Swaniti Global
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Role: Senior Strategic Consultant - Critical Minerals Midstream & Global South Entry Duration: 3-Month Strategic Sprint (Leading to the April 8th Implementation Lab) Location: Remote / Global South Focus (India, Indonesia, Malaysia) About The Meridian Collective The Meridian Collective is a social enterprise and the implementation engine for the Global South. We bridge the gap between "sovereign intent" and "corporate agility" by building public-private delivery nexuses for the energy transition. We focus on moving projects through the technical, political, and operational "valley of death" to final commissioned assets. The Objective We are seeking a senior expert to co-author a Strategic White Paper addressing the "Beneficiation Gap" in the Global South. You will lead the mapping of private-sector bottlenecks and the "Four-Pillar Framework" for de-risking critical mineral midstreams (Data, Capex/Opex, Off-take, and Stability). Key Responsibilities Technical Authorship: Provide deep-tissue technical and financial insights for the Meridian Collective’s White Paper on critical mineral midstream. Cost Modeling: Develop granular indicators for CAPEX and OPEX in jurisdictions like Andhra Pradesh, Indonesia, and Malaysia, specifically breaking down costs for specialized facilities like chemical leaching and MSX. Market Intelligence: Advise on the structure of Market Offset Buyers Agreements (MOBA) and "Pull-Through Contracts" between subnational governments, beneficiation firms, and OEMs like Tesla or Apple. Subnational Policy Design: Help "templatize" standardized subnational policy frameworks and incentive structures that balance investor ROI with local economic beneficiation. Required Qualifications Industry Seniority: 15 years of experience in the mining and minerals industry, with a direct focus on beneficiation, processing, and midstream value-addition. Global South Expertise: Proven track record of operational or strategic work in high-potential mineral corridors, specifically in India, Indonesia, and/or Malaysia. Critical Minerals Focus: Deep knowledge of Lithium, Nickel, and Rare Earth Elements (REE) supply chains. Strategic Network: Previous experience working with major critical minerals industries (including associations etc.) PPP Experience: Demonstrated experience in understanding state/provincial ecosystem and working of benefaction industry. Desired Core Competencies Techno-Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate legacy infrastructure "Grid-Lock" and grid code requirements into actionable tech standards. Policy and project competencies. In depth understanding about industrial setup and the kind of policy ecosystem needed. Results-First Ethos: A commitment to moving the needle from "Net-Zero Ambition" to "Net-Zero Infrastructure" through commissioned physical assets.
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