Kinross is a Canadian-based Gold mining company with its head office in Toronto, and have mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana and Mauritania, and employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide. Our core values are putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the right thing in the communities where we operate. At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us.

Job Summary

Incumbent will be responsible for external and internal CGML communication, under the direct supervision of Human Resources & Community/Public Relations Manager and in relation with the Regional Communication Manager.

Duties

Internal Communication

• Propose and implement communication plans and actions to support any communication need of the CGML Senior Management Team (business objectives, continuous improvement actions, HR, HSE…). Help to improve cascading communication;
• Support the CPR Team to inform internal stakeholders about external activities related to obtaining and maintaining the social license to operate;
• Produce a monthly newsletter on site’s main news/developments (operations, CI, HSE, HR, CR);
• Management of the communication on events/incidents on site (key messages, internal reporting, holding statement and press release if needed). Member of the Site Crisis Management Team;
• Support corporate communication actions (promotion of corporate values / corporate announcements / Kinross World Online / LOVA);
• Build and maintain a database of communication content on Chirano (general information / pictures / videos / PowerPoint presentation) in coordination with relevant departments.

External Communication

• Management of communication with external stakeholders:
• By developing appropriate communication plans and content (key messages, press releases, presentations, videos and other communications products);
• In relation with the CPR Team, develop specific communication to inform and educate local communities on matters relevant to the Company.

Management of Media Relations, including:

• Developing a media network (local, regional and national) and maintain engagement with media to efficiently disseminate Company’s communication and protect Company’s reputation in traditional and digital media;
• Supporting the HR Manager in his role of CGML spokesperson;
• Developing communication supports for PR events and control the use of the Company’s brand;
• Producing a bi-weekly media monitoring on news relevant to the Company.

Mandatory skills and requirements for this position:

• Proficient in oral in English and Twi and excellent writing skills in English;
• Should be proactive and creative, able to work both as part of a team and with large autonomy, well-organized and meticulous;
• Capacity to create and maintain relations with internal and external stakeholders;
• Knowledge and experience using digital tools and platforms to communicate.

Qualification Required & Experience

Desirable skills, knowledge, training, and experience:

• University degree in Communications, Journalism or related discipline;
• 3 years of professional experience in communications;
• Previous experience in the extractive industry will be an advantage;
• Ability to develop, execute and manage communications campaigns;
• Project management skills.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Employees with the requisite qualifications & skills should please send their CVs and copies of relevant certificates to the address below to:

Chiranohr.recruitment@kinross.com

Or

The Human Resources Manager
Chirano Gold Mines Limited
P. O. Box 57
Bibiani

Please indicate ONLY the position in the subject area when applying online.

Closing Date: 31 January, 2018