Career Prospect At Newmont Mining Corporation

A career opportunity is available at Newmont Mining Corporation (Ghana). The Mining Company is seeking to hire a Social Responsibility Specialist.

In This Role You Will:

Develop and Sustain Productive Relationships

Stakeholder Management

Proactively engage communities to voice issues, concerns and expectations in a consultative and productive manner, with minimal operations disruption.
Implement youth engagement strategy to ensure open and transparent communication channels.
Liaise with local, regional and traditional authorities to align with community relations needs and requirements.
Attend to invitations made by community stakeholders and participate in fruitful diagnostic meetings.
Mobilize community groups (i.e. youth, assemblymen, farmers) in support of mine related activities.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with relevant community stakeholders and local NGOs / CBOs to enable smooth implementation and operation of community programs.
Proactively assess the impacts of the Ahafo South operation and exploration activities on fenceline communities, and take action to mitigate impacts and to foster positive relationship with stakeholders.

A Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Public Relations, Communications, Social Risk Management, Anthropology, or a related discipline.

Proficiency in languages commonly spoken in the local Ahafo communities where the mining operates.
Strong knowledge of local Ahafo culture and practices.
Drivers’ License Class C.
Having pre-existing relationships or a network within the local community where the company operate can be a valuable resource.

Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Community Relations, Community Development, Social Performance, Public Affairs, or Stakeholder Engagement.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
Experience within the mining sector is highly beneficial.