Senior Advisor - Community Relations and Development

Job Description

The Didipio mine is located on Luzon Island in the Philippines and is the Company’s only asset that produces both gold and copper. Didipio was built by OceanaGold in 2013 and operates fully as underground mine, with over 800 employees that support the mine.

OceanaGold is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor - Community Relations and Development to contribute to the the External Affairs and Social Performance (EA&SP) function within the Didipio Mine site. 

To be successful in this role you will have experience forming long-term sustainable relationships with stakeholders such as government bodies, communities, NGOs, Indigenous Peoples including Didipio employees while contributing to the operational and social performance excellence.

This role will be a member of the site leadership team, reporting to the President and General Manager – External Affairs and Social Performance.

We are looking for someone who:

• Excels in strategizing and preparing plans.
• Has strong organizational abilities.
• Writes well and has experience in developing high-quality papers and presentations.
• Has worked with academia, international organizations, foreign-funded projects, foundations, or NGOs/CSOs, bringing valuable insights from these fields.
• Is familiar with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), international standards such as IFC, and human rights issues.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate development of stakeholder engagement plans and strategies aligned with EA&SP standards.
• Design, manage, or oversee any physical or economic resettlement activities required by operations or exploration.
• Manage and resolve complaints and grievances of all stakeholders, including management reporting and analysis of grievance management systems.
• Plan, manage and implement Corporate Social (CSR) projects including Social Development Management Program (SDMP), including budget and delivery in alignment with schedule and agreements.
• Develop and implement management approaches by partnering and collaborating with stakeholders
• Identify and implement improvements in external communications systems this includes aligning and implementing a strategy aligned with the Balanced Business Plan with the business area or department.
• Implements cost-saving measures for the Department while achieving social performance outcomes and aligning in accordance with the plan and budget.

Qualifications

• Behaviour consistent with OceanaGold Values and the OceanaGold Way
• Amendable to work in Nueva Vizcaya and Makati

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Experience:

• At least 5 years in managerial or leadership roles focusing on social performance.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, community development, and sustainability initiatives, including social risk research.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong familiarity with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, IFC standards, and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
• Background in academic, international organization, or foreign-funded project environments is highly regarded.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality papers and deliver impactful presentations.
• Expertise in planning, organizing, and strategy development.
• Familiarity with Responsible Gold Mining Principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• Accommodation and food provided on site
• Travel provided to and from the Mine Site 
• Health Insurance 
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

Eligibility to Work: To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED