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Tetra Tech ARD is pioneering the establishment of
a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) unit within its international
development services. CSR in this context covers a range of technical skills
encompassing social and environmental issues and practices that mitigate local,
national and international impact of extractive industries.
We are presently seeking interested technical
professionals with experience in this discipline and who have experience in,
and/or reside in the eastern Africa region with a focus on the extractive
industries, oil, natural gas and minerals. Successful candidates may engage in
international work under the Tetra Tech Global Mining Practices (GMP) as
opportunities become available.
Responsibilities/Experience:
*Support the development and implementation of
CSR programs in the field of extractive industries;
* Analyze
environmental and social circumstances in the vicinity of extractive industry
activities and develop mitigation policies, plans and procedures;
* Develop
strategic and operational plans for managing execution, and measuring results;
*Prepare, communicate and educate target groups
and team on changes in policies and practices within the world of CSR best
practices;
*Manage
programs and initiatives which keep Tetra Tech in a leadership position within
CSR and sustainable development to the extractive industries and other clients
with an interest in promoting CSR;
*Maintain
relationships and develops channels for dialogue with key CSR stakeholders,
influencers and organizations
; *Lead programs, strategic initiatives,
communications and structural support to improve the performance of global,
regional and local extractive industry efforts;
*Manage strategic relationships with the
appropriate affected communities, non-governmental organizations, business
associations and public agencies;
*Provide
subject matter expertise on CSR implications of business issues;
*Conduct and ensure the completion of performance
reviews;
*Ensure partners adhere to legal and operational
compliance requirements; Provide training in corporate CSR to relevant partners
in the industry and those affected by extractive industries.
Qualifications:
*Ability
to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary principles and practices to achieve
successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities;
*Excellent written and oral communication skills;
*Well-versed in eastern Africa extractive
challenges and practices;
*Ability to apply sound business principles and
practices to project management and change management processes;
*Cross
sector experience in the identification of and addressing CSR and sustainable
development services;
*Direct
work experience related to the specific CSR functions in international
development contexts and the extractive industries;
*Minimum
of a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree preferred;
*Minimum of 5 years relevant international
experience;
*Knowledge
of CSR practices and mining a distinct advantage;
*Fluency
in Swahili and other local languages, in addition to English, a major
advantage;
*East
African nationals encouraged to apply.
To be considered applicants must submit the
following as part of this on-line application process
: * A letter of application explaining individual
qualifications for this opportunity
* A current CV in reverse chronological format
How to apply:
Applications that do not meet the minimum
requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be
accepted.
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found this job posting.
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender
equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to
reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage
applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural
groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity
Employer.
