Project Director, Responsible Critical Minerals

The role

Lead a project that advances labor standards and supply chain transparency in critical mineral supply chains in Argentina and Chile. Provide technical, managerial, financial and representational leadership, and act as the main contact for the funder.

What you will do

• Lead a theory of change linking labor standards and supply chain transparency to reliable supply for U.S. manufacturers
• Oversee technical assistance to labor and government institutions on enforcement and inspectorate transparency
• Guide assurance, due diligence, traceability and transparency approaches
• Maintain relationships with labor and mining authorities in Argentina and Chile
• Engage workers, employers, civil society, communities and U.S. Government representatives
• Manage subrecipients, contractors and technical partners
• Oversee work planning, milestones, budgets and implementation through closeout
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and learning, and ensure timely reports and deliverables
• Oversee budget, expenditures, procurement, subawards and award compliance
• Oversee recruitment, supervision and development of staff; travel to project sites and as required

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years leading complex donor-funded project delivery
• Demonstrated leadership in the mining, mineral processing, extractive, industrial or critical mineral sector, preferably copper, lithium and/or silver
• Established networks and experience in Argentina and/or Chile, particularly in mining regions or with labor or mining institutions
• Knowledge of fundamental labor rights and acceptable conditions of work
• Experience engaging labor ministries, inspectorates, mining authorities, employers, workers and civil society
• Experience with labor compliance, responsible sourcing, human rights due diligence, or supply chain transparency
• Experience managing multi-country teams, subawards, budgets and donor relationships
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, written communication and public representation skills
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within Argentina and Chile and internationally
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as labor relations, law, public policy, international development, human rights, mining, engineering, occupational safety and health, supply chain management o
• Knowledge of U.S. Government assistance requirements and cooperative agreement management

Before you apply

• Position contingent on funding

About the company

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that empowers communities, expands economic opportunity, strengthens institutions and sustains natural resources. It is an equal opportunity employer.