EMPLEO : COMMUNICATION MANAGER FOR REPUBLICA DOMINICANA – Barrick Gold Corporation
The communication manager will be responsible for leading and directing all communication and public relations efforts for Pueblo Viejo Dominicana corporation ( PDC). Main Duties and Responsibilities :
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Assess communication needs of PVDC, taking into consideration target audiences, including shareholders, employees, and the community. Develop and implement communication programs to address needs.
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Fulfill all requirements of the Barrick Development System (BDS), communications for the project through its various phases, working closely with the Country Manager and staff.
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Manage media relations:
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Monitoring media activity and establishing relationships with relevant media.
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Report and advise through Corporate Communication Channels as public issues arise or are anticipated, coordinating responses for consistency.
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External relations:
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Working with Corporate Affairs, Community Relations, Legal, Government Relations, Environment and other departments, provide communication support to help manage related public issues, launch programs or publicize initiatives.
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Act as liaison with local government authorities, business associations, NGOs and other external groups as directed and guided by the Executive, Director .
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Internal communications:
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Provide advice and support to local leadership to help inform local employees about company vision, values, objectives and initiatives.
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Environment, Maintenance, Mining, Human Resources, Safety, Security, IT, and others as required to ensure successful local rollout of programs.
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Build an effective internal communications system using technologies to serve all PVDC employees.
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Act as a company spokesman for PVDC as directed by the Country Manager, Director.
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Manage the Communications budget.
Key Competency Areas:
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Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities.
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Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
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Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
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Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
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Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Qualifications
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4 year degree in corporate comm., P.R., journalism or related field.
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5+ years of experience in communications or public relations role.
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Experience in mining or industrial setting preferred.
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Skill in analysis and interpretation of public issues and government policies.
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Excellent organization skills; good resource administrator; aware of cost control.
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Strong spoken and written Spanish, English language skills required.
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Demonstrated negotiation skills in working with in a multi-cultural environment. Apply trough www.barrick.com