Communities and Social Performance Advisor

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. Our focus is on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources in order to maximise value for our shareholders. Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind, so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Principal II Advisor - Communities & Social Performance (CSP) to provide necessary and specific advice in a Communities & Social Performance discipline and to support the Communities & Social Performance team with technical expertise, implementation and delivery of key initiatives, systems and training.

The role is based in Lima, Peru but the incumbent will have to travel on projects sites such as La Granja and Suyawi.

What the role entails

This role is a great opportunity to work in complex, quickly changing, fascinating environments and leading high-functioning CSP teams.

Working and reporting to the Regional Communities Manager, you will:

• Provide advice and strategic planning to exploration teams on Communities and Social Performance
• Lead CSP teams and Contributes to the development and maintenance of the Communities & Social Performance community and professional knowledge and expertise of team members, where appropriate.
• Support Communities & Social Performance initiatives, liaising with senior leaders across both Communities & Social Performance and the Product Group or Business Unit; promotes best practice, and leverage innovative ideas.
• Develop company policy and standards in the wider Communities & Social Performance team or Stakeholder Engagement function, leading on decisions related to communities.
• Maintain a favourable relationship with the community and external stakeholders, particularly related to the area of technical expertise.

What you will need for this role

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• University degree or Master Degree preferable
• Minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience
• Languages: Fluency in Spanish and English
• Previous experience in mining projects
• Extensive previous Communities & Social experience
• Experience in leading CSP Teams

Asset

• Past experience working in mining projects in Peru will be highly regarded.
• Past experience working in mining projects in Chile and/or Brazil.
• Experience working on issues such as agreement-making, indigenous issues, local employment, and/or local procurement.
• Fluency in Portuguese.

So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now. Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

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To Apply

Please visit the Rio Tinto careers website.