S&ER SENIOR MANAGER

About this role

What will you be responsible for?
Works closely with the generative exploration teams to provide timely access to the ground for exploration activities. Coordinates implementation of S&ER policies and standards in generative areas of exploration and Exploration Business Development. Serves as a problem-solving practitioner and reports S&ER performance in exploration to all relevant internal partners. Maintains, improves, and implements the fit-for-purpose strategic approach and governance documents to achieve social acceptance during exploration and provides practical advice to explorers on how to operationalize the approach in the field. 

In this role you will

Here is a snapshot of what your day-to-day will look like:

• Coordinates standardization and implementation of social and environmental programs at generative exploration projects. 
• Ensures systems are in place to record and lead social and environmental performance, including local content, complaints, commitments, engagements, and donations.
• Creates and coordinates S&ER performance monitoring and reporting for generative exploration projects.
• Builds and maintains a network of exploration S&ER practitioners and industry groups.
• Identifies potential strategic partnerships to improve S&ER performance and transparency.
• Works with exploration teams in the field to implement practical programs that achieve compliance with regulations and Newmont S&ER standards.
• Lead all aspects of land access agreements and activities, partner engagement planning, community investment initiatives, and environmental management for exploration programs to ensure timely social acceptance and land access.
• Identifies S&ER risks for generative exploration projects, supports the development of appropriate controls, and raises issues to the broader S&ER team. 
• Provides guidance and training to exploration teams on how to conduct stakeholder engagement and other community relations activities.
• Engages with Exploration Business Development to identify risks to potential acquisitions and works with Joint Venture partners to improve understanding of Newmont’s expectations of S&ER performance during exploration.
• Coordinates cross-functionally to bring S&ER perspective to new country entry, land access matters, and exploration strategy and work plans. 

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Your training, skills & experience checklist

Here is what we would need to see from you!
Education:

• The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social science, community development, environmental science, or geology. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years experience working in developing countries.
• Validated management and understanding of community relations.
• 10 years of varied experience in mining or other extractive industry, community development, land access, or environmental management.
• Experience in environmental management, permitting approvals, land access agreements, and cultural heritage arrangements is highly desirable.

Skills and Abilities:

• Broad understanding of socio-economic and political issues in developing and developed countries.
• Analytical thinking: the ability to break down complex problems to find workable solutions.
• Strong cultural knowledge and awareness; adjusting behavior and style to suit local requirements. Ability to assess and connect with remote or undeveloped communities as a company ambassador.
• Diplomacy: engaging with potential adversaries on contentious issues while maintaining an ability to collaborate. Advocating for the company in a respectful way.
• Forming networks and forums for sharing knowledge, experience, resources, and skills. Teaching and building social responsibility capacity in less mature locations.
• Relationship building and influence skills; ability to work across lines of formal authority to get things done.
• Spanish and/or French language proficiency is highly desirable. 

Working conditions & location

Where you will be located!

• The primary location for this position is Denver, CO but qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to Denver are encouraged to apply.
• Some travel is required to generative exploration environments where conditions will be primitive and harsh at times. This will include fly camps and dormitory accommodations. 
• Generative exploration sites may be in areas with malaria or other infectious diseases that will require preventive measures.