Project Manager Nigeria at Minexx

As Project Manager, you will manage a project with a large client from the mining sector in Nigeria to deploy a digital mineral traceability and trading platform. Initially focused mainly on gold; this platform will be extended to other minerals. The objective is to support our client to supervise the ASM gold buying program – the production, purchase, aggregation, and export of gold mined from small-scale sites. The role will be embedded within the client’s team in Abuja and supported by functional experts abroad.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Implementing and assessing purchasing protocols
• Assay and purchasing protocols
• Auditing operations
• Reviewing logistics protocols
• Oversee price, volume and origin targets of the purchasing program
• Reporting
• Traceability and due diligence
• Oversee traceability and due diligence procedures and recommend improvements
• Monitor device usage, and quality and consistency of mineral traceability data by purchasing agents and conduct spot visits and audits on suppliers sites.
• Plan for regular supply chain risk assessment and implementation of mitigations relevant actions recommended by key business actors
• Training staff (purchasing, compliance officers) on due diligence procedures
• You are expected to have some knowledge of mineral sector but will by fully onboard by Minexx team.
• Project Management
• Report daily and weekly to the Minexx team on the progress of the project
• Work closely with the client to provide updates and ensure alignment.
• Explore and be accountable for other partnerships, outreach and relationships in Nigeria especially with local, regional and federal/national authorities.
• Budget planning and execution of the Minexx projects implementation in Nigeria
• Engage with potential Minexx clients and partners in Nigeria

Specification of the person

• Experience in the mineral sector for at least 3 years
• Experience living and working in Nigeria for at least 3 years
• Undergraduate degree
• Excellent communicator: Fluency in English
• Right to live and work in Nigeria Non Nigerians living in Nigeria are welcome to apply
• Fast learning: You learn quickly and strive to improve every day.
• Energy and passion: You must bring energy every day and be passionate about our mission.
• Empathy: You can put yourself in the shoes of miners, traders and public authorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work as part of a team of experienced entrepreneurs in a fast-paced environment.
• Impact - positive impact on people and planet
• Potential for growth and expansion of the role, depending on performance.