Senior Strategic Advisor, Energy & Mining in Africa

Job Description

About Us:
Velcrion Strategic Consulting INC is a small U.S.-based consulting firm focused on global energy transition, resource strategy, supply chain resilience, and policy research. As the global energy transition accelerates and supply chain dynamics continue to shift, we are seeking a Mineral and Energy Policy and Technical Consultant with strong industry insight, solid analytical capabilities, and a practical understanding of mineral and energy sectors.

Position Overview:
In this role, you will serve as a key advisor supporting our research, consulting, and strategic decision-making work. You will closely monitor policy developments in the mineral resources and energy sectors, including strategic and critical minerals, while also assessing industry trends, technical developments, and market risks. Your work will help provide clients and internal teams with in-depth market insights, policy analysis, technical assessments, and strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities：

Policy and Industry Research
Track laws, regulations, environmental policies, energy policies, and geopolitical developments related to minerals, energy, and renewable energy sectors, particularly in  resource-rich regions. Prepare high-quality research reports, policy briefs, and market analysis.

Technical and Project Assessment
Assess the technical feasibility, economic viability, environmental risks, and supply chain implications of mineral development, energy transformation, and related infrastructure projects. Provide technical support for investment, business, or policy decisions.

Strategic Advisory Support
Assist in developing long-term strategies, asset allocation recommendations, market entry analysis, and risk prevention plans in the mineral and energy sectors.

External Network Development
Maintain communication with industry associations, research institutions, government-affiliated think tanks, policy experts, and other relevant stakeholders to obtain timely and reliable industry information.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience：

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above. No specific major is required.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the minerals and energy sectors.

Skills and Competencies：

• Multidisciplinary Knowledge: Strong understanding of mineral and energy value chains, including exploration, mining, processing, trade, energy transition, and supply chain development. Familiarity with policy trends, carbon neutrality, energy security, and critical minerals is preferred.
• Research and Analytical Skills: Excellent information-gathering, data analysis, and logical reasoning skills. Ability to independently produce high-quality industry reports, policy briefs, and strategic assessments.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Strong writing, reporting, and presentation skills. Ability to translate complex technical or policy issues into clear, practical, and business-oriented recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the supply chains of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements, graphite, manganese, copper, and bauxite is preferred.

Experience in Africa-related mineral, energy, infrastructure, or policy research is highly desirable.

Ability to conduct independent field research, expert interviews, or local stakeholder engagement is a strong advantage.