The Role

The Project Consultant is a senior analytical and project delivery role within SLR Better Mining. The role combines advanced data analysis, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and support to project implementation teams.

Project Consultants work closely with Project Managers to support the delivery of Better Mining programmes, including the implementation of monitoring and traceability systems, data analysis and reporting, stakeholder engagement, and the development of client deliverables.

A core aspect of the role is transforming complex monitoring and traceability data into clear insights and recommendations. The role therefore requires advanced Excel and analytical skills, combined with strong communication and presentation capability.

Project Consultants are also expected to support and guide more junior team members, contribute to the quality and consistency of project delivery, and help strengthen Better Mining systems and methodologies.

Given the public visibility and credibility of Better Mining’s work, the role requires strong professional integrity and sound judgment. Project Consultants are expected to identify, report, and escalate any suspected unethical practices, fraud, contamination risks, or irregularities observed within monitored supply chains.

The role is suited to individuals who are proactive, intellectually curious, organised, and comfortable working in complex and fast-moving environments with increasing levels of independence and responsibility.

Location

The role may be based in a Better Mining programme country and may require periodic travel to mine sites, supply chain locations, and stakeholder meetings.

Reporting Lines

The Project Consultant reports to the Project Manager and collaborates closely with Project Analysts, Technical Advisors, and other members of the Better Mining team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery & Coordination

Support Project Managers in the delivery of Better Mining programmes.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and analysing monitoring and traceability data submitted by field teams.
• Supporting the preparation of client deliverables, including:
  • Quarterly Reports (QRs)
  • Supply Chain Evaluations (SCEs)
  • Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
  • Risk analysis summaries
• Supporting the validation process of mineral exports from monitored mine sites.
• Participating in client calls and presenting findings clearly and professionally.
• Supporting project coordination activities, including planning, logistics, and tracking of deliverables.
• Ensuring consistency and quality across monitoring and reporting outputs.
• Supporting the launch of new projects and preliminary mine site assessments where required.

2. Data Analysis & Visualisation

Conduct advanced analysis of monitoring and traceability data.

Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning, validating, and analysing large operational datasets.
• Identifying trends, risks, inconsistencies, and anomalies in supply chain data.
• Developing visualisations, dashboards, and analytical summaries.
• Translating complex datasets into clear insights and narratives for client-facing reports and presentations.
• Supporting improvements to Better Mining’s analytical and reporting tools.

Strong Excel and analytical capability are essential for this role.

3. Team Support & Coaching

Support the development and effectiveness of project teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Guiding and supporting Project Analysts and field teams.
• Supporting onboarding and training of new team members.
• Providing feedback on data quality and reporting standards.
• Supporting internal knowledge-sharing and continuous learning activities.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

Support engagement with a wide range of supply chain stakeholders.

These may include:

• mining operators and cooperatives
• exporters and traders
• government representatives
• civil society organisations
• downstream companies
• international organisations and donors

Project Consultants may represent Better Mining at workshops, conferences, or stakeholder meetings and should be able to communicate clearly and professionally about Better Mining’s work and approach.

5. Business Development & Research Support

Support the growth and continuous improvement of Better Mining programmes.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting proposal writing and proposal development activities.
• Contributing to external knowledge products and communications.
• Supporting research and analysis related to responsible sourcing and ASM supply chains.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen Better Mining tools, systems, and methodologies.

Project Consultants are not expected to independently lead business development activities but should contribute proactively to proposal development and programme improvement initiatives.

Integrity & Ethical Responsibilities

Project Consultants are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional integrity.

Responsibilities include:

• Escalating any suspected fraud, contamination risks, or unethical practices.
• Ensuring data and reporting integrity across project activities.
• Supporting the credibility and independence of Better Mining’s monitoring systems.
• Acting professionally and objectively when engaging with stakeholders.