Senior Officer - Country Affairs

About the role

Kibali Gold Mine is recruiting a Country Affairs Senior Officer to support the ARK Project mine expansion. Based in the country office in Kinshasa and reporting to the Country Manager, the officer coordinates between the ARK site team and the relevant government administrations, supports the preparation and filing of expansion dossiers and authorisations, and assists the Country Manager with government engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day coordination point between the site team, country office and government administrations, handling requests and follow-ups promptly.
• Coordinate the preparation of expansion dossiers, check their completeness and submit them, keeping a record of submission dates, reference numbers and contacts.
• Prepare draft correspondence, cover letters and briefing materials for the Country Manager and Project Manager.
• Support the Country Manager on ARK matters with ARSP and other bodies, coordinating with Procurement, Legal and the project team.
• Follow up authorisations and approvals for hydroelectric development and infrastructure, and liaise with teams on import filings, customs, logistics, visas, work permits and immigration.
• Maintain a register of submissions, permits and approvals with status, target dates and validity or renewal dates.
• Receive requests for clarification, coordinate technical responses and attend government meetings, recording agreed actions and follow-up.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Country Manager and project leadership, and keep secure records of correspondence and approvals.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in government liaison, regulatory affairs, administrative coordination, permitting or a similar role, preferably in mining, energy, infrastructure or major projects in the DRC.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and filing administrative dossiers with government departments in Kinshasa.
• Excellent written and spoken French, including formal correspondence, and a working proficiency in English.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across a multicultural team and travel to site or other locations as required.

Required skills

• Experience coordinating with technical, legal, procurement, import, logistics, infrastructure and immigration requests.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple dossiers and deadlines.
• Integrity, confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with government bodies and confidential information.
• Advantageous: training in regulatory affairs, government relations, mining administration, project coordination or document management.

What we offer

• A comprehensive compensation package in line with company policy.
• A dynamic, collaborative team and opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation.