Community Relation Officer

At Rosebel Gold Mines (RGM), we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Community Relations Officer to join our Community Relations department. In this role, you will be a key player in supporting stakeholder engagement and community investment activities within RGM’s Communities of Interest (COIs) and the broader Brokopondo and Sipaliwini districts.

Your main focus will involve strengthening relationships with the RGM COIs. You will be tasked with developing and executing community engagement strategies, local economic development initiatives, and social investment programs, all in accordance with Rosebel’s Community Relations Management System.

Your key responsibilities will include: (use JD)

1. Developing and implementing community engagement strategies to enhance the company's reputation and promote positive community relations in the COIs and wider Brokopondo and Sipaliwini districts through field visits, stakeholder meetings, and review of secondary data and reports.

2. Developing and implementing projects, initiatives and activities relating to community development programs.

3. Organizing and participating in community events, meetings, and initiatives to foster strong relationships and promote community development in accordance with the Community Relations Management System.

4. Acting as a liaison between the company and the community, ensuring effective communication and understanding of company initiatives and projects.

5. Monitoring and evaluating community sentiment and feedback and providing recommendations for improvement.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Community Relations, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social science research, community development, or sustainable development, of which a minimum of 2 years of field experience in a developing country. 

• Proven ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a genuine passion for community engagement and development.

• Willingness to work on a rotational schedule of 14 days of work followed by 7 days break at Rosebel Gold Mines sites in Brokopondo.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English and speaking knowledge of Sranan Tongo. Maroon language is an asset.

• If selected, you will be required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate (“Bewijs van Goed Gedrag”). Please initiate the request at your respective District Commissariat.

If you are a motivated and dedicated Community Relations Officer with a passion for community relations and stakeholder engagement, and a strong background in Community Relations operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Rosebel Gold Mines.

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Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for the Community Relation Officer role.

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V., a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group, conducts all recruitment and selection processes with fairness, transparency, and integrity. We never request payment or personal financial information as part of the hiring process. All official communication will come from an @rosebel.com email address.

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Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or close any vacancy at its discretion and without prior notice.