Resettlement Manager

London Mining is re-opening Marampa Iron Ore Mine in Sierra Leone after 35 years.  We are looking for a full-time Resettlement Manager to manage the Project’s resettlement requirements, to be based on site at Marampa in Sierra Leone.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Manager RAP contractors and monitor their progress of against contractual milestones through regular programme of meetings and visits.
• Manage process of implementation of RAP, in accordance with the detailed plans developed.
• Establish and support Resettlement Sub-Committee that oversees the resettlement process under the aegis of the Steering Committee
• Document resettlement processes to date at 4 relocation villages along the haul road.
• Assess requirement for a Livelihood Restoration Programme where necessary; and implement if required.
• Establish a programme of livelihood monitoring.
• Manage 2 Resettlement Field Officers.
• Cover for other Community Relations Department managers as required.
• Prepare weekly work plans
• Attend regular department meetings
• Write weekly and monthly progress/activity reports as required.

 Minimum Requirements

• Degree in a relevant subject area (social sciences or livelihood-related e.g. agriculture).
• Familiarity with international best practise on resettlement, especially the IFC Performance Standard 5.
• Experience of resettlement in practise.
• African experience; and preferably in West Africa.
• Line management of staff.

A highly competitive salary is offered.  To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post to .  Put RESETTLEMENT MANAGER in the subject heading of the email.

All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.