JOB ADVERTISEMENT: ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SUPERINTENDENT

Who we Are:

Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. The Management of Rutongo Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Internal and External Competent, Qualified and Experienced staff for the following positions:

• Position/Job Title: Environment and Community Superintendent
• Job Grade: D1
• Department: Sustainability
• Reports to: General Manager

Job Brief: To effect and manage the implementation of E&C standards, plans, programs, and policy requirements. To ensure compliance with all legal and other requirements to which Piran Rwanda subscribes. To provide support for all departments on E&C and to foster a good working relationship.

Directly Supervises: Environmental Section Leader (ESL) and Community Liaison Officer (CLO)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

1. Essential duties and accountabilities:

• Oversee the implementation of environmental and community objectives and targets set for the company and ensure everyone is aware of them.
• Ensure those employees and others working on behalf of the company at all levels and functions are aware of the E&C performance expectations and the consequences of not meeting them.
• Work as a team with all departments to assist them to achieve their E&C performance expectations.
• Ensure assigned actions related to E&C obligations are completed in a timely manner.
• Consult with all departments and government agencies (local and national level) on E&C compliance.
• Supervise the performance of direct reports in terms of results and carrying out their assigned responsibilities.
• Report all E&C hazards, near misses and incidents in accordance with site requirements.
• Train direct reports on proper E&C incident and grievance investigations and carry out action plans as required.
• Conduct and guide the CLO in stakeholder engagement according to the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and the Grievance Mechanism.
• Build good community and stakeholder relations to maintain a social licence to operate.
• Routinely review E&C performance within all work areas.
• Maintain E&C policies and legal obligations so they are up-to-date and applicable.
• Maintain and assist in the production and review of E&C management documentation, such as policies, procedures, manuals, management plans, etc.
• Ensure Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) are conducted on time especially with new projects or significant operations modifications);
• Advise
• Manage resettlement and compensation activities on site in line with best performance standards and maintain the required up to date database.
• Keep and maintain up to date records, information, and data for E&C activities.
• Develop rehabilitation and closure plans with costs as required.
• Plan and carry out reclamation activities as required.
• Co-ordinate and facilitate general E&C awareness sessions (e.g. induction) and specific training courses for all employees, contractors and suppliers as required.
• Commission, manage and/or support external service providers where necessary.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on E&C, as required.
• Assist with the implementation of E&C sustainable practices throughout the site.
• Complete monitoring and database maintenance as per license conditions and reporting requirements.
• Promote a favourable public image of the company through community outreach programs.
• Incorporate E&C management as part of site reviews and inspections.
• Incorporate E&C performance into compensation and advancement decisions; and
• Any other duties as directed by your leaders.

2. Qualifications, Competencies and Skills:

• Postgraduate Degree or equivalent qualification in Social and/or Environmental Management.
• Degree in Environmental Management, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, sustainability studies and related fields
• Professional Registration with Professional Bodies where applicable.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in environmental and social management, monitoring, data analysis, senior supervisory role, community relationships, report writing
• Experience in developing and conducting E&C training for employees, contractors, and service providers.
• A strong personal commitment to implement policies and procedures, with the ability to foster strong health, E&C awareness culture among personnel.
• Ability to mentor and work with people from a wide range of nationalities and cultures and the willingness to share skills and knowledge with others.
• Excellent planning, organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and the self-discipline to achieve tasks on time.
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Category B).
• Good competency in Kinyarwanda, French and English