Advertised: 24 April 2024
NEW PORGERA LIMITED
Mining, Oil and Gas | Enga
NEW PORGERA LIMITED

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Officer – Community Relation and Engagement – CSR

We are currently seeking a motivated and community-focused officer to join the Community Relationships and Engagement Department at New Porgera Limited. The successful candidate will provide support in facilitating communication, collaboration and partnership between the company and local communities, ensuring that community concerns are addressed effectively.

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Minimum of Grade 12 or above Education level is desirable in the Public Relations, Community Development, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years proven experience in community engagement, public relations, or a similar role
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
  • Strong project management and organizational abilities
  • Understanding of social, environmental, and economic issues impacting communities near mining operations
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences
  • Passion for making a positive impact and contributing to the well-being of communities

Key Responsibilities but are not limited to the following:

  • Proactively engage with local community members, stakeholders, and leaders to understand their needs, concerns, and aspirations
  • Cultivate strong relationships built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect with community members, governmental bodies, NGOs, and other relevant parties
  • Serve as a liaison between the mine and the community, ensuring clear and effective communication channels are established and maintained
  • Implement strategic campaigns to promote positive narratives about the mine's activities and contributions to the community
  • Collaborate with community members and organizations to identify opportunities for sustainable development projects and initiatives
  • Address community grievances and concerns in a timely and empathetic manner, working towards mutually beneficial resolutions
  • Serve as a primary point of contact between our mining operation and the local community stakeholders
  • Implement engagement programs designed to foster positive relationships, address community concerns, and enhance the overall well-being of community members
  • Execute communication strategies to ensure transparency and openness in all interactions with the community. This includes managing social media channels, organizing community meetings, and producing informative materials
  • Act as a mediator in resolving any community-related issues or conflicts that may arise, ensuring that concerns are addressed promptly and effectively
  • Maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and comply with all relevant PJV policies & procedures.

Mobilization Requirements

  • All applicants must have an up to date police clearance certificate, obtained within the last 6 months
  • Ability to successfully pass a pre - employment medical and drug and alcohol test
  • Be a Local Tari (specifically from the footprints of the mine) candidate
  • Be available to start immediately
  • The Roster is 10 days on and 4 days off
  • Both Male and Females are encouraged to apply

All submissions must be via the Barrick website www.barrick.com/Careers reference number: (229571). Applications close on 08th May 2024.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY



To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to apply@pngworkforce.com. Please include the Job ID "#19718" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.


More information

Job ID: #19718

Industry: Mining, Oil and Gas

Location: Enga, Papua New Guinea

Company: NEW PORGERA LIMITED

Company Description: The Porgera Joint Venture owns and operates the Porgera Gold Mine, located in the Province of Enga in the Papua New Guinea Highlands. Barrick (Niugini) Limited, the manager of the mine, holds a 95 percent participating interest in the Porgera Joint Venture (PJV), with 5 percent owned by Mineral Resources Enga Limited, a company that is jointly owned by the Enga Provincial Government and the Porgera landowners.

Company Website: www.porgerajv.com

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