Bulyanhulu Gold Mine (BGML) – Community Relations Officer

Position: Community Relations Officer
Location: Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, Tanzania

About BGML

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is committed to safe, sustainable, and community-focused mining operations. We are seeking a Community Relations Officer to join our Social and Environment Department under the Exploration Team. This role ensures that all departmental activities are effectively planned, safely executed, and cost-efficient while adhering to BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies, and Procedures.

We are looking for individuals who embody Barrick’s core values by:

Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity
Exhibiting a results-driven approach
Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose
Dedicating themselves to building a sustainable legacy
Taking responsibility and being accountable
Committing to zero harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful partnerships

Key Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance

Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all employees.
Promote safe work practices, including attending safety courses and meetings, using required PPE, reporting incidents/accidents, and complying with all occupational health, safety, and environmental policies.

Community Development & Engagement

Implement quick-fix projects promptly according to BGML principles of engagement.
Collaborate closely with the Exploration Department in all planned activities.
Work with the Grievance Officer to resolve exploration-related community concerns.
Establish partnerships with research institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to implement community strategies.
Develop medium-term (2–5 years) community development plans in collaboration with the community.
Coordinate site initiatives to ensure an integrated approach aligned with BGML engagement principles.
Assess community investment requests against BGML principles and long-term development objectives.
Collect and analyze economic development data to assess BGML’s impact.
Lead the development of BGML’s long-term Community Development Vision.

Capacity Building

Identify and maintain contact with local institutions, NGOs, companies, and civil society organizations.
Contribute to capacity-building programs for alternative livelihoods and business development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Economics, Community Development, International Relations, Regional Planning, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in social work or community development programs.

Skills and Experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills (Fluent in Kiswahili and English).
Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Empathetic towards sensitive personal and community issues.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Document management and systems design/implementation experience.
Ability to work with people at all levels.
Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Experience in the mining environment and a valid driving license are considered assets.
Professional-level fluency in written and spoken English.
Excellent cross-cultural communication skills.

What We Offer

Comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

BGML is committed to ensuring a safe work environment, sending every employee home safely and healthily every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy in our host communities.

How to Apply:

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