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JOB SUMMARY
Company	COGINTA
Industry	NGO/IGO/INGO
Category	International...
Location	Ghana
Job Status	Contractor/Co...
Salary	GH¢
Education	Associated De...
Experience	10 years
Job Expires	Mar 19, 2025
Contact	...

Company Profile

The COGINTA Association (COGINTA) is a non-governmental, apolitical, areligious and recognized public utility organization, specializing in judicial and security governance, social cohesion, conflict management and prevention, resilience and community development. The objective of COGINTA building safer communities, promoting social justice. COGINTA work to support host governments in strengthening judicial and security institutions in compliance with the norms and principles of the rule of law, improve the efficiency of police institutions in the prevention of violence, insecurity and crime, and promote an environment conducive for peace, development and social cohesion. COGINTA has a head office in Geneva (Switzerland) and national and regional representations in Belgium, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Mozambique, Niger and Chad.

Job Description

Project Context

Ghana enjoys a relatively stable socio-political environment and remains one of the most dynamic economies in West Africa. However, the situation in northern Ghana gives cause for concern due to high poverty rates, poorly developed infrastructure, high youth unemployment, and numerous conflicts linked to resource management or feelings of marginalization. The long stretched of about 500 km of poorly controlled borders with Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire and Togo, make northern Ghana fertile ground for cross border crimes such as trafficking and threats of extremist activities as happening in the Sahel.

COGINTA through the funding support of European Union is implementing a peace project title Preventing Violent Extremism and Supporting Peace in the Northern Border Regions of Ghana (PEACE PROTECT). The overall objective of this project is to prevent socio-economic, environmental, and political destabilization of the regions of northern Ghana. Funded by the European, the project seeks to enhance the capabilities of both government and non-government actors in their concerted efforts to sustain peace and contain the rise of violent extremism in crisis-prone areas.

The results to reach within the project are the following:

Result 1: The role of Regional Peace Councils to identify and prevent violent conflicts (including election related) is reinforced;
Result 2: The National Community Policing Strategy is implemented in hot spots and Border Communities;
Result 3: CSOs actively contribute to security, peace building and violent extremism prevention, mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion;
Result 4: The role of the Regional Houses of Chiefs in preventing and handling ethnic and chieftaincy conflicts is strengthened;
Result 5: Regional collaboration and exchanges of good practices on PVE are enhanced (Support to the Accra Initiative Secretariate)

Study Rational

Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) is a crucial economic activity in Ghana, particularly in rural areas. In Ghana, where resource-based conflicts are common, ASM represents both a potential driver of tensions and an opportunity for economic resilience and peacebuilding. Often referred to as "Galamsey," this illegal activity is widespread in several regions, particularly in the Western, Ashanti, Eastern, Central, and Northern regions of Ghana. It is estimated that 1 million people are directly involved in ASM in Ghana, with around 4.5 million people indirectly relying on it for their livelihoods. However, it has also raised significant political, health, social, environmental, security and governance challenges that impact peace and development. Given the strong ties between artisanal mining, community livelihoods, and crime and conflict dynamics, this study aims to explore opportunities linked to ASM in Ghana, with the goal of informing Coginta's programmatic responses." Eventually, the study’s outcomes could assist Coginta and the EU in developing programs that address the root causes of violent extremism, particularly by exploring the links between the formalization of galamsey and its impact on social cohesion, potential economic and social gains.

Coginta seeks two experts to support in assessing the issue of artisanal mining in Ghana for possible development of Coginta’s activities in the country. One expert will focus on the artisanal mining, its economy and the other expert on the sociological dynamics, linked vulnerabilities, impact on public security and conflict dynamics.

The main steps of the study would include:

Identify and characterize relevant artisanal gold mining zone in Ghana (size, economic and social importance, population, local impacts, etc.).
Collect and analyse Ghanaian mining legislation, regulatory policies, and local regulatory/formalization initiatives in preparation or in the past.
Describe and analyse Ghana's artisanal gold harvesting, processing and marketing chain;
Identify and analyse governmental, non-governmental and academic stakeholders with a role to play in these issues.
Examine the key issues associated with artisanal mining in Ghana, including environmental degradation, security, economic benefits and losses, disputes and linked conflicts
Analyse the links between ASM and the contribution to revenues, employments, and rural economy
Develop strategic and programmatic recommendations on how to address the negative impacts of ASM while maximizing its potential for the development and social cohesion of the country. Include a gender-specific analysis and recommendation.

