ASF IS LOOKING FOR A NATIONAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A TRAINING ON REMEDY MECHANISMS IN THE EXTRACTIVE SECTOR IN TANZANIA Background The extractives sector has been growing over the past couple of years in Tanzania, particularly in northern regions rich in minerals, and in areas affected by the transnational East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). While a key driver for economic development, such projects may also have potential harmful impacts for surrounding communities, such as environmental destruction, the exacerbation of economic or gender inequality, the rise of a precarious job market with a lack of decent working conditions, and land rights as well as other human rights violations. In this context, it is fundamental for those suffering human rights violations and abuses to be able to voice their complaints, find redress for their grievances and hold those who commit harm accountable for their actions. General objectives As part of its capacity-building activities in Tanzania, ASF is looking for a national consultant to conduct a training on available remedy mechanisms in the field of extractive industries in Tanzania (mining, oil and gas). The training will seek to enhance the capacities of civil society organizations and legal aid providers on the functioning of remedy mechanisms in Tanzania. The training will build on a short manual and a study on remedy mechanisms in Tanzania. It will aim to provide CSOs and legal aid providers based in Mara and Shinyanga with practical information, tools and recommendations on how best to assist community members in lodging complaints and engaging with remedy mechanisms. The training will discuss available remedy mechanisms, namely state-based judicial mechanisms (courts), state-based non-judicial mechanisms (CHRAGG, NEMC, Local Government Authority, Chief Government Valuer, Mining Commission, EWURA and the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration) and companies’ grievance mechanisms (EACOP, Williamson Diamond Mine and Barrick North Mara Gold Mine) in Tanzania. Specific objectives 1. Develop a training programme for a three-day training in Mwanza of legal aid providers and CSOs
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