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Communication Officer - AFRICAN BARRICK GOLD

AFRICAN BARRICK GOLD

Communication Officer-1 Post


Currently ABG has an opening for communication officer at Officer at North Mara site. Below are the key responsibilities for the position and qualifications.

POSITION OVERVIEW

To ensure a consistent, accurate and effective communication flow about the min both internally and externally. And to help local stakeholder communicate more effectively with the mine.

Reporting line: Community Relations Superintendent

Work schedule: Rotation status (56 days’on/28 days of)

KEY RESULT AREAS /ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Improve internal and external awareness and understanding off the full spectrum of NMGM’s activities. In other words, to improve transparency about the nature and impact of mining at North Mara. Develop consistent and coordinated communication activities. Events management.

Media Relation. Ensure effective internal communications Convey information among all stakeholders internal and external about community projects.

Support proactively in the preparation of a stakeholder engagement mapping

Develop communications materials for the mine

Support in the production and distribution of the North Mara newsletter

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS

A Professional qualification in Communication studies or similar disciplines

A journalism background may be suitable, but the successful candidate will have broader qualifications.

Demonstrated ability to work as a team player


3-5 years experience in large organizations, preferably associated with the mining industry.

Experience working with Government and civil society stakeholders desired

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Very strong information Technology skills

Fluency in English and Swahili is essential. Culturally sensitive

Diplomatic Excellent listener Inquisitive

A good planner –methodical Results oriented

The position will attract a competitive salary package, which include excellent benefits.

Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s (indicating the position title in the subject)

Via e-mail to:nmhr@africanbarrickgold.com or human resource superintendent,

North Mara Gold Mine Ltd Box 422, Tarime

ABG has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

ABG offers equal employment opportunities to qualifies men and women

If you are not contacted by ABG within (30) Days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; competency assessment; physical capability assessment reference checking.

Please forward applications before March 10, 2011