Project Director
Posted 2 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Project Director, Responsible Critical Minerals”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyEconomics, Engineering, Human Rights, International Development, Labor Relations, Law, Mining, Occupational Safety and Health, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management
Study levelMaster's
Position Title: Project Director, Responsible Critical Minerals
Location: Chile or Argentina with regular travel between locations
ABOUT WINROCK INTERNATIONAL:
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that empowers communities, expands economic opportunity, strengthens institutions, and sustains natural resources. Winrock seeks a full-time Project Director to lead an anticipated project advancing labor standards compliance and transparency in critical mineral supply chains in Argentina and Chile.
POSITION SUMMARY**:**
The Project Director will provide overall technical, managerial, financial, and representational leadership for a cooperative agreement focused on copper, lithium, and/or silver supply chains. The position will guide strategies that reduce labor-related risks, strengthen fair and reliable mineral supply, and link improved labor standards in Argentina and Chile to resilient U.S. manufacturing.
The Project Director will lead a multi-country team and partners working with government, employers, mining and processing companies, contractors, workers, civil society, and other stakeholders, and will serve as the primary point of contact with the funder in coordination with Winrock’s Home Office.
ESSENTIAL Responsibilities**:**
Technical Leadership
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Lead an evidence-based theory of change linking stronger labor standards and supply chain transparency to reliable supply for U.S. manufacturers and benefits for American jobs and wages.
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Oversee technical assistance to labor and government institutions to strengthen enforcement gaps, inspectorate transparency and integrity, and risk-based enforcement in mining, refining, and processing.
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Guide assurance, due diligence, traceability, and transparency approaches aligned with international standards and U.S. manufacturer needs.
Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
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Maintain relationships with national and subnational labor and mining authorities in Argentina and Chile while avoiding duplication of government responsibilities.
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Engage workers, worker organizations, employers, industry associations, civil society, communities, research institutions, U.S. Government representatives, and other relevant actors.
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Manage subrecipients, contractors, and technical partners, including roles, performance, compliance, risk, and integration into project strategy.