Project Communications Lead

AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. 

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED (A subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited) operate the combine Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and has a work force of over 1400, including contractors.  

Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Design, lead, and control all project-related communications with a focus on trust restoration, transparency, and accountability.
• Ensure communications are accurate, consistent, timely, and credible; support delivery without over-promising; and align with national regulations, company policies, and international standards (IFC PS1, PS5, GIIP).
• Acknowledge and address stakeholder concerns through honest and empathetic engagement, while proactively managing misinformation, speculation, and reputational risk.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design and lead project communications strategies and plans across ABU projects.
• Ensure accurate, consistent, timely, and credible communications and translate technical information into plain language.
• Engage stakeholders with honesty and empathy and manage high-risk community and reputational issues.
• Proactively manage misinformation, speculation, media relations, and crisis communications.
• Provide functional oversight to communications consultants and service providers.
• Align communications with national regulations, company policies, and international standards (IFC PS1, PS5, GIIP).

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Relations, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, ESG, or Social Performance is an advantage.

Experience

• At least 7 years’ relevant experience in project communications, stakeholder engagement, or corporate affairs.
• Experience in mining, infrastructure, resettlement, or extractives.
• Demonstrated experience managing high risk community and reputational issues.
• Experience working with traditional authorities, regulators, NGOs, and media.
• Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards and international lender requirements.

Knowledge & Skills

• Stakeholder and crisis communication.
• Trust and reputation management.
• Media relations.
• Community engagement in sensitive environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into plain language.
• Strong planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Calm, credible presence under pressure.
• Integrity, neutrality, and ethical conduct.
• Integrity and accountability, empathy, sound judgment, resilience, collaboration, and strategic perspective.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

Mode of Application

Please note that applications should be submitted via our recruitment portal at https://www.anglogoldashanti.com/careers before close of business on: 

Applicants not contacted within 31 days of applying, should consider their application unsuccessful.

▪ AAIL is an equal opportunity employer.

▪ Women with the required criteria are encouraged to apply.