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Social Performance Manager

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Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Sustainability, Community Development, or related relevant field.

• 10 years of experience in social performance, stakeholder engagement, or sustainability leadership.

• Proven track record in extractive industries, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams in diverse cultural contexts

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking.

• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and negotiation. Docusign Envelope ID: 1B4ACD52-5A59-875D-814E-7FBF99259537 Docusign Envelope ID: 1B4ACD52-5A59-875D-814E-7FBF99259537.

• Deep knowledge of social performance standards and sustainability frameworks.


• Develop and oversee the company’s social performance strategy.

• Align social performance initiatives with corporate sustainability goals and business objectives.

• Lead Human Rights compliance requirements and oversee any issues related to project-induced in-migration and gender aspects.

• Lead and mentor social performance teams across multiple sites.

• Integrate management of social risks into corporate decision-making.

• Guide socio-economic development programs that enhance community social information, education, communication (IEC) health & safety, and livelihoods.

• Ensure that effective grievance mechanisms are developed and proactively implemented.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with communities, local governments, NGOs, and industry partners.

• Oversee social consultation processes to ensure transparent and inclusive dialogue.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate social risks related to operations and projects.

• Ensure compliance with international frameworks (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, UN Guiding Principles, Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management).

• Ensure culturally appropriate engagement with Indigenous Peoples and vulnerable groups/persons.

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