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Develop a method for due diligence audits and conduct trial audits on iTSCi sites for compliance with regulations and guidelines, improving traceability of minerals. Evaluate operator levels and consistency, assess risks in the 3Ts value chain, and provide actionable recommendations based on international standards. Ensure independence, neutrality, accountability, and performance. Based on iTSCi membership rules, OECD guidance, and UN expert reports.
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Channel Researchrole • To develop anmethod of due diligence audit and carry out a trial audit on the iTSCi pilot sites. • Compliancewithregulations & guidances • Effectiveness of traceability of the minerals • Operatorlevel (iTSCiimplementers, community, artisanal miners, miningcompanies, transporters, traders, exporters, certifiers, State Authorities) • Consistencybetweenoperators (records, supplychainpolicy) • Risk assessment in the 3Ts value chain and its effects on the conflict, notably conflict financing & human rights abuses • Recommendations for actions under each circumstance by reference to international standards
Principles & reference docs Principles • Independence & neutrality • Accountability & performance • Protection Reference documents • iTSCi membership rules • International & national regulations in respect to conflict minerals • OECD guidance • Reports of the UN group of experts
Approach • Consultation • Triangulation – evidencebasedapproach • of sources & methods, degree of triangulation • formalization of the triangulation • Capturingthe different types of linkages withthe conflict / Defining a level of analysislevel of risks • Costefficient solutions & feasiblerecommendations