AngloGold Ashanti Job Vacancy For Socio-Economic Development Superintendent

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 an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as Socio-Economic Development Superintendent.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The Socio-Economic Development (SED) Superintendent contributes to business success by generating and maintaining meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships with local enterprises and development partners by:

• Contributing to the development processes and procedures to implement the SED strategy and policy
• Managing key economic development projects and initiatives, under the guidance and direction of the Senior Manager Sustainability

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Identify, develop and facilitate the implementation of necessary processes, procedures and controls for SED during the Operational Readiness phase of the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine
• Development of procedures and process to deliver Obuasi’s SED strategy including:
  • SED budget development
  • Enterprise development program
  • Community Investment Interventions
  • Planning and Reporting processes
  • Provision of community advocacy services
  • Community and Government stakeholder management
• Critical SED metrics, and trend monitoring and reporting routines
  • Provision of subject matter expertise to line management for all related issues
• Develop and communicate a rolling (4-3-2-1) quarterly plan for the budgeted year identifying SED priorities, milestones and events
• Develop and submit the annual cost centre budget to achieve the required targets for approved SED Programs
  • Annual SED cost centre budget
  • Cost centre budget risk management plan
  • Defined and approved SED projects
• Deliver the plans  to implement the SED Framework within the approved budget, and provide line management with the resources and expertise to maintain the required stakeholder climate
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and support improving the Culture within the SED team for Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainable Development
• Manage and develop direct reports and self to capably deliver accountabilities and outputs and as development needs and plans are established
• For all direct reports:
  • Role Description
  • Accountability Action Plan
  • Accountability Action Plan Meetings
  • Performance Evaluation and Management
• For self-development:
  • Individual Development Plan
  • Accountability Action Plan Meetings
  • Training and skills development of team members to support health of discipline
• Nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and continuous improvement with direct reports
• Implement SED stakeholder management plans for the budgeted year
  • Stakeholder Engagement plan
  • Stakeholder identification and Mapping plan
  • Cross Department collaboration
  • A subject matter expertise “pool” to leverage technical excellence throughout the business
• Statutory regulations research and engagement with relevant stakeholders

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Development studies/ Development planning or Social Sciences
• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Development Planning or Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Advanced qualification in project management

Experience 

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in the extractive industry, Three(3) years of which should have been in a middle management role
• Appreciation of cultures and approaches to participatory methodology.
• Working experience in the Economic Development space
• A broad general knowledge of business and government sector operations coupled with an ability to handle a variety of projects which must be completed within time deadlines

Technical Competencies

• Training in Techniques of participatory methodology
• Ability to manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis.
• Strong track record in building successful relationships and securing alignment between multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in relationship management, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
• Solid understanding of international best practice/standards in this area. Particularly as they pertain to land access & acquisition, economic and physical displacement
• Extensive experience in the application of national and local land legislation / regulations and procedures

Leadership Competencies

• Heightened appreciation of the social, cultural and environmental aspects of land access and management.
• Ability to translate complex information into strong, easily delivered messages, including the ability to influence, inspire confidence and build trust at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters in a transparent and inclusive fashion.
• Ability to integrate land issues into business and project planning as required