Principal - Sustainability

Barrick Gold — Porgera Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

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About Us New Porgera Limited NPL is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable practices and community engagement in Papua New Guinea As the operator of the Porgera Gold Mine we focus on extracting highquality mineral resources while prioritizing the wellbeing of our employees the environment and the local communities Our commitment to safety innovation and responsible mining ensures that we not only contribute to the economy but also support the development and prosperity of the regions we operate in At NPL we strive to create a positive impact fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting sustainable growth for future generations The New Porgera Limited now has a vacancy for qualified and experienced individuals in the position of Principal Sustainability About the role We are seeking a capable Sustainability professional to improve how NPL manages Social Performance including delivery of National Content This role is focused on turning commitments and targets into practical delivery plans measurable outcomes and continuous improvement Working across Sustainability and other site functions the position will help simplify processes strengthen reporting discipline and support improvement actions that help NPL lift performance and achieve its targets In this role you will Coordinate National Content delivery and reporting Support the planning monitoring and reporting cycle for NPLs National Content commitments including preparation of the annual National Content report ensuring progress risks and improvement actions are clearly captured for internal governance and external reporting requirements Turn commitments into practical programs Work across site functions to convert commitments targets and outcomes into clear initiatives and delivery pathways including support for local enterprise and LANCO establishment where required Support performance improvement Identify gaps constraints and risks then work with responsible departments to define practical actions that improve delivery and support yearonyear progress against targets Develop the Social Monitoring Plan Develop and maintain indicators baselines targets data sources and program logic that link National Content Community Development and broader Social Performance activities to intended outcomes Simplify reporting and data routines Improve monthly and quarterly Social Performance reporting by streamlining workflows reducing manual effort clarifying accountabilities improving data quality and building repeatable routines Strengthen governance risk and assurance Coordinate the National Content governance cycle through clear performance updates action tracking decision papers and issue escalation while ensuring delivery remains aligned with NPL governance requirements Mining Development Contract commitments National Content obligations and social performance standards About You To succeed in this role the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience Experience in Social performance or related sustainability programs preferably in mining or another complex operating environment Strong business improvement capability with experience simplifying processes improving reporting routines strengthening data flows and supporting practical performance improvement Strong analytical and data management skills including the ability to develop indicators metrics dashboards and reporting tools to track progress against targets Ability to work across departments and stakeholders to align priorities clarify accountabilities and support delivery through clear plans milestones and followup Sound understanding of PNG development priorities local enterprise participation regulatory expectations and the operating context of the mining sector Excellent communication reporting and project management skills Bachelors degree in business economics engineering data analytics sustainability or a related discipline Minimum 5 years experience in mining infrastructure consulting sustainability social performance national content or another complex operating environment Strong structured problemsolving analytical and business improvement capability with experience simplifying processes improving performance systems and supporting delivery against targets Experience developing indicators dashboards reports or performance tools that support monitoring evaluation decisionmaking and continuous improvement Working knowledge of National Content local enterprise development workforce or supplier development frameworks Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills with the ability to work across functions clarify accountabilities and drive followup Proficiency with Excel and experience using Power BI Borealis databases or similar reporting and visualisation tools Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare clear performance updates governance papers and stakeholderready reports You 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