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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
• Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Livelihoods Officer FS (Fixed Term) to join the versatile Social Department under Mineral Resource Management – FS Section. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:
• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
• Reporting to the Lead- Social and Environment, you will be responsible for assisting the projects section in coordinating project schedules and a master schedule for the major capital projects.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Conducting livelihood assessments and analysis to understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities of the target groups and the impact of the project interventions on their livelihoods.
• Developing and implementing livelihood strategies and plans that are aligned with the project objectives and the local context, and that promote sustainable and diversified livelihood options for the target groups.
• Providing technical guidance, supervision, and support to all aspects of livelihoods on the project, such as food security, cash assistance, livelihood protection, livelihood recovery, and livelihood development.
• Collaborating with other project staff and stakeholders, such as government agencies, NGOs, community groups, and private sector partners, to ensure effective coordination, integration, and delivery of livelihood activities and services.
• Monitoring and evaluating the progress and outcomes of the livelihood activities and ensuring that they comply with the project standards, policies, and procedures.
• Reporting and documenting the results and lessons learned from the livelihood activities and sharing them with the project management and the donors.
• Assess and strengthen the capacity of participants engaged in alternative livelihood chains.
• To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

Full Grade 12 certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, or a closely related field
• Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in rural/alternative livelihoods and value chain implementation experience.
• Must have knowledge of the mining sector in Zambia, including implementing a range of successful livelihood interventions during resettlement.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement and establishing sustainable value chains with rural communities.
• Experience providing technical oversight and guidance in relation to implementation alternative livelihoods strongly desired.
• Strong management and coordination skills required for oversight provision purposes, i in remote/rural locations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with communities and government officials.
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and work independently.
• What We can Offer you:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting Impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety career opportunities across the organisation

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/. 
• Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
• Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
• Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd March 2023. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.
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• Lumwana Mining Company does not solicit for payment of any funds towards the recruitment
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