Company Description

Oceana Gold is a multinational gold producer committed to the highest standards of technical, environmental, and social performance. For more than 31 years, we have been contributing to excellence in our industry by delivering sustainable environmental and social outcomes for our communities, and strong returns for our shareholders.
Our global exploration, development, and operating experience has created a significant pipeline of organic growth opportunities and a portfolio of established operating assets including the Didipio Mine in the Philippines; Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology that connects communities around the world. They also contribute to sustainable economic growth in the regions where we operate and direct employment for more than 2,500 people.
Oceana Gold (Philippines), Inc. operates the Didipio Mine as the Government’s mining contractor under the Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement No. 001 and Addendum and Renewal Agreement with areas in the Provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino. It’s a world-class Mine and is known to be the first to use Digital Process Automation within the Philippines. Garnered also multiple MGB Safety awards like the prestigious 2016 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award, the highest award conferred by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association and accredited in ISO 14001 and 5001 and with 15+ years of mining ahead of us.
Oceana Gold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply now via our career website:
https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/Oceana Gold
For more details, check us at https://oceanagold.com/ or visit our Didipio Mine Facebook page.
Applications close on 6 October 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Description

• Share responsibility in providing direction and direct supervision to the Community Relations Exploration Team to ensure efficient planning, implementation and monitoring of plans and programs including the Community Development Program (CDP);
• Obtain and sustain community support for all OGP activities for the successful execution of the Exploration Work Program in the target areas;
• Conduct regular immersion, information, education, and communication (IEC) with stakeholders to update them on the exploration activities and other relevant information;
• Implement the complaints and grievance processes to manage and resolve issues and concerns;
• Conduct stakeholder dialogues and surveys to understand communities’ needs, perceptions, and attitudes and integrate them into the community engagement plan for continuous improvement and ensure all engagements are captured in the database;
• Conduct a consultative and participative planning process on social development programs that are outcome-based and address socio-economic issues, enhance physical and natural resources, and support local culture and traditions; and
• Develop partnerships with local communities, and government agencies and collaborate on programs, projects, and activities to contribute to sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Behaviour consistent with Oceana Gold Values and the Oceana Gold Way;
• Graduate of Social science-related courses (e.g., Social and Development Studies, Social Science, Human Ecology, Community Development, etc.). A Master’s degree is an advantage;
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in conducting planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs, projects, and activities;

• With five (5) years of experience in implementing community development projects anchored on sustainable development;
• With a strong background in the application of research tools (quantitative and qualitative) to gain an in-depth understanding of social issues;
• Strong knowledge of local context and culture;
• Preferably can speak the Ilocano or Ifugao language;
• A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; and
• With a valid Professional Driver’s license is preferred.

Additional Information

• Highly attractive remuneration package inclusive of health and life insurance benefits
• Great opportunities for career advancement with an international mining company
• Friendly roster with great onsite foods, accommodation, and with transport from point of hire is provided for non-Didipio residents
• Professional development skills training opportunities provided