ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PR OFFICER, HR
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is currently on a journey to redevelop the Obuasi Gold Mine into a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation will be fully mechanized, designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.
We are seeking experienced and self-motivated persons to join our team as:
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
ROLE PURPOSE
The Communication & Public Relations Officer is responsible for building a positive relationship with all stakeholders through communications actions identified in the communications strategy of the mine. Crisis communicate and media relations is an integral part of the role.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Define, monitor and report on the communication and public relations programme within schedule and budget to implement site communications strategy.
- Create a matrix of internal key stakeholders in order to ensure success of the role, and develop appropriate relationships where pertinent
- Develop and maintain a strong internal and external communication network.
- Assist in the dissemination and sharing of divisional information.
- Monitor media and provide the Sustainability team with relevant information from within the local, regional and national space.
- Assist the sustainability Manager to develop communication plans, policies and procedures to support the mine’s communication goals.
- Draft speeches and report
- Assist in building content for publication in the production AGA newsletter (Dawuro) every quarter and production of features for publication in the past and electronic media.
- Assist in the organisation of Quarterly Communication sessions with HR Department.
- Plan and coordinate events and functions
- Provide support for press conference and media meetings.
- Act as the liaison between the company and media outlets.
- Plan and coordinate events and functions
- Document all company activities through photography and videography
- Assist in building content and running of sustainability-related information
- Conduct media analysis, research and preparation of responses
- Develop relationships with media houses and provide them with suggested articles for publication
- Liaise with public relations outfits in municipal and district assemblies within the concession.
- Collaborate a collaborative relationship with communication consultant, Stratcomm to deliver on organizational communications goals
- Collate, document and store all land access and compensation processes and procedures
- Maintain an up to-date-database for networking purposes
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualification
- Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or Information Management
- Preferably a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication or Development
Experience
- At least 3 years relevant experience in managing public relations and communication in a similar organizational setting.
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake media buying and engagement brand activation
- Appreciation of cultures and approaches to participatory methodology
- Extensive knowledge of communication tools and its application.
Technical Competencies
- Good Understanding of and ability to use communication and IT tools.
- Strong public speaking abilities.
- Fluent in both English language and Asante Twi
- Internet Savvy
- Appreciation of the use of ICT tools and models
- Ability to use Microsoft access and publishing software
Leadership Competencies
- Ability to provide peer-to-peer and handle confidential community issues.
HR SUPERINTENDENT-STAFFING AND LINE SUPPORT
ROLE PURPOSE
THIS role adds value to the organisation by ensuring the required number of people with requisite capability, (knowledge, skills, experience, thinking and commitment to the work) are available to execute the business plans.
Secondly, this role adds value to the Human Resources Department by delivering advisory support services to line management.
To effectively implement and where applicable, monitor the Company’s policies and procedures on:
- Recruitment selection and placement of STAFF
- Induction and Onboarding
- Promotion, advancement and deployment of staff.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Identify, develop and facilitate the implementation of necessary HR Operational Readiness Works to support the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine
- Develop the annual HR budget to achieve the required targets for achieving annual and medium team HRplans
- Develop the annual HR budget to achieve the required targets for achieving annual and medium term HR plans.
- Deliver the approved HR Budget targets within specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs
- Demonstrated Safety Leadership and support improving the Culture across the HR Department regarding Safety, Health and Sustainable Development
- Support the implementation of all environmental requirements for the HR Department and integrate this work into the department’s budget
- Implement the HR Staffing Processes and provide professional expertise to line the management to develop the workforce to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, LoM plan and strategy according to their role and level of authority
- Nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and continuous improvement within the HR Development Department.
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (CAR HR, Mine Management Team, Department Team Members etc) and external Stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities)
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualification
- University Degree in HR Management , Industrial Psychology or Social Sciences
- Professional certification or membership;(CIPD qualifications, SHRM, SPHR, HRMP)
Experience
- Not less than 3 years’ experience in Training and Development role within the mining industry
Technical Competencies
- Human Resources Functional Knowledge with expertise in talent acquisition
- Conversant with the Ghana Labour Laws
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and to make decisions in a manner consistent with established Company policy and Labour laws
- Ability to identify opportunities , diagnose problems and develop solutions
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Applications
- Ability to identify opportunities , diagnose problem and develop solutions
Leadership Competencies
- Ability to inspire and motivate others, promoting Collaboration and Team work, Developing Others
- Team Player
- Good communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross-function working relationship
Context and Role Purpose
The Obuasi Redevelopment Project aims to establish Obuasi as a modern efficient processing and underground mechanized operation.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SUPERINTENDENT
ROLE PURPOSE
The purpose of the role is to develop and facilitate the implementation of an integrated Labour Relations Management System that will provide managers with the tools and resources to proactively manage labour relations in line with the Company’s values, Labour Laws, Conditions of Employment, Human Resources Policies , Disciplinary Code and Procedure and overseeing the appropriate handling of disciplinary matters with the aim of establishing a conducive industrial relations climate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Identify, develop and facilitate the implementation of necessary Operational; Readiness Works from Industrial Relations perspective to support the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine.
- Develop the annual budget to achieve the required targets for achieveing annual IR Programmes
- Deliver the approved Industrial Relations Budget targets within specified timeframes, costs ad related KPIs
- Demonstrate Safety Leadership and support improving the Culture across the HR Department regarding Safety, Health and Sustainable Development
- Support the implementation of all environmental requirements for the HR Department and integrate this work into the Department’s budget
- Design and implement the approved Industrial Relations Framework and provide resources and IR expertise to line management in support of the creation of conducive industrial relations climate necessary to consistently deliver the annual budget
- Nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and continuous improvement within the IR Department
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (CARhr, Mine Management Team, Department Team Members, etc.) and external Stakeholders (Regulatory Agenices and Authorities)
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualification
- University Degree in HR Management , Industrial Psychology or social Sciences
- Professional certification or membership, (CIPD qualification, SHRM, SPHR, HRMP)
Experience
- Not less 3 years’ experience in a similar or related role within the mining industry
- Experience in wage /salary negotiation process with the union
Technical Competencies
- Human Resource Functional Knowledge with expertise in Industrial Relations
- Experience in wage/salary negotiation process with the Union
- Strong union negotiation skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Applications
- Conversant with the Ghana Labour Laws
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and to make decisions in a manner consistent with established Company policy and Employment laws
- Ability to identify opportunities , diagnose problems and develop solutions
- Ability to coordinate major incident investigations
Leadership Competencies
- Ability to inspire and motivate others, promoting collaboration and teamwork, developing others
- Team player
- Good communications skills
- Ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross-functional working relationship
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
ROLE PURPOSE
The purpose of the socio-Economic Development Officer’s role is to assist the Socio-economic Development Superintendent to be responsible for facilitating promoting and ensuring community and economic development in order to secure opportunities for economic and business development and increase local employment: This role should support the attainment of a thriving local economy and diversification of same.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provides leadership through broad community involvement which promotes the economic well-being of the community while understanding that a social and environmentally healthy community is vital to the local economy of the Obuasi Mine.
- Acts as a liaison and support advisor on economic development to public officials, the private sector and the mine.
- Assists in the development and implementation of a relevant economic development programme for the Obuasi community
- Supports the assesses and planning for community development needs
- Assists in the identification of sectorial opportunities for economic development (i.e mine employment support, tourism, arts and crafts, etc.)
- Acts as a liaison between local organization, businesses and individual and representatives of government , business and industry concerning economic development
- Assists in the development of partnership within the community to develop and promote opportunities
- Assists local organizations businesses and individuals to take advantage of economic development opportunities and major projects within the mine catchment area
- Assists local organization, businesses and individuals to take advantage of economic development opportunities and major projects within the mine catchment
- Identifies community training and development requirements to take advantage of economic development opportunities
- Assists with the development of job creation projects
- Conducts surveys and research on market and development opportunities
- Provides support to the Socio-Economic Development Superintendent as directed by him/her
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualification
- Bsc/BA degree in Development Planning or Development Studies
- Preferably a Master’s Degree in Project or Development Management.
Experience
- 2 to 4 years’ experience within the extractive industry and understanding of development models as well as approaches to participatory methodology
- Appreciation of cultures and approaches to participatory methodology
Technical Competencies
- Training in Techniques of participatory methodology
- Appreciation of economic development models
- Appreciation of Medium Term Development Framework of municipal and District Assemblies
Leadership Competencies
- Ability to provide peer-to-peer leadership and handle confidential community issues
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
ROLE PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is to assist the stakeholder Engagement Superintendent to imitate and coordinate the development of strategic relationships and partnerships with the community , local government , community service the relationship between the Mine, host communities and other strategic stakeholders
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assist in the development of stakeholder engagement log and its implementation
- Support the Stakeholders Engagement and grievance management system
- Receive and investigate complaints and grievances and support the resolution of such grievances
- Officiate all community level stakeholder engagement meetings and ensure that accurate records of all meetings are kept
- Support in the sustenance of effective relationship, partnership and collaborative working styles with key stakeholders and the community
- Establish and maintain stakeholder database and provide inputs into Obuasi Mine’s mapping and need assessment.
