Senior Consultant - Mining ( MGD - Bihar)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface (SPOC) between MGD and the PMU team, ensuring smooth coordination with all stakeholders.
• Lead the overall program management, monitoring of timelines, deliverables, and quality assurance across the engagement.
• Undertake a detailed assessment of the current mining ecosystem, mining policies, regulatory practices, and field- level operations.
• Guide the development of the strategic roadmap for institutional strengthening, governance reforms, sustainable mining practices, and social safeguards.
• Oversee benchmarking studies related to national and international best practices in the mining sector.
• Provide advisory inputs on policy matters, responsible mining, and sustainable resource management.
• Facilitate risk identification, issue resolution, and change management activities.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of reports, roadmaps, and other deliverables.
• Support capacity-building initiatives within MGD and knowledge transfer activities.
• Facilitate the implementation readiness phase, including

support during the RFP and bid process management if required.

Experience :-

• Proven experience in working on mineral policy, mining governance, regulatory frameworks, or project advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience in handling both

  major

  and minor

  minerals, including familiarity with the specific regulatory and operational nuances associated with each.
• Experience in managing or contributing to technology- driven mining initiatives, mining governance reforms, or sustainability programs.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with mining programs.
• Well-versed in industry best practices and international standards related to mining operations and governance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively, demonstrating strong coordination across departments, technical teams, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with government agencies, private sector players, and community representatives.

Qualification

Mandatory

• Graduate degree in Mining Engineering or Geology or any allied field from a recognized university.
• 12+ years of overall professional experience with at least 5 years in the mining sector.

Desirable

• Post-Graduate degree in Mining/ Geology/ Mining/ Environmental Studies
• MBA
• Prior Government experience