Social Performance Coordinator (Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Livelihood Restoration Programs (LRP)

PURPOSE

Reporting to the SP Superintendent and working in collaboration with the site-based SP Manager, the SP Coordinator will play a key role in implementing the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and Livelihood Restoration Programs, and training-up team members. The SP Coordinator will also contribute, as required, to the implementation of plans and policies including Local Procurement Plan and Community Development Plan.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Social Performance Management System

• Ensure the Social Performance team’s implementation of EDVs social performance policies and standards;

• Coach and build the capacity of team members on the implementation of Social Performance Management System;

• Monitor the progress in implementing SP Management System and provide corrective actions if necessary;

• Monitor RAP and LRP implementation budgets, tracking expenditures and forecasting financial requirements in coordination with the SP Superintendent.

Administration & reporting

• Generate reports as needed (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual) to manage the resettlement progress, impact metrics and budget;

• Document all stages of the process resettlement (written records, evidence, databases);

• Establishment of project performance KPIs and overall project reporting to Senior Management. Social Development/ Resettlement and Livelihood Restoration

• Provide project management support to the Social Development/ RAP & LRP senior supervisor, in executing a successful resettlement project;

• Ensure the livelihoods and standards of living of displaced people are fully restored or enhanced;

• Work with SP team members and external consultants on livelihood restoration programs, ensuring alignment with community development; Local Mining Development Plan;

• Manage the implementation of major community development projects, in particular those of the EDV Foundation and the Local Mining Development Funds;

• Monitor the progress of affected households to ensure the restoration or improvement of their living conditions;

• Propose corrective measures in case objectives are not met;

• Support the implementation and monitoring of the project Grievance Mechanism, ensuring all grievances related to resettlement and livelihood restoration are documented, investigated and resolved in a timely manner;

• Ensure RAP and LRP implementation is compliant with IFC Performance Standards (particularly PS5), national legislation and company policies.

Team Leadership

• Oversee the department when SP Manager/ Superintendent is on leave, and provide support when SP Manager/Superintendent is on site, including developing, directing, participating in and/or evaluating:

• The professional development of CSR team members o Weekly, monthly, and other regular reporting;

• Coordinate document control, and train-up staff as required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or a relevant discipline, preferred.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, with 3 years at role level.

• Previous experience in managing the implementation of community development projects.

• Experience in the mining industry or extractive sector, preferred.

• Experience in managing internal teams and consultants, directly, required;

• Strong knowledge, expertise, and understanding of the application and implementation of IFC Performance Standards, required.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively scale and apply strategies to local environments and different cultures.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, manage multi-tasking and multiple demands.

• Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft software (Word, Outlook, Excel, Project).

• Strong English and French written, verbal and presentation skills, required.

• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: LONG TERM