AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited wishes to appoint a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Manager (Stakeholder Management) for its Obuasi Mine.

Key Role Responsibilities:

•  Direct and supervise the activities of zonal co-ordinators and community relations officers
•  Manage community complaints mechanism and grievance procedures to control key risks to the mine
•  Develop and maintain active and valuable stakeholder relationships with key stakeholders such as municipal authorities and MMDAs, traditional authorities, community leaders, civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, security agencies, youth and women's groups, and the media, etc
•  Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and in particular ensure stakeholders are recognised as partners in the development and delivery of community relations strategic goals
•  Develop and manage stakeholder satisfaction research projects
•  Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies including informing, consulting and involving stakeholders
•  Manage stakeholder forums, community consultative meetings and other community events
•  Evaluating the effectiveness of stakeholder management strategies
•  Engage with municipal authorities on socio-economic development plans and strategies and on how AGA can contribute to that process
•  Work with a team of Managers to develop and implement community relations strategic goals
•  Advise senior management of key stakeholder issues of high risk to the business unit
•  Managing the effective delivery and ongoing implementation of a stakeholder contact management systems
•  Proactively manage stakeholder interactions especially with communities and the media

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specific Requirements:

•  Corporate experience in stakeholder engagament and/or management
•  Strong understanding of consultation principles and tools and ability to apply these effectively
•  Experience in developing and maintaining stakeholder networks
•  Highly developed influencing and relationship management skills
•  Understanding of issues management in a corporate reputation context
•  Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
•  High level project management skills
•  Ability to work closely with and lead a small team
•  Knowledge and understanding of access and equity principles and issues
•  A good understanding of Akan culture and tradition is critical to effective exercising of the role. Ability to communicate fluently in Twi is also critical

Qualification and Experience:

•  A good first degree in humanities, communication or development sciences
•  Preferably a Master's Degree in administration, management science or social development
•  At least five years working experience in a managerial role or three years in the extractive industry
•  Experience in a CSO/NGO environment would be an advantage

Location: Obuasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and eligible persons are to forward their applications to include:

•  Cover letter describing the applicant's interest in the position
•  Resume (CV) detailing relevant experience, skills and education
•  Contact information for three professional references

to the following address:

The Manager: Human Resource & Recruitment
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited
GOLD HOUSE
P. O. BOX 2665
Accra

Applicants may send applications to:

WADApplications@anglogoldashanti.com.gh

Closing Date: 17 January 2013