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Position Title : Social Performance Manager
Location: Williamson Diamonds Limited, Mwadui, Shinyanga
Grade: D3
Report: General Manager
Summary;
Williamson Diamonds Limited (WDL) is Tanzania’s only large-scale diamonds producer. The mine is an open pit operation based upon the 146-hectare Mwadui kimberlite pipe, which is one among the world’s largest economic kimberlites. For over 80 years, WDL has lived side by side and co-existed peacefully with the communities around Mwadui while implementing a good range of development programs for the last ten years, that specialize in promoting the lives and livelihoods of the communities surrounding Mwadui Mine Site. WDL has initiated and supported several development projects within the villages surrounding the Mine.
To continue and repose on the work already done by the mine, WDL is trying to find a competent Social Performance Manager (SPM) who will provide leadership, expertise and direction to the Operational Leadership Team on all social issues including but not limited to; compliance to relevant in-country legal requirements (and best practices where relevant); building respectful, trusting and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders with attention on local communities and government bodies. The SPM must make sure the mine maintains its social license to work and also contribute to social aspect so as to take care of its mining license. The SPM are going to be liable for the day to day management of all WDL community relations including overall responsibility for the event , implementation and monitoring of the community engagement and development strategy, systems and performance also as management of the Grievance and Community Liaison Office at the mine.
In addition the SPM is additionally liable for creating and communicating a positive public image, through media campaigns, public forums, one-on-one meetings with relevant stakeholders and written reports designed to succeed in community, government agencies and other stakeholders. The SPM are going to be required to figure closely with other departments like security, health and safety and human resources to make sure a uniform approach and clear and precis communication to all or any stakeholders. The SPM must think and plan strategically and be ready to operate under stressful and challenges .
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Adhere to the corporate values & Code of Ethical Conduct and model behavior that's according to the Company’s values and Code of Ethical Conduct.
Line manage the community relations team including the Grievance Officer (GO) and Community Liaison Officer (CLO) and any new social members of the team, and ensure ongoing training, awareness and development of all community relations team members.
Manage and supervise the function of stakeholder engagement, community relations, local enterprise and supplier development, and social compliance on site.
Represent WDL at local / regional events / forums and ensure appropriate responses and messages are given.
Manage the Operational Grievance Mechanism (OGM) and Community Grievance Mechanism (CGM) and fulfil the role of the Grievance Manager within the CGM procedure.
Ensure proper execution of the OGM and therefore the IGM protocols at operations and report on a monthly basis to GM and PDL.
Responsible for escalation of any new grievances at operations including Voluntary Principles on Safety and Human Rights (VPSHR) to the GM and PDL and supply feedback and risk mitigation going forward.
Complete and manage annual departmental budgets and planning for mine community development, enterprise development and operational cost of the department.
Provide guidelines and leadership on the simplest practices to make sure the location retains its social license to work .
Ensure the effective functioning and reporting of onsite committees which impacts on the operations social license to work .
Liaise and coordinate activities with other departments which impact on the sites license to work like Communications, Security, Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ).
Managing the assembly and dissemination of data with targeted publics through appropriate channels in line with the corporate mission and vision.
Managing and implementing change initiatives to realize desired business plans and culture.
Managing the department’s internal and external communication.
Complete on time all internal and external reporting requirements by set deadlines and ensure effective capturing of data to present as Portfolios of Evidence for audit purposes (internally and externally).
Assist with the gathering and compilation of social information for the annual PDL sustainability report.
Coordinate onsite activities which relate to WDL Foundation and ensure reporting of project budgets and progress when required.
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation Audit: make sure that all Social Performance reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
Identify, report and supply advice and guidance on all social risks that would impact the mine. Implement appropriate mitigation measure to stop or minimize the danger .
Advise on areas of risk to the sites social license to work and the way to mitigate the danger .
Manage the progress of all mine community development projects and report any progress or risk including tracking spend.
Ensure Contractor Compliance consistent with the corporate Policy and state laws associated with social obligations.
Safety, Health and Environment: Model behavior that's according to the corporate Safety Vision and Values.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences or Environment Sciences (B.Sc. ecology Degree) or equivalent.
Minimum 5 – 8 years’ experience in Social Compliance, Community Development and Enterprise Development within the mining industry with a minimum of three years during a lower mid management role.
Proven computer literacy in MS Office/excel
Excellent verbal and written language in English/Swahili
Other required Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge on the principles of stakeholder engagement and management.
Planning, coordinating and prioritizing
Attention to detail
Trustworthy
Customer relations
Energetic
Team Player
Mode of Application:
Candidates meeting the requisite qualifications should submit their applications describing how they qualify for the positions. they ought to also send detailed CV, copies of certificates, three referees, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses before 30th September, 2021 at 16hrs00. Via the subsequent address:
Human Resources Manager,
Williamson Diamonds Ltd,
P 0. Box 23,
Mwadui-Shinyanga.
Or drop an equivalent through the subsequent email, joseph.mokoro@petradiamonds.co.tz
NB: Please complete an external application form available on http://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies).
Williamson Diamonds Limited supports the Mineral policy (2009) of Tanzania and is committed to make sure adequate development of local technical capacity to service the mining industry; and to use local experts available and develop succession plans for Tanzanians to require over expatriate positions. Pre-screening, profile testing, on mine assessments, medical and security clearances form a part of the minimum requirement and selection process. Short listed candidates are going to be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to passing on mine induction and therefore the aforementioned criteria.
If you do not hear from us after 30th October, 2021 please consider yourself unsuccessful. Williamson Diamonds Limited is an civil right Employer.
