Community Manager

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My Client is has over 15 operations in various countries, as well as several exploration programmes in both the established and new gold producing regions of the globe.

Skills / Edu / Exp

Relevant degree/diploma

Experience

5 years relevant experience, which includes the following:

• Corporate social responsibility (with a focus on community issues and impacts)
• Community issues (e.g. stakeholder engagement, socio-economic development, conflict resolution, human rights)
• Non-financial assurance of community-related key performance indicators, risks and opportunities
• Development and review of social or community related policies, performance standards and guidelines
• International good practice in extractive industry and community development
• Knowledge of mine lifecycle and relevant associated impacts and opportunities (particularly in gold mining) will be an advantage

Competencies:

• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise and good time management skills
• Business and commercial acumen
• Proactive
• Self-Managed
• Presentation skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Analytical
• Proficiency in languages other than English namely French, Portuguese, Spanish and Swahili will be an advantage

Duties:

• Development and rollout of community-focused, policies, standards, procedures and guidelines
• Participation in multidisciplinary review with specific focus on social/community risks and impacts
• Review social risks and opportunities
• Provide advice and support to regions regarding the development of appropriate mitigation measures
• Support regional management in the identification of key risks and opportunities for improvement
• Influence Community management frameworks and strategies
• Research and inform the development of Company objectives and targets for social performance
• Enhancement and implementation of the Company's accountability system and processes, e.g. quarterly board reports, annual sustainability reports and other reports to stakeholders as required
• Provide professional advice, guidance, technical support and facilitation assistance, to regions
• Develop and manage discipline budget and work plans
• Identify and establish cross-functional relationships within the Company to advance the social/community strategy
• Represent the Company at local and international stakeholder forums

Reporting to:

Sustainability - Policy & Assurance

Other:

• Valid driver's license and own transport
• Valid passport
• Must be willing to travel both locally and internationally