Technical Officer

Technical Officer (Mining & Responsible Gold Supply Chains) 📍Based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | 🕒 Full-time (100%) | 📅 Start Date: November 2026

The Swiss Better Gold Association is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Officer to support the implementation of responsible gold sourcing and sustainable mining practices in Mongolia.

As part of our Mongolia team, you will work closely with mining producers, providing technical guidance, conducting assessments, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping strengthen responsible gold value chains that meet international standards.

About Swiss Better Gold

The Swiss Better Gold Association is a non-profit organization established by Swiss businesses active in gold supply chains. Our mission is to support responsible mining practices and facilitate market access for producers committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

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
• Compliance with responsible sourcing standards and certifications

✅ Prepare monitoring reports and maintain producer records on SBG's monitoring platform.

✅ Support programme reporting, KPI collection, and risk identification.

✅ Contribute to producer engagement, programme visibility, and onboarding of new mining operations.

✅ Support third-party verification processes and collaborate with regional and global SBG teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, or another relevant mining-related 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.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver results under deadlines.
• Willingness to travel frequently and spend time at mining sites across Mongolia.

Preferred

• Experience working with artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations.
• Familiarity with ESG standards, traceability systems, auditing, or certification programmes.
• Experience providing technical assistance and capacity-building support to mining producers.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of responsible gold supply chains in Mongolia, work directly with mining producers, and support positive environmental and social impacts across the sector. You will become part of an international team dedicated to advancing responsible sourcing and sustainable mining practices.

📩 How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

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