Social Development Officer by AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

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  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.We are seeking experienced and self-motivated person to join our team as:SOCIO DEVELOPMENT OFFICERROLE PURPOSEThe Social Development Officer is to assist the Social Development and Gender Superintendent to implement sustainable social development programmes in line with existing Socio-economic Development Plans of the Obuasi Mine, underpinned by the Sustainable Development Goals; Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and National and Local Development Plans to contribute to building resilient and self-sustaining communities and consequently sustainably securing a social license for the mine.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
  • Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
  • Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
  • Ensure compliance with Safety KPIs including, reporting all incidents and acting on all corrective actions assigned for timely completion.
  • Enforce environmental work procedures issued by the Departmental Manager.
  • Investigate environmental incidents in assigned work areas.
  • Attend all scheduled and assigned environmental training meetings.
  • Implement needs-driven and impactful Education improvements programmes at the basic, secondary, and tertiary levels in collaboration with the relevant institutions and stakeholders.
  • Implement needs-driven and impactful Youth Empowerment programmes in collaboration with the relevant institutions and stakeholders.
  • Implement needs-driven and impactful Community Health and Safety programmes in collaboration with the relevant institutions and stakeholders
  • Implement needs-driven and impactful Community Water and Sanitation programmes
  • Assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of needs-driven and impactful Social Infrastructure projects in host communities.
  • Assist in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of needs-driven and impactful Arts, Culture and Heritage interventions
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES[WPSM_AC id=8719]JOB ALERTS:Qualification
  • Relevant tertiary level qualification in the field of social development
Experience
  • At least 3 years' experience in similar line of work
Technical Competencies
  • Practical experience in the implementation of social development programmes/projects in a mining setting
  • Experience in participatory methodologies and their application
  • Knowledge of SDGs and EESG and their application in programme development
  • Knowledge of internationally applicable standards relevant to sustainable development (IFC standards on Social Sustainability, VPSHR, GEITI etc.)
  • A good knowledge of shared value-driven community investment
Other Competencies
  • Strong negotiations skills
  • Knowledge of the development planning process of the MMDAs
  • Ability to work in a team player
Closing Date :20th Feb, 2023HOW TO APPLY

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