Full-time
Government Employees Only
Ref: B/176
Vacancy No: 131 of 2026
PROGRAMME OFFICER- MINING
SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT (SADC)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Open only to current government employees — verified by EC Number.
Application Deadline
November 20, 2026
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Role Overview
Provide support in the coordination and development of long-term, medium and short strategic and annual plans related to the Mineral Beneficiation Value Chain cluster. Preparation of annual plans and budgets for the Value Chain unit. Coordinate implementation of mining capacity building initiatives in SADC Member States; and with relevant stakeholders and institutions and monitor and evaluate the success of the interventions. Draft project/programme proposals for resource mobilisation to support implementation of RMVAP programmes. Carry out and coordinate research/studies in strategic areas related to mining to inform policy design and implementation. Research and advice on appropriate regional mining technology and innovation. Coordinate the compilation of mining data in the SADC region to track progress on mining in terms of its growth covering dimensions such as mining contribution to GDP, manufactured exports, employment etc. Prepare reports, documents and annotated agenda for submission to various policy and statutory structures of SADC.
Requirements & Qualifications
- At least a Master’s Degree in Minerals/natural resources economics, geology, economics, mining engineering or closely related field, from a recognised academic institution.
- At least 10 years post graduate working experience in sectors related to mining, industrial development and policy advocacy.
- Extensive knowledge of the SADC mining sector, its prospects and challenges.
- Ability to formulate regional policies, strategies and implementation frameworks.
- Experience in Project Cycle Management • Ability to facilitate policy dialogue.
- Exposure to the work of Regional Economic Communities and other International Organisation