Lead, Communities and Social Performance

The role

You will lead community and public relations in the DRC. You will manage community engagement, public and government relations, and oversee the implementation of the Plan d’Action de Réinstallation (PAR).

What you will do

• Represent KoBold at the regional and local level with provincial governors, local administrative authorities, traditional authorities and community stakeholders and other industry stakeholders.
• Lead strategic engagement with local communities to ensure KoBold’s success.
• Provide advisory support and recommendations for the implementation of exploration activities.
• Represent KoBold’s values and ethics in every interaction.
• Ensure the proper identification and analysis of stakeholders who may be affected by or interested in KoBold’s activities.
• Design stakeholder engagement processes such as land access strategies and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Lead consultation processes with local communities, traditional authorities and local authorities.
• Develop and maintain trusted and productive relationships with community leaders, local governments, civil society organizations, and development partners.
• Implement KoBold’s grievance mechanism and resolve community concerns or complaints.
• Lead social and environmental risk assessments.

Required qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in social performance, community relations or stakeholder engagement within the mining, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with community members, traditional leaders, government officials, and institutional stakeholders in complex environments.
• Deep understanding of international standards including IFC Performance Standards, ICMM principles and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
• Knowledge of social impact assessment methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of grievance mechanism design and implementation.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).
• High level of integrity, cultural awareness, and professional maturity.

Nice to have

• knowledge of local languages is an advantage

Before you apply

• At this time, we are only accepting applications from Congolese nationals.

About the company

KoBold is an AI native mineral exploration, mine development, and technology development company. Its goal is to turn mineral exploration into a repeatable science by integrating artificial intelligence, human intelligence, and new technology.