Community Relations Officer (01) Vacancy 

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Community Relations Officer to join and grow our team. This role is responsible for ensuring activities in the Social and Environment department under the Exploration team are effectively planned and undertaken safely and cost-effectively to achieve targets in accordance with BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies, and Procedures. To ensure activities in the Exploration department are effectively planned and undertaken safely and cost-effectively to achieve targets in accordance with BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies, and Procedures.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity

Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach

Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose

Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy

Taking Responsibility and being Accountable

Committing to Zero Harm

Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all employees

Ensure safe work practices, i.e attending compulsory safety courses and meetings, use of requires PPE, incident/accident reporting and ensure total adherence to all Safety, Occupational health, and Environmental policies, as well as other relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.

Implementation of the quick fixed projects promptly and according to the Bulyanhulu Gold Mine (BGML) principles of engagement

Ensure close collaboration with the exploration department in all planned exploration activities

Work closely with the grievance officer to resolve all grievances related to Exploration

Establish appropriate partnerships with research institutions, government agencies, NGOs, specialists, and others to implement this strategy

Develop, in line with the BGML principles as well as in collaboration with the community, a medium-term (2-5 years) development plan

Local and district level capacity building. Identify and maintain contact with research institutions, government agencies, development-oriented NGOs, companies, CBOs, and other Civil society groups in Barrick’s area of operation. Determine possible options for building collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with such institutions.

Provide input to capacity building programs for alternative livelihood programs and business development opportunities.

Ensure coordination of site efforts initiatives to ensure an integrated and common approach to development, and in line with the BGML principles for engagement

Assess requests for community investment programs against Barrick’s principles and against the long-term community development objectives.

Collect and collate economic development indicators and data to analyze Barrick’s economic impact in the area.

Lead the process to develop long term community development vision.

to develop the BGML long-term Community Development Vision

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in sociology, economics, community development, international relations, regional planning, negotiation and conflict resolution, or related discipline  

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a social work program  

 Experience and Skills Requirements:

Effective communication  

English literacy and numeracy  

Document management  

Systems design and implementation  

Computer skills – Word, Excel, Outlook  

Strong verbal and written communication skills (Fluent in Kiswahili and English)  

Proven problem analyzing and solving skills  

Proven negotiation and management skills  

Empathetic towards sensitive personal and community issues  

Ability to deal with people at all levels  

Strong attitude and commitment towards workplace safety  

Computer-literate and fully conversant with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint  

Experience in the Mining environment would be an added advantage  

Possession of a valid driving license would be an added advantage  

Professional-level fluency in written and spoken English  

Excellent cross-cultural communication skills  

Strong computer skills  

What We Can Offer You:

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits

The ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues

Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.