JOB DETAILS:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit Community Relations Manager to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. S/he will have full responsibility for the assigned activities and be one of the primary interfaces with the identified local stakeholders. S/he will maintain regular communications with local government officials and other strategic partners at Village, Ward, Districts and Regional level.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage the daily operations of community relations, providing guidance, leadership, and direct support in all aspects of service provision.
• Ensure smooth and functional Community Relations programs maintaining efficient systems and ensuring delivery of quality services.
• Manage budgets and approve expenses for Community relations related costs, ensuring costs are maintained within allocated budgets.
• Provide mentorship and support to staff around professional development, workload management, trauma-informed approach, and staff wellness.
• Cultivate an environment of teamwork through regular Team meetings and on-going training.
• Cultivates collaborative relationships with varied community stakeholders.
• Coordinates closely with Communication Team and Government Relations colleagues to ensure consistent, appropriate communications and timely follow-up.
• Ensure that all community grievances are resolved following Tembo Nickel process and compliance to international standards.

Qualifications and Competencies
• Master’s degree in Social, Economic, Environmental, International Development, Rural Planning, Public Administration and Policy or other relevant field or experience.
• 15 years of work experience in Community relations with 5 years in senior Management.
• Solid understanding of environmental and social risks and safeguards, International Standards and Human Rights.
• Ability to engage and enable active participation of regional administration, district local government authority and local communities.
• Ability to develop plans, budgets, and reports.
• Mining experience will be an added advantage.

Applicants are invited to send their resumes indicating the role tittle in the subject via email jobs@tembonickel.com