Newmont Mining Corporation is a leading global gold producer with key assets in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana and Suriname.<\/p>\n
Newmont\u2019s Africa Operations holds two gold mining operations in Ghana: the Ahafo Mine located in the Brong-Ahafo region and the Akyem Mine located in the Eastern region. There is also near mine exploration and development focus in Ghana to annually replace gold reserves. Newmont Africa also has early-stage exploration programs in the African countries of Ethiopia and Morocco.<\/p>\n
Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.<\/p>\n
Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.<\/p>\n
The only gold company listed in the S&P 500 index, Newmont in 2007 became the first gold company selected to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Newmont\u2019s industry leading performance is reflected through our Africa operations\u2019 high standards in environmental management, health and safety for our workforce and creating value and opportunity for our employees, host communities and Newmont\u2019s shareholders.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Land Management Officer I\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dimensions In This Role You Will: Support the coordination of consultants in the collection of baseline data Rapid Asset Survey (RAS), Full Built Asset Survey (FBAS), Crop Surveys and Crop Assessments and socioeconomic data to facilitate land access and resettlement. Support the management and coordination of acquired land for Newmont in a responsible manner including speculative activities. Ensure that all land management activities are conducted in line with Newmont policies, standard operating procedures, and relevant local Ghanaian laws and governmental regulations. Provide cultural heritage and customary rites advice in Project\/Exploration areas. Monitor and ensure that NGGL Consultants and Contractors conducting clearing of acquired land activities, strictly work within NGGL acquired boundaries. Provide feedback and report on all Land Access related field complaints, grievances and other dispute resolution processes Contribution to the Zero Harm goal of Ahafo with focus on quality Safety Interactions, Inspections, Audits, Risk Assessments and Impact Mitigation as well as Control Systems. Newmont Mining Corporation is a leading global gold producer with key assets in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana and Suriname. Newmont\u2019s Africa Operations holds two gold mining operations in Ghana: the…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[159],"tags":[2027],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-dRP","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53309"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53309"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53309\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53309"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53309"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53309"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nAbout This Role:
\nTo work with the Sustainability and External Relations Land Access team by providing support to the Landman II regarding property surveys, assessments and the provision of technical advice relating to Cultural Heritage, and key Community stakeholders in Mining and Exploration areas.<\/p>\n
\nLand Access Data Coordination<\/p>\n
\nAssist and monitor all land access field activities to ensure compliance with NGGL Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement Standard and country legislations.
\nFacilitate the gathering of data for land access related activities, for the purpose of developing SOP\u2019s, conducting Crop \u2013 Assessments and Property Rates valuation.
\nAssist in the management of the Resettlement Negotiation Committee (RNC) and Crop Rate Negotiation Committee (CRNC) engagement.
\nLand Access and Resettlement Support<\/p>\n
\nSupport the monitoring of resettlement entitlement processing, sign offs and construction.
\nSupervise the physical movement and re-establishment of livelihoods and resettlement households.
\nSupport the negotiation of satisfactory compensation rates of impacted properties during land acquisition activities.
\nLand Access Compliance Adherence<\/p>\n
\nFollow management of acquired lands according to regulations enshrined in the Ghana Mining Regulations.
\nProcess Oversight<\/p>\n
\nProvide professional level assistance and advice in dealing with traditional authorities, District Assemblies, communities and other interest groups involved in NGGL Land Access projects.
\nFoster effective relationships with host communities.
\nSensitise current land owners to compensation structures and how these relate to Mining Laws, policies and procedures.
\nProcess Monitoring<\/p>\n
\nFacilitate asset verification and validation exercises during land access projects.
\nSupervise the work of the community escort team during the construction phase of various undertaken projects.
\nAdvise, monitor and assist the movement of community people within resettlement construction areas and other land access related project areas.
\nProcess Reporting<\/p>\n
\nMonitor and provide report feedback on the Contractors\u2019 relationship with the communities, including adherence to NGGL land access processes and procedures, as well as safety.
\nMonitor and provide report feedback on weekly developments within the NGGL Mining and Mine Take Areas.
\nSafety<\/p>\n
\nYour Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:
\nFormal Qualification (including Professional Registrations)
\n\u2022 First Degree in Geography, Land Economy, Natural Resource Management, Social Science or a related discipline.
\nAdditional Knowledge
\n\u2022 Knowledge of local community customs and traditions.
\n\u2022 Working knowledge of the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 (Act 703) and all enactments relating to Ghana Stool Lands, where applicable to NGGL advantageous.
\nExperience
\n\u2022 Minimum of at least 3 years\u2019 in a similar role, with a minimum of 3 years\u2019 experience in Land Access-related activities \u2013 specifically Stakeholder Engagement, Community Education and Public Participation.
\nTechnical Skills
\n\u2022 Strong interpersonal skills (interacting with diverse functional and cultural backgrounds)
\n\u2022 Strong ability to translate technical language into local dialect
\n\u2022 Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
\n\u2022 Strong planning, prioritizing and coordination skills.
\n\u2022 Sound analysis and problem-solving skills.
\n\u2022 Sound reporting skills.
\n\u2022 Sound consultation skills
\n\u2022 Sound computer literacy skills \u2013 MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
\nBehavioural Attributes
\n\u2022 Commitment
\n\u2022 Cultural Sensitivity
\n\u2022 Deadline driven
\n\u2022 Diplomacy
\n\u2022 Directive and takes initiative.
\n\u2022 Empathy
\n\u2022 Follow Through
\n\u2022 Honesty and Integrity.
\n\u2022 Goal orientated.
\n\u2022 Quality orientation
\n\u2022 Transparency.
\n\u2022 Reliable and independent.
\n\u2022 Team Player<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"