Technical Consultant (Minerals) (SPPS-II)

Role & Responsibility of Technical Consultant (Minerals), includes but not limited to provision of expertise/ input in the following matters:

• Provide expertise in mineral exploration, planning, development, production, processing, reclamation, and environmental aspects;
• Perform analysis of technical data to help undertake exploration and development of mineral sector;
• Undertake due diligence, evaluate mineral feasibility studies, investment proposals and review/suggest transaction structure;
• Undertake research and development to bring innovations in the mineral sector and help the authorities in decision-making;
• Lead and assist in the development and sustainable utilization of vast coal resources of the country adopting environmentally compliant technologies including advanced/ innovative coal gasification techniques;
• Develop evidence-based reports/ studies with recommendations to attract investment;
• Assist in preparation of mineral sector MOUs, tender documents, and draft agreements etc.;
• Provide input for effective monitoring of mineral projects;
• Review and ensure implementation of international best practices and HSE standards;
• Assess, forecast and plan strategies for effective utilization of critical/ rare minerals for maximum benefit to the country;
• Review and guide in implementation of modern mineral technologies, modelling/ simulation;
• Perform detailed techno-economic analysis of mineral sector;
• Ensure delivery of assigned tasks in accordance with KPIs, targets and timelines;
• Work in collaboration with team on cross-cutting issues in the mineral sector; and
• Attend other assignments/ tasks given/ assigned by authorities.