidentiality and discretion regarding accessed information. **Competencies** * Advanced English (B2 – C1\) * Knowledge of mining formalization processes. * Experience working with small-scale gold mining companies. * Postgraduate degree in related topics. #### **Profile of Our Work Team** As an organization, we are driven by values such as passion for ASGM, integrity and transparency in our actions, respect and commitment to human rights, community empowerment, collaboration among colleagues and allies, and finally, innovation and a culture of continuous learning. #### **Key Interests for Working With Us** * Fair Trade, Environment, Formalization and financial inclusion for ASGM. #### **Reasons to Join Our Team** By becoming part of our organization, you can find: * Opportunities for constant learning * A global perspective of the tasks performed * A highly committed team * A calm, diverse, and multicultural environment * A largely horizontal structure that allows idea contribution and growth for everyone in the organization. #### **Relevant Details Before Applying to This Vacancy** DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED * Resume or curriculum vitae. * Letter of interest * Documents and/or references supporting your professional and work experience. CONTACT For further information and/or to send your response regarding these terms of reference, please contact us at the following emails: convocatorias@responsiblemines.org