There is now a vacancy open for Development Director to ensure the distribution of facts and key information of one of the company’s headline projects.  The proposed project needs to be presented to the key local authority stakeholders on a provincial, county and district level and the relationships and communications managed on an on-going basis in line with official procedures and requirements. Mission To depolarise the stakeholders from being completely against and for (whether the benefits are direct or indirect to the respective parties) Generally to create a win-win, equitable and all inclusive process   Responsibilities To develop communications with local authority stakeholders at a provincial, county and district level regarding the company’s proposed projects and activities Report off-site to the Project Manager and CEO on a weekly and monthly basis, and interim as required Advise the company of policies and procedures of developing projects in the local area Carry out requirements of these policies and procedures (e.g. presenting project plans to relevant committees, holding key stakeholder meetings etc.) Manage relationships and communications with local authority stakeholders Work alongside on-site staff: the Geology Manager to understand technical matters of the proposed project the CSR & Environment Officer to develop community liaison programmes and assist in the implementation of CSR projects Build and advance relations between the company and stakeholders Prepare brief presentations for stakeholders on the proposed project Schedule, coordinate and circulate minutes among group members Collect views, opinions, analyse and make follow up measures on outcomes Person Specification Well-developed facilitation skills and adaptability to different settings while engaging with various stakeholders Analytical interpersonal skills to gain understanding of the stakeholders (i.e.