Senior RAP Officer - Infrastructure & Resettlement Sites

About the role

Kibali Gold Mine is recruiting a Senior RAP Officer for Infrastructure and Resettlement Sites to support the ARK Project mine expansion feasibility study. The officer develops the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) with a focus on infrastructure needs, host site readiness, land access, resettlement site planning, engagement with Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and early-stage RAP execution. The role works closely with the Social Team, Engineering, Survey/GIS, Environment, Legal, Government Relations and external consultants to meet DRC legal requirements, IFC Performance Standard 5 and company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the development of the Project RAP in line with DRC legislation, IFC Performance Standard 5 and company standards.
• Support the Feasibility Study Manager in presenting the RAP approach, key findings, risks and commitments to communities, authorities and stakeholders.
• Coordinate RAP inputs on site selection, host site readiness, access roads, utilities, community facilities, replacement housing and public infrastructure.
• Work with Engineering, Survey/GIS, Infrastructure and Environment teams to align site layouts, land requirements, infrastructure designs and construction interfaces with RAP commitments.
• Plan feasibility-stage compensation, relocation, livelihood restoration, transitional support and site development; identify, consult and document PAPs.
• Manage RAP data and documentation, including PAP registers, asset inventories, compensation records, agreement trackers, grievance logs and progress reports.
• Support the Grievance Redress Mechanism (logging, tracking, follow-up, resolution support and reporting).
• Oversee field logistics, schedules, consultant inputs and deployment of RAP teams, and escalate risks to the Feasibility Study Manager.
• Maintain monitoring procedures, contribute to progress reports, audit preparation and compliance reviews, and build relationships with communities, authorities and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Land Administration, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil/Infrastructure Planning or a related field; postgraduate qualification in resettlement planning, social performance, EIA or land management is advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years' experience preparing, managing and executing resettlement programmes, land acquisition, social performance, community development or infrastructure-related resettlement for mining or large-scale investment projects.
• Demonstrated experience in feasibility-stage RAP planning, host site assessment, resettlement site development, infrastructure interface planning and land access processes.
• Working knowledge of IFC Performance Standard 5, DRC resettlement processes, land acquisition, compensation principles and livelihood restoration planning.
• Experience managing RAP data, asset inventories, PAP registers, compensation trackers, grievance records, agreement documentation and technical reports.
• Experience coordinating consultants, field teams, community liaison officers and cross-functional teams; strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity with rural and host communities.
• Fluency in French and/or relevant local languages is advantageous.

Required skills

• Knowledge of land survey, GIS, mapping systems, database management and spatial planning tools is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of resettlement budgets, schedules, implementation risks, monitoring and audit/compliance expectations.

What we offer

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• A dynamic, collaborative team and opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.