Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Duration: 1 year
Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2025The Artisanal Gold Council (AGC), through the planetGOLD Zambia project, is seeking a qualified legal expert or consulting firm to assess the policy, legal, and institutional frameworks governing artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Zambia. This assignment aims to identify barriers to formalization and responsible gold trade while promoting inclusive, gender-responsive policy reforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Review Zambia’s current legal and regulatory landscape affecting ASGM, including gold trading regulations.
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of enforcement, institutional roles, gender inclusion, and access to formal markets.
Deliver actionable recommendations for legislative improvements, formalization pathways, and market access.
Carry out field visits, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis.
Produce detailed reports, including a final assessment with findings and policy reform proposals.
Deliverables span from June 2025 to June 2026, with milestone-based payments tied to workplans, fieldwork, draft reports, and the final submission.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of legal and regulatory experience in mining or related sectors.
Strong knowledge of Zambia’s mining laws and policy landscape.
Experience in legislative drafting, stakeholder engagement, and gender mainstreaming.
Proven research skills using mixed methods.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
To Apply:
Send your CV or company profile, sample research outputs, and a detailed work/financial plan to: amwailenge@artisanalgold.org and jkapasa@artisanalgold.org
