HEAD OF COMMUNITY AND RESETTLEMENT @ TEMBO NICKEL
The Head of Community and Resettlement at Tembo Nickel provides strategic leadership, governance oversight, and executive-level direction for all community relations and resettlement activities. This critical role ensures the company maintains a strong social license to operate while meeting diverse commitments to communities, government authorities, investors, and regulators. The position oversees resettlement implementation, government relations, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems.
As a senior leader, the successful candidate will ensure full compliance with IFC Performance Standards and national legislation. You will be responsible for managing social and reputational risks across the project lifecycle, advising executive leadership on social performance, and representing the company in high-level engagements with lenders and auditors. This role requires frequent travel to the Kabanga Project Site to oversee ground-level operations and maintain stakeholder relationships.
As a senior leader, the successful candidate will ensure full compliance with IFC Performance Standards and national legislation. You will be responsible for managing social and reputational risks across the project lifecycle, advising executive leadership on social performance, and representing the company in high-level engagements with lenders and auditors. This role requires frequent travel to the Kabanga Project Site to oversee ground-level operations and maintain stakeholder relationships.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or Public Policy.
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in Social Performance or Resettlement.
Significant experience in mining, infrastructure, or major development projects.
Experience implementing complex resettlement programs aligned with IFC PS5.
Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
In-depth knowledge of Equator Principles and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Strong understanding of Tanzanian legislation regarding land and community relations.
Experience engaging with government authorities, lenders, and international auditors.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive Social Performance Strategies.
Postgraduate qualification in Social Performance or ESG is highly advantageous.