- Prepare and disseminate minutes and as well follow up on actions arising from meetings with relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
- Ability to organize local community level events and promote continuous improvement through participatory learning and action
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualification
- Bsc/BA in social Sciences or Development studies
- Certificate in project and event management
Experience
- 2 to 4 years’ experience within Ghana, understanding cultures and approaches to participatory methodology.
- Working knowledge of participatory rural appraisal and learning action principles
Technical Competencies
- Training in Techniques of participatory methodology
- Training in Rural pedagogy
- Organizational and project management skills
- A strong command of spoken and written English
- IT competence in packages such as Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point
Leadership Competencies
- Ability to provide peer-to-peer leadership and handle confidential community issues.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in high pressure situations
- Team player with excellent communication
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SUPERINTENDENT
ROLE PURPOSE
This role the availability and application of training and development programmes to deliver suitably skilled and experience local (Obuasi) employees and further to support the business by growing the internal capability to deliver upon the future requirements
KEY ACCOUNTABILITES
- Identify , develop and facilitate the implementation of necessary Training and Development Operational Readiness Works to support the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine
- Develop the annual Training and Development budget to achieve the required targets for achieving annual, medium-term and LoM HR plans
- Deliver the approved Training and Development Budget targets within specified time frames, costs and related KPI’s
- Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Training and Development Department regarding Safety, Health and Sustainable
- Support the implementation of all environmental requirements for the HR Department and integrate this work into the department’s budget
- Design and Implement approved Training and Development programmes to develop the workforce to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, LoM plan and strategy according to their role and level of authority
- Nurture and sustain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the Training and Development Department.
- Develop and maintain constructive relationship with Internal Stakeholders (CAR HR, Mine Management Team, Departmental Team Members, etc) and external Stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities)
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualification
- University Degree in HR Management , Industrial Psychology or Social Sciences
- Professional certification or membership (CIPD qualifications, SHRM.,SPHR, HRMP)
Expereince
- Not less than 3 years’ experience in Training and Development role within the mining industry
Technical Competencies
- Human Resources Function knowledge with expertise in Training and Development specific to Talent Management
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Applications
- Conversant with the Ghana Labour Laws
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and to make decision in a manner consistent with established company policy and Employment laws
- Ability to identify opportunities , diagnose problems and develop solutions
Leadership Competencies
- Ability to inspire and motivate others, promoting collaboration and teamwork, developing others
- Team Player
- Good communication skills
- The ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross –functional working relationship
LAND ACCESS AND COMPENSATION OFFICER
ROLE PURPOSE
The purpose of the land Access and Compensation Officer’s role is to consult with landowners and other community stakeholders to engage, negotiate and conduct assessment of land –related issues. The role is to undertake compensation & access agreements for the company to execute scheduled activities to help protect the mine’s tenement. The role holder will report directly to the Land Access and Compensation Superintendent.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Conduct field and clerical valuation and compensation duties, support land use department to receive unfettered access to land for operational needs.
- Compile and create a database of all compensation -related information for reference
- Assist in land and asset valuation and compensation for exploration and access requirements to local farmers
- Provide information to stakeholders and the company regarding compensation for activities of mining and other projects
- Assist in fostering positive relationship, including promoting and facilitating effective communication and consultation between AGA and rural farmers.
- Liaise with regulators in the land access and compensation space for effective collaboration in valuation and land access programmes and projects
- Use technology to monitor and protect lease from encroachment and illegal mining activities
- Liaise with the Municipal Physical Planning Team for field monitoring and encroachment activities
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualification
- Bsc/BA/Diploma in Land Economy or Estate Management
- Proficiency in the use of land management applications
Experience
- 2 to 4 years in a similar role within the extractive industry
- Thorough working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing land access and compensation.
- Appreciation of the use of land use gadgets and implements
Leadership Competencies
- Ability to provide peer-to-peer leadership and handle confidential community issues.
Context and Role Purpose
The Obuasi Redevelopment Project aims to establish Obuasi as a modern efficient processing and underground mechanized operation.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested Ghanaians should view the full adverts details on the company’s career page address below and submit application, with detailed CV, ONLINE:
www.anglogoldashanti.com/company/careers
CLOSING DATE: 7TH NOVEMBER , 2018