Project Officer - Critical Minerals Support Facility Design
Fixed Term ContractJob Overview
Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.
High-Level Overview
Client:
The client is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development in Africa. They collaborate with governments (national, and sub-national), regional bodies, civil society, labour, research institutions and the private sector to implement innovative solutions that foster low-carbon development and climate resilience. Through grant making and fiscal hosting the client supports an ecosystem of actors across the continent working at the nexus of climate and development.
Project:
The client is supporting the establishment of the Green Minerals Support Facility (GMSF) to respond to growing demand among African critical mineral producer countries for targeted support in navigating the opportunities and risks of the global energy transition. The Facility will offer technical assistance (both rapid response and long-term advisory) to help governments enhance domestic value addition, improve ESG performance, foster South–South collaboration, and support investment mobilisation. The GMSF will be incubated by the client (or another partner organisation) with the goal of spinning off as a standalone institution.
To support the design phase, the client seeks a Junior Consultant / Project Officer to manage day-to-day coordination, documentation, and logistics. This role will provide critical operational support to the Project Manager, consultants, and Steering Committee, ensuring meetings are well-prepared, records are properly maintained, and project tracking systems are kept up to date.
Role and Responsibilities
Role: Project Officer - Green Minerals Support Facility
Direct Report: Head of Programmes
Candidates Required: 1
Key Deliverables:
1. Coordination & Logistics
Direct Report: Head of Programmes
Candidates Required: 1
Key Deliverables:
1. Coordination & Logistics
- Prepare meeting agendas, briefing packs, and logistical arrangements for SteerCo and working sessions.
- Manage scheduling, invitations, and pre-read distribution for all participants.
2. Documentation & Tracking
- Record validated minutes, decisions, and action points.
- Maintain risk, decision, and deliverables logs.
- Keep an up-to-date milestone tracker and workplan aligned with consultant activities.
3. Stakeholder Engagement Support
- Support stakeholder consultations by preparing notes, tracking follow-ups, and consolidating feedback.
- Coordinate with consultants to ensure all deliverables and comments are well-documented.
4. Reporting & Handover
- Compile monthly progress updates summarizing achievements, next steps, and risks.
- Maintain a comprehensive documentation repository for all deliverables.
- Deliver a complete project archive and handover package at the end of assignment.
Requirements
Experience Required:
- 2–5 years’ experience in project coordination, preferably in development, energy, or extractives.
- Proven ability to organize meetings, manage logistics, and maintain documentation.
- Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects.
Technical Requirements:
- Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in public policy, development economics, natural resource governance, or related field.
- Expertise in project management methodologies with ability to develop comprehensive workplans and monitoring frameworks.
- Financial acumen to oversee budget development and operational costing for new facilities.
- Proficiency in collaborative tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint) and project management software.
- Strong research and analytical skills to synthesize technical inputs from diverse consultants.
Other Skills:
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and reliable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working across multiple time zones and stakeholder groups.
- African nationals based on the African continent are encouraged to apply.
Working Arrangement
Location: Remote
Travel: Periodic Africa-based travel (subject to project needs).
Terms of agreement:
Start Date: November 2025
Contracting Period: 6 months
Location: Remote
Travel: Periodic Africa-based travel (subject to project needs).
Terms of agreement:
Start Date: November 2025
Contracting Period: 6 months