Officer 3 -Community Policing & Forestry at April, 2024

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ABOUT GEITA GOLD MINING LTD

Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML) is Tanzania’s leading gold producer with a single operation in Geita Region. The company is a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, an international gold producer headquartered in South Africa, with operations in more than ten countries, in four continents. The mine is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of Northwestern Tanzania, only about 85 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s Southeast of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The company has its head office in Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and also a supporting office in Dar es Salaam. Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:

Position: Officer 3 – Community Policing and Forestry.

Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time Contract

Department: Security

Reporting to: Senior Supervisor Community Policing.

Number of Positions: One (1)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To support community policing initiative through daily engagement with village leaders, Tanzania forestry service officers, and the ward Community Police Officers in respective ward so that general crime and deforestation activities can be reduced on the mine and within the neighboring communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced Secondary Education, Diploma, equivalent or above
Tertiary education in Social Sciences Studies or Knowledge in security liaison/community policing will be an added advantage.
Must Possess Valid Tanzanian Driver license.
GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years working experience in community engagement function.
Experience in gold mining security will be added advantage.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Daily monitoring of community & forestry policing performance and advise the streets and village leaders on way to improve.
Liaise with village/street leaders to foster co-operation and understanding on community policing program.
Advise GGML security management on the cultural beliefs, needs and protocol of the surrounding community in which we operate.
Identify potential crime or disorder problems in the surrounding community and advise and assist in prevention strategies.
Work closely with Tanzania forestry service (TFS) Geita office regarding SML forest protection initiatives, protection against cattle husbandry within the SML and all forest incidents.
Provide support to various deforestation operations conducted by Tanzania forest service – Geita.
Attend to monthly and quarterly community policing performance review meetings with street and village leaders and TFS officers.
Conduct monthly forest protection performance review meetings with Tanzania forest service – Geita.
Work closely with community affairs department to ensure proper alignment with neighbouring communities on security related programs.
Establish and maintain effective communication between the community and GGML security management on security related issues.
Facilitate various security related programs within the surroundings community that will be developed by security department.
Listen to various challenges related to community policing function from village leaders and report to senior supervisor.
Submit weekly community & forestry policing performance reports to senior supervisor on all activities that has been done during the week.
Be familiar and comply with the VPSHR.
Any other tasks approved by security management and assigned to you through your supervisor.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Computer literate – Microsoft office package
A strong understanding of cultural difference
Maturity and a responsible attitude
Resilience and confidence
Effective communication skills

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Please apply through our recruitment portal by clicking APPLY NOW button below.
On the portal you will be required to upload your detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, e- mail and telephone contacts, names, and addresses of three referees. Please do not attach certificates that are not related to the qualifications stated above.
You will also be required to upload a cover / application letter addressed to “Senior Manager Human Resources”, Geita Gold Mining Ltd”. Subject should be “Officer 3 – Community Policing and Forestry.’’
If you struggle to apply via the link provided, please head over to our website https://www.geitamine.com/en/people/ for a step-by-step guide on how to apply for jobs on our recruitment portal (SuccessFactors).
You will be required to present original certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
Internal Applicants (those currently employed by AngloGold Ashanti) must have their application letter endorsed by their Head of Department (HOD) or Manager once Removed (MoR).