Principal Corporate Affairs Fixed-Term | Escondida

Antofagasta - Chile

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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About the Role

The roles main objective is to lead coordinate and execute the implementation of Escondidas engagement strategy with Indigenous Peoples. This role collaborates with a broader Corporate Affairs and regulatory permitting team aimed at achieving critical business milestones in ways that reflect BHPs global Indigenous Peoples policy while also enhancing the Companys reputation managing non-technical risks and contributing to social value creation. The role translates strategy into operational plans for the department in the pursuit of operational excellence.

Main Accountabilities

Leads the relationship with Indigenous Peoples on behalf of Escondida. Responsible of engaging with Indigenous Peoples and to develop partnership relations with them in accordance with BHP Declaration on Indigenous Peoples Policy.
Works in partnership with Escondidas business and functional teams to develop and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Management Plan in support of business objectives.
Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand priority issues and concerns and ensures complaints are identified and addressed to enhance Escondidas reputation and standing in the community.
Contributes to communications plans and responses to Indigenous partners media investors and other stakeholders as required particularly with regards to key issues occurring within Escondidas operations within the community.
Leads the Escondidas approach to free prior and informed consent with Indigenous peoples in order to inform decision making processes related to ongoing operations and the development of future Escondidas projects.
Leads the negotiation of new agreements or updating current agreements with Indigenous Peoples required to ensure the continued growth of our operations aligned to our company position on free prior and informed consent.
A key advisor on Indigenous engagement matters for senior project operational and Functional leaders across Escondida.
Oversight of key activities that are occurring within the community and provide advice to the broader Corporate Affairs and Projects and Operations teams.
Leads strategic analysis design execution and monitoring of Escondidas Social Investment program as it relates to Indigenous Peoples.
Leads efforts to increase the allocation of Escondidas social investment expenditure to projects targeted at increasing voice participation and other outcomes with Indigenous Peoples.

About You

To be a top performer you will need:

The role is based in the Antofagasta Region. You are expected to live in Antofagasta.
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience and a minimum of 5 years experience in delivering Indigenous engagement strategies for resource development projects.
Knowledge and experience with Indigenous consultation processes in Chile related legislation and policy and international standards for Indigenous engagement such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the concept of Free Prior and Informed Consent.
Knowledge and experience in the mining (or related) sector particularly in relation to regulatory processes environmental assessments risk management and international standards on sustainability.
Proven ability to establish relationships with Indigenous communities and associations in Chile based on trust partnership and mutual respect.
High ability to develop ideas in writing. Commercial skills and experience related to agreement-making and implementation with Indigenous organizations related to natural resource projects.
Knowledge and experience with social investment programs is considered an asset particularly in relation to the design management and evaluation of community investment programs.
Knowledge and experience with socio-environmental projects is considered an asset including collaborative monitoring programs ecosystem conservation cultural heritage and related projects.
Knowledge and experience with business development and procurement processes.
Experience coordinating policy and programs with industry groups.
English requirement: basic level. However a good level of written and oral English will be an advantage.

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We know that diversity strengthens us. That is why we are focused on creating a more diverse workforce that represents the communities we operate and live in ensuring a work environment where every person is included and treated with respect.

In this sense we are committed to conducting a fair equitable and accessible selection process for all. If you have any disability please adjust our selection process and provide the necessary support.

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About BHPWelcome to BHP! Here we empower the professional development of all our teams to reach their full potential. With a global portfolio of operations we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with exceptional job opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment wh...