Coordinator: Sustainable Development (m/f)

Duties

• To coordinate Swakop Uranium’s (SU) Sustainability development strategy and projects
• Provide input into the Public Relations and Corporate Communication policies, procedures and processes aligned to Swakop Uranium’s overall strategic objectives
• Interpret and apply all statutory requirements, regulations and standards that impact Public relations and make recommendations for improvement or to eliminate risks
• Establish and maintain an excellent relationship with stakeholders and partners including the community, local authorities, business partners and associations
• Ensure that communications and promotional material are produced. Coordinate and implement SU’s long-term sustainability strategy, plan and programme through the SU Foundation
• Monitor the sustainable development programme, measuring the impact of various interventions to ensure their continued relevance in form and direction towards meeting SU’s sustainable development priorities
• Prepare board packs and update scorecard for the Sustainability Board subcommittee meetings as required
• Facilitate all activities of the Foundation in conjunction with the Trustees
• Monitor Foundations performance measures against legislative expectations and advises on the long-term sustainability plan in terms of current and envisaged legislation
• Facilitate and coordinate administrative duties related to the SU Foundation
• Develop and implement detailed activity programme to support the sustainability plan
• Monitor the socio economic environment to identify potential projects of interest for Trust approval
• Compile annual Sustainability Report and submit for approval before issuing
• Attend official Stakeholder engagement forums
• Initiate and maintain professional cooperation within the industry
• Organize and participate in public engagement events such as conferences, seminars, expos and exhibitions
• Monitor, develop and promote SU’s contribution to long-term social development in targeted communities through, for example, education and new skills training that sustain and diversify economic activities within the community
• Identify trends or key group interests or concerns and report to management, analyze market perception information and trends in order to identify key risks

Requisites

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Communication/Journalism/Marketing/Public Relations Management or Social Development
• 6 years’ experience in area of public relations and community development or related environment
• Sound stakeholder relations experience and dealing with various protocols
• Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted