Community Relations Officer at Barrick Gold Tanzania

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.