Debswana – Corporate Affairs Officer – Social Performance 1040 views

Debswana Diamond Company – Orapa Letlhakane & Damtshaa Mines would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self – driven individual to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

Ref no: OLDM0000520
To implement community Relations programme that strengthens relations between the Mine and communities, and manages potential social risks that may impact the Operation’s social performance programme.

Minimum Requirements
· BA Degree Public Relations, Environmental Science, Enterprise Risk Management, Sociology, Economics or equivalent
· Three (3) years’ post qualification experience

Added Advantages
· Experience in stakeholder engagement at local authority and national level
· Strong background in community relations with a track record of managing sustainable community development programmes
· Knowledge in both quantitative and qualitative skills
· Knowledge of the Social Performance framework

Key Activities
· Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets and controls the expenditure within approved parameters.
· Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Facilitates external stakeholders and media engagements on the Company’s Social Performance/Community Relations initiatives.
· Implements risk management mechanisms to alleviate recurrence, less-en social risk and proactively manage reputational implications.
· Implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance.
· Partners with communities to proactively identify, manage and monitor the impacts of mine activities in the areas around the Mine.
· Tracks and monitors the company’s social commitments for completion within time and budget.
· Adheres to all safety, health and environmental and corporate governance principles, policies and procedures in area of responsibility.

Please reference OLDM0000520 respectively In the subject line on both the email and application letter.

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply enclosing a current curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates.
Send applications to e-mail: [email protected]

Closing date: 19 August 2018
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be responded to.