Company Description

At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant. We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient and agile – it’s a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles. By understanding the context and listening to stakeholders we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide the solutions to societal expectations. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation, and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way our employees and stakeholders experience our business – creating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.

The De Beers Group Safety and Sustainable Development team is responsible for shaping the De Beers “Building Forever” sustainability approach, driving delivery throughout the business and monitoring performance. This includes defining the Functional, National/Regional, and local (risks, strategy, standards, talent, performance management and assurance) requirements. The Group S&SD role is to integrate the needs of the business; communities; government; civil society; consumers and employees into a long-term strategy that mitigates risk to our license to operate; builds a positive legacy by delivering solutions for communities, ecosystems and underrepresented people and underpins our business model by building trust in a diamond from De Beers.

Job Description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Develop the Group Social Impact and SED Strategy, Objectives, Standards and TargetsMonitor and report on KPIs and programmesDevelop the De Beers Group Social Impact and SED Risk log and monitor action programmes and plansDeliver the Group Social and SED programmesDevelop and deliver the Managed Operations Social Impact and SED strategy and programmesProvide technical input and guidance into the development of Anglo American (AA) Standards, Guidelines, Training and Assurance tools. Policies, Guidelines, Programmes, Campaigns and Initiatives to ensure alignment with DB needsGuide the De Beers Bus/operations to develop BU/operations specific Social Impact and SED strategies and plansDevelop, refine and oversee the execution of the Social and SED incident reporting, investigation, and analysis to shape and embed a culture of continuous collaborative sharing and learning from incidents.Lead the development and implementation of SED leadership capability development and talent management across the DB GroupCreate and embed an effective assurance and operational self-assessment audit environmentLead the development and maintenance of a Social and SED leadership community of practice ensuring the creation and maintenance of a central repository of critical materialDefine key emergency and crisis management response processes and ensure appropriate competency and testing of responseAdvise on the selection of expert delivery partners and consultants · Identify opportunities to partner with and/or secure co-funding from multi-laterals, civil society, grant-making bodies, universities and other relevant organisations to form partnerships that advance the Group’s social and SED goalsDevelop relationships with relevant parties in civil society, Government, academia and the private sector to advance and publicise De Beers Group’s Social and SED strategy

QualificationsDegree in a relevant disciplineStrong technical expertise, business acumen and experience in design and implementation of socio-economicdevelopment programmes in developing countries,Development of clear step change strategic programmesStrong expertise in the delivery of social management programmesPractical experience of working at site level in a range of developing or developed economies, in a company,consultancy or international development institution.Demonstrated experience of delivering complex programmes to budget and schedule and measurement of socio-economic development impactAbility to impact BUs where little or no formal authority exists

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Significant experience in commercial and international development landscapeExperience working in complex stakeholder environments.Strong foundational knowledge in one or more of these areas: economic analysis, socio-economic development, social management programmes, value chain development and enterprise developmentKnowledge and experience of working in the relevant host country across private and public sectors

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong communication and influence skillsCommercial acumen, problem solving and risk identification.Strong stakeholder managementStrong analytical and risk assessment skillsProven ability to prepare. analyze and manage dataDelivery focused

SOCIAL PROCESSING SKILLS

Has the ability to simplify Group SED strategy and plans to ensure BU Leaders are able and willing to deliver on these whilst dealing with many competing priorities. Can lead a peer group without formal authority.

APPLICATION

Has the drive, determination, persistence and commitment required to ensure successful delivery of the DB Group SED strategy as well as delivering the Managed Operations SED strategy programmes and actions.

Additional Information

Our Values

Put Safety First – We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.Be Passionate – We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.Pull Together – Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.Build Trust– We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourishShow we Care – The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.Shape the Future – We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

CLOSING: 21 June 2024

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