Technical Officer (Mining & Responsible Gold Supply Chains)

About the role

The Swiss Better Gold Association seeks a Technical Officer to support responsible gold sourcing and sustainable mining practices across Mongolia. You will work directly with mining producers, providing technical guidance, conducting assessments, and helping to strengthen gold value chains that meet international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments of mining producers against SBG criteria and responsible sourcing requirements.
• Develop and support continuous improvement plans for participating mining operations.
• Design and implement technical assistance activities that create measurable value for producers.
• Provide technical guidance on mining and production practices, gold traceability systems, gold recovery optimization, and compliance with responsible sourcing standards.
• Prepare monitoring reports, maintain producer records, and support programme reporting, KPI collection, and risk identification.

Required profile

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related mining discipline.
• 8‑10 years of professional experience in the mining sector.
• Strong knowledge of mining operations, management systems, and responsible sourcing practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently and spend time at mining sites across Mongolia.

Required skills

• Mining Engineering
• Metallurgy
• Gold traceability systems
• Gold recovery optimization