Reporting to the Social Performance (SP) Superintendent and working in collaboration with the site-based SP Manager, the SP Supervisor will support the implementation of community development projects, the resettlement action plan (RAP) and Livelihood Restoration Programs, and the training-up of team members. He/She is also expected to have expertise in supporting PAPs, agricultural organizations/groups, women and young people in the implementation and monitoring of income generating activities.
The company – about Endeavour
Endeavour is a leading global gold producer and the largest in West Africa with two mines in Côte d’Ivoire (Ity and Lafigué), two mines in Burkina Faso (Hounde and Mana) and the Sabodala-Massawa mine in Senegal. The company has one of the most exciting organic growth track record and pipeline, with a strong portfolio of development exploration assets on the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone Belt across West Africa. Endeavour is committed to principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates.
The role
Reporting to the Social Performance (SP) Superintendent and working in collaboration with the site-based SP Manager, the SP Supervisor will support the implementation of community development projects, the resettlement action plan (RAP) and Livelihood Restoration Programs, and the training-up of team members. He/She is also expected to have expertise in supporting PAPs, agricultural organizations/groups, women and young people in the implementation and monitoring of income generating activities.
Level of studies
Degree in international development, social sciences or relevant discipline preferred.
Key skills
- Demonstrated ability to scale up and effectively apply strategies to different local environments and cultures.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, manage multiple tasks and multiple demands.
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills in English and French required.
Key responsibilities
Social performance management system:
- Ensure the implementation of EDV's social performance policies and standards by the social performance team.
- Coach and build the capacity of team members to implement the social performance management system.
- Monitor the progress of the implementation of the social performance management system especially on compensation, Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM), grievance and chance finds and provide corrective actions if necessary.
Administration and reporting:
- Prepare correspondence with various local authority and administrative representatives as required.
- Generate reports as required (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually)
- Research and prepare briefing notes, talking points and other documents as required for internal reporting or company engagement with external parties.
- Contribute to the broadcast of quarterly SP newsletters.
Grievance management plan:
- Aware and train internal and external stakeholders on the grievance procedure
- Update, if necessary, under the superintendent the grievance procedure and policy
- Update and archive the grievance database recording and all documents used in grievance management plan.
- Monitor the implementation of correctives actions that follow the final decision of grievance management.
- Ensure all grievances are closed in reasonable time.
Compensation, land acquisition and resettlement:
- Ensure under the superintendent and Manager SP that policies and procedures are followed when implementing compensation, land acquisition and resettlement.
- Work with SP team members and external consultants on resettlement action & livelihood restoration plans, ensuring alignment with community development; Local Mining Development Plan.
ASM:
- Support to assess the ASM context, risks, and opportunities.
- Contribute to review management options with relevant departments and develop an ASM Action Plan.
Position requirements
- At least 5 years' relevant experience, including 2 years at role level.
- Experience in the mining or extractive sector preferred.
- Sound knowledge, expertise and understanding of the application and implementation of the IFC Performance Standards required.
- Knowledge and experience of working with Microsoft software (Word, Outlook, Excel, Project).
- Ability to drive a light vehicle.