The Methodology

Literature review: Review of Ghana's legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks on artisanal mining, existing data on the environmental, economic and social impacts of ASM, and comparative studies of formalization in similar contexts.

Field surveys and interviews: Visits to gold panning sites to observe practices and gather the views of stakeholders, including miners, local authorities, state representatives, NGOs and community leaders. Particular attention will be paid to the perception, involvement and impacts on women, children and, more broadly, vulnerable population groups.

Case studies: Analysis of successful value chain models in other countries to identify approaches that could be adapted to the Ghanaian context.

Responsibility/Duties of the consultant

The successful candidates will be responsible for the design, and use of participatory tools and approaches in conducting the assessment. It would conduct a research and analysis of the thematic, engage relevant stakeholders, collect data and report on policy and program recommendations.

Deliverables

Detailed assessment report on the issues, constraints and opportunities for ASM in Ghana.
Mapping of artisanal gold mining zones and characterization (economic importance, size, risks...)
Strategic orientations for Coginta, including priority actions, key partnerships (government, community, private sector) and a proposal for direct involvement in a pilot area, aimed at maximizing the positive effects of ASM on local and national socio-economic development, and mitigating its negative effects. Key findings based on Capacity (Accountability and transparency), Effectiveness, and Partnership/collaboration
An on-site presentation to Coginta and the EU on the findings and recommendations.
The report should be a maximum of 100 pages, excluding annexes. Annexes must include, at least, a map of ASM in Ghana, questionnaires used, and testimonies
A presentation would summarize the key findings and policy recommendations to Coginta and other stakeholders. It should include visual aids and data-driven insights to facilitate discussion and action planning.

Timelines And Deliverables

The assessment will take a total of 40 days x 2 experts spanning between January 2024 and March 2025 as shown on the table below.

The work will be jointly planned and organized with the programme Country Director under the supervision of the Operations Manager, Back Stopper, Technical Advisor and M&E officer. See table below:

	Tasks	No. of days	Responsibility	Period	Resources required
Phase 1	Review of literature, legal framework, stakeholders	5	Consultant	March 2025	Consultant time, Literature Studies and articles
Phase 2	Develop a schedule for meetings and field missions. Proposition of a table of contents and annexes for the report	2	Consultant	March 2025	Consultant time, ToR,
Validation by Coginta
Phase 3	Field visit to Partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries Data collection	16	Consultant	April 2025	Vehicle for the field visits
Phase 4	Analysis of the data	5	Consultant	April 2025	Consultant time, Records of field visits,
Phase 5	Writing the study (Preliminary version)	11	Consultant	April-May 2025	Consultant time
Review and comments by Coginta
	Final version of the study
Phase 6	Presentation of the findings and final validation of the study by Coginta	1	Consultant	May 2025	Consultant time
	TOTAL	40

Required Skills or Experience

Qualification

Interested candidates must have the following competencies and expertise;

Extensive knowledge and experience in the field of artisanal mining in Ghana.
Have a proven track record in evaluating the socio-economic and environmental impacts of artisanal mining, especially in conflict-affected regions.
Proficiency in organizational assessments, partnership management and project evaluation.
Excellent skills in mixed-methods/participatory approaches in project evaluation, including designing surveys, conducting interviews, focus groups, and analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparation of clear concise evaluation reports, good presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including project staff, beneficiaries, donor agencies, and other relevant parties.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and nuances when working with diverse populations. This involves adapting evaluation approaches and methods that respect cultural norms and preferences.
Adherence of ethical principles and guidelines governing evaluation practice; ensuring participant confidentiality, soliciting informed consent, taking feedback comfortably and acting in ways to avoiding conflicting interest.
Hold advanced degree and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience and detailed working knowledge in Conflict Management, Gender Studies, Law, Sociology and International Development studies or other related fields.
Experience working in West Africa and with multi-stakeholder initiatives in peacebuilding and security governance is essential.
National or regional (Western Africa) expertise will be prioritised.

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