The United Nations International Seabed Authority invites candidates to apply for the vacancy of Minning Geologist as a program management department. The incumbent will work in the to its Office of Environmental Management and Mineral Resources (OEMMR).

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare technical summaries of the applications for approval of plans of work for exploration and exploitation of the mineral resources in the International Seabed Area, in accordance with Part XI of the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea and the Implementing Agreement.
• Provide scientific and technical support in the field of mining geology in the review of the Contractor’s annual report of their activities in the areas of marine mineral exploration, mining technologies, and processing technologies; and contribute to the preparation of summary reports to the Legal and Technical Commission of the Authority.
• The candidate will also provide technical expertise in the field of mining geology, including geological, geochemical and geotechnical inputs on resources and geo-environmental aspects, in drafting, and facilitating the adoption of, rules, regulations, and procedures for the conduct of exploration and exploitation activities in the Area.
• Service meetings of the organs and subsidiary bodies of the Authority relating to mineral resources assessment/development and other geological issues, including the preparation of background/meeting documents and reports.

Additional Duties 

• Evaluate and update the Authority’s database on all stages of mineral resource development in the Area, in particular, polymetallic nodule, cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts, and polymetallic sulfides.
• Undertake research and prepare in-house information seminars, fact sheets, technical reports, policy briefs or other ISA publications, on resource assessments as well as trends and developments relating to deep seabed mining activities and technologies, including regular analysis of world metal market conditions and metal prices, trends, and prospects.
• Perform scientific evaluations of historical data and new data acquisition to support the work of the Authority and its Organs.
• Contribute to workshops, conferences and expert meetings in the field of resources assessment and mining geology. Similarly, s/he will prepare proceedings and summaries of meeting discussions and provide inputs to relevant communication materials.
• Furthermore, the candidate will do any other duties as assigned by the Secretary-General of the ISA and the Director of OEMMR.

Requirements 

Geologist must have the following qualifications in order to be eligible for this vacancy in the United Nations International Seabed Authority

• Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in Marine Geology, Mining Geology, Mining Engineering, Economic Geology, Mineral Economics, and Resource Administration; or related fields is required.
• Moreover, a doctorate degree in Marine Geology, Mining Geology, Mining Engineering, Economic Geology, Mineral Economics or Resource Administration is an advantage. But however, bachelor degree holder candidates with two years of additional qualifying experience can also apply.
• At least seven years of professional working experience in marine geology and resource development is required.
• Broad knowledge of techniques for data and information management in support of mineral resource assessments.
• The ability to produce projects, reports, and papers on technical issues related to marine mineral resources is necessary.
• Gathering, sorting and processing of associated data and information; experience and ability in scientific editing and mapping is mandatory.
• At-sea experience and experience in the administration of technical projects is necessary.
• Furthermore, knowledge of computer systems and the use of database software for handling, interpretation and statistical analyses and interpretation of geological data is desirable.
• Similarly, experience in all stages of exploration, mineral resource and ore reserve estimation, feasibility, development, mine operations and closure, including estimates of ore reserves, project capital/operating costs and my profitability is desirable.
• Also, experience in academic research on relevant aspects of marine geology and resource development is an advantage.