CAREER OPPORTUNITY – CORPORATE AFFAIRS OFFICER – COMMUNITY LIAISON

CAREER OPPORTUNITY - CORPORATE AFFAIRS OFFICER - COMMUNITY LIAISON

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its Focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.

The Company Seeks the Services of a Corporate Affairs Officer- Community Liaison x2

Job Purpose

The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

  • Initiate/implement the agreed social investment programmes in the identified areas of need in the surrounding communities.
  • Identify key stakeholders for purposes of establishing a directory and for continuous strategic engagement on matters of mutual interest.
  • Represent Mopani at community stakeholder meetings that are relevant to the company’s interaction with the community and attend to community complaints.
  • Develop and maintain up to date data bases for land use and settlements on Mine Surface Rights Areas (MSRA) and ensure that communities and stakeholders understand the company policy towards responsible land use within its surface rights area.
  • Coordinate public disclosure and consultation meetings to keep stakeholders informed on new and developmental projects.
  • Prepare communication materials and other publications for community information dissemination and sensitization
  • Assist in the organization of corporate functions, events and visits to ensure smooth running of events.
  • Timely production of relevant reports.

To be considered for this position, the candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Grade 12 Certificate
  • Minimum Degree or Diploma in development studies, social work, Business administration/economics, community relations/community development, or related sustainable development field.
  • Qualifications in Project Management, Business Management is an added advantage
  • At least 3-5 years of work experience in a similar position
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ESG principles is an added advantage
  • All academic qualification should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority

The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and corporate objectives.

Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of. The Company operates an employment policy of meritocracy, aiming to employ the right people with the right skill, irrespective of race, gender or creed.

Applicants who are interested, suitably qualified, and experienced should submit their application no later than 13 May 2025. The application should include contact phone numbers, a detailed curriculum vitae (limited to three pages or less), and contact information for three referees who can be contacted. Additionally, certified copies of all credentials should be provided.

Female applicants that meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full confidentiality guaranteed. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be responded to.

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