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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.
For our records, please also indicate where you 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.
