About CEPIL
The Center for Public Interest Law (CEPIL) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) dedicated to making the pursuit of justice accessible and affordable for poor and marginalized communities and individuals. Our mission is to advocate for public interest, promote human rights, and ensure legal assistance is available to those who need it most.
Consultancy Overview
As part of the implementation of interventions under the PVP fair4all project which is done in partnership with Oxfam in Ghana, CEPIL seeks to procure the services of a Research Consultant to conduct a comprehensive review and infographic analysis of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Act. The purpose of this consultancy is to develop actionable insights and recommendations that will inform advocacy for equitable and transparent resource revenue management.
Key Objectives
• Analyze infographically the legal framework, governance mechanisms, investments and operational structures established under the MIIF Act.
• Highlight any deficiencies, inconsistencies, or barriers within the MIIF Act that impede equitable distribution of mining revenues.
• Propose actionable recommendations for revising or implementing the MIIF Act to ensure fair revenue allocation, community development, and environmental sustainability.
Responsibilities
• Conduct desk research and stakeholder consultations to gather relevant data and perspectives.
• Infographic analysis of the governance implications of the MIIF Act on mining-affected communities and national development.
• Produce a comprehensive report with clear findings and policy recommendations.
• Present findings to CEPIL and other key stakeholders for validation and feedback.
Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Law, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Economics or a related field.
• Strong background in resource governance, mining policy, or economic justice.
• Proven experience in policy analysis and legal research..
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
DURATION
This consultancy should be delivered within a period of 2 weeks from the date of signing the agreement. The successful applicant should;
1. Be ready to sign contracts by 30/12/2024
2. Deliver framework of the study by 07/01/2025
3. Submit draft report for review on the 13/01/2025
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following:
• A cover letter explaining your suitability and interest for the role, relevant skills, background,accomplishments and approach to the project.
• A sample of previous research work related to human rights or similar topics.
• Brief proposal on the work and a proposed budget
Please send your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, 27th December, 2024 .Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM
Agricultural value chains and extractive industries are key to many of Ghana’s economic, social and environmental challenges: notable among these are human rights violations and conflicts, perpetuation of inequalities and environmental degradation. In some instances, entire or significant parts of communities have been displaced to make way for new extractive industries and the development of export-led agricultural commodity value chains are adversely affected.
The ceding of farmland to mining has impoverished communities and impacted food production. Labour rights are being weakened in the large-scale mining sector due to outsourcing of employment, weak laws and limited enforcement of international standards. These problems are expected to worsen as Ghana opens its doors to more Foreign Direct Investment.
The PVP Fair4All programme has four main focus areas:
1. Strengthen local civil society to collect evidence of rights abuses in cocoa, petroleum and minerals (gold) value chains, support communities in seeking redress and hold public and private-sector actors to account.
2. Strengthen civil society to advocate towards mining companies, agribusinesses and their suppliers and traders, primarily through multi-stakeholder engagement and new business models, to advance women’s economic empowerment, prevent rights abuses and ensure a living income, specifically in cocoa and artisanal gold mining.
3. Promote fiscal and trade regimes that enable better domestic capture of value in value chains. Ensure value is redistributed to support local value chains that are owned and led by domestic enterprises.
4. Support civil society to influence budgetary processes, leading to a fairer and more equal Distribution of gains from cocoa, petroleum and minerals (gold).
