Social Principal Advisor/Social SME (Base in Conakry) Job Purpose: The Social SME (Subject Matter Expert) will be responsible for ensuring that all social aspects of the Simandou project are managed in compliance with local regulations, international standards, and the company's policies. The SME will provide guidance in areas such as community engagement, stakeholder relations, and social impact management, to ensure the social and community performance along the infrastructure components and at Mine site. Key Responsibilities: Act as a SME to ensure that company social strategy, impact assessment, regulatory approvals, management plans and engagement expectations are understood and considered in project activities. Act as a SME on the implementation of social plans including grievance mechanisms, resettlement/livelihood restoration, project-induced migration, stakeholder engagement, cultural heritage, community health and safety, gender and diversity, and human rights etc. Establish and maintain a functional social management system to address project-specific challenges. Develop key aspects and tools of the social management system. Participate in internal and external HSSEC audits (including field visits); coordinate and liaise with auditors to develop action items focused on solutions to audit findings. Develop a CSP dashboard on CSP KPIs, including reporting on compliance and other key social topics. Monitor grievances and communications logged through Borealis, engaging with community liaisons. Identify, collaborate with, and manage implementing partners, such as consultants and NGOs. Develop Terms of Reference to obtain support of consultants/NGOs and implementing partners to support on the implementation of various social plans. Prepare training materials and tools for the on-site teams. Support the organisation of training sessions and coaching for site teams on social management practices and tools. Interface to our JV partner for the ESG team with a key focus on Community and Social Performance; build and maintain relationships, influence decisions, conduct technical reviews. Facilitate collaboration and dialogue between relevant stakeholders, track actions and help with the organisation of several working groups including providing administrative support. Foster collaboration with colleagues across sustainable development departments (environment, biodiversity, health, and safety) and other key departments (HR, Operations, Security, etc.) to promote a holistic sustainability approach. Qualifications & Skills required: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international relations, Anthropology, Sociology, Development Studies, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of experience in social performance roles, preferably in large-scale infrastructure, mining, or industrial projects. Experience in Guinea or Africa is highly desirable. In-depth knowledge of international social performance standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles) and local regulatory frameworks. Proven experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, and social impact assessments. Fluency in English and/or French is essential; proficiency in Chinese is an advantage. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. Proactive and motivated, with strong report writing skills. Making timely and appropriate professional decisions under difficult or challenging circumstances. Analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in addressing social risks. Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a challenging, multicultural environment. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Analyst, Business Development, and Other Industries Mining and Rail Transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr
