Reports To: Land Access and Societal Studies Manager
Work Closely With: Community Relations Manager, Community Development Manager, and Biodiversity Manager
JOB DIMENSION:
The Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Coordinator will assume responsibility for planning and coordination of Informed Consultation and Participation (ICP)/FPIC processes and outcomes with the Project-Affected population in the Project Area.
He/she will be required to:
- Ensure that key enablers for field-level implementation of ICP/FPIC are addressed
- Develop an overall implementation plan and schedule aligned to project schedule
- Coordinate field-level implementation of multiple ICP/FPIC workstreams on an on-going basis
HSE & PERSONNEL STATEMENT – At All Times the Job Holder Will:
- Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work
- Know their responsibilities to environmental issues in their work areas
- Each employee, at his/her level of responsibility, must observe all Company Rules, Procedures, and instructions in the performance of his/her own task
- Reporting any anomaly, abnormal conditions and near miss to his/her supervisor
- Participating actively in HSE meetings, safety talks, toolboxes, training sessions and drills
ACTIVITIES:
ICP/FPIC Planning & Implementation
- Review of project descriptions of each of the proposed project considered for exploration and development and determine whether ICP/FPIC would be required
- Engaging with internal stakeholders to ensure that clarity on Project definition, footprint and potential impacts is obtained
- Design an ICP/FPIC implementation plan with appropriate Information, Education and Consultation (IEC) materials considering the characteristics of the stakeholders with whom activities are to be undertaken that is aligned with Project schedule
- Coordinate the production of (IEC) materials (including frequently asked questions, brochures, posters, etc.)
- Assist the Community Relations team on site to ensure that logistics are booked and confirmed to support the implementation of the planned ICP/FPIC activities
- Coordinate with the Community Advisory Support Services provider to ensure their availability to provide advisory services to communities during the ICP/FPIC activities
- Coordinate ongoing implementation of ICP/FPIC process ensuring multiple ICP/FPIC workstream are implemented simultaneously and including coordination and collaboration and integration with operational stakeholder engagement team activities
- Ensure that the outcomes of meetings are reported in Borealis in detail
- Drafting of agreements stemming from implementation of ICP/FPIC process
- Engagement with external stakeholders (e.g. government and civil society organizations) where required
- Ensure compliance of all ICP/FPIC activities with Papua New Guinea legislation, company group rules and standards and IFC Performance Standards
- Ensure the implementation of the company management system and the proper documentation of the processes and procedures
- When necessary, develop relevant procedures and policies for integration within the Company Management System
- Review the company management processes and procedures to identify any gaps between the FPIC strategy/plan and the currently implemented procedures and propose updates to the procedures to ensure the inclusion of newly identified activities/processes/procedures
- Prepare an annual work plan for ICP/FPIC activities that is consistent with the projects being development and the associated company management plans
- Ensure the database of engagement results/outcomes are up to date and regularly analysed and utilized in ICP/FPIC planning
- Regularly monitor the completion of ICP/FPIC plan against timelines
- Support the Monitoring and Evaluation team during internal evaluations and audits and implement continuous improvement processes
- Monitor any potential societal risks for project implementation. Identify risks and solutions (via ICP) for societal risks that could put the project schedule or activities at risk
- Provide ad hoc, weekly and monthly reports to ensure ICP/FPIC activities are done timely and according to the standards
- Participate in meetings with the Project’s Independent Environmental and Social Consultant to provide an overview of methodology, progress and outcomes of ICP/FPIC activities
MANAGEMENT
- Define staff training and capacity building needs and propose training (in-house or external) to address the needs
- Provide training and capacity building to all societal team members based in the field and M&E team member
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in relevant field and significant practical experience with stakeholder engagement with Extractive Industry projects in Papua New Guinea
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in planning and execution of stakeholder engagement for extractive industry projects in PNG.
- Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability
- Experience in:
- Securing land access in PNG context, including knowledge of customary land ownership, negotiation and dispute resolution
- Relocation
- Ecosystem services and/or cultural heritage would be an advantage
- Experience in project management including planning, management of human resources, budget and schedule
- High integrity, capacity to listen, superior negotiation and communications skills
- Strong team player capable of working with relevant functional areas of social performance and more generally the Project
- Strong focus on delivery of results, ability to work to deadlines
- Good language skills (English, Tok Pisin and local languages
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in designing materials for IEC (preferred)
- Fit to work in challenging environments that require high levels of physical exertion
If this sounds like you, register and APPLY NOW!
This position is open to PNG Nationals ONLY. Due to the large volume of applications received, we will contact ONLY the shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us after One week of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position. However, we will keep your CV on our database for future reference.
Application closes on the 22 of July 2024
