Newmont’s
African Regional Headquarters is located in Accra, Ghana, and is one of five
core operating regions of Newmont Mining Corporation (http://www.newmont.com/),
one of the largest gold companies in the world. Newmont operates the Ahafo Mine
in the Brong-Ahafo Region and the Akyem Project in the Eastern Region. The company
has approximately 46,000 employees and contractors worldwide, and employs over
6,500 employees and contractors in Ghana.
African Regional Headquarters is located in Accra, Ghana, and is one of five
core operating regions of Newmont Mining Corporation (http://www.newmont.com/),
one of the largest gold companies in the world. Newmont operates the Ahafo Mine
in the Brong-Ahafo Region and the Akyem Project in the Eastern Region. The company
has approximately 46,000 employees and contractors worldwide, and employs over
6,500 employees and contractors in Ghana.
Ahafo
Mine:
Mine:
The
Ahafo mine has made significant sustainable development projects to its host
Ahafo communities. This includes the establishment of the Ahafo Development
Fund (NADeF) where the company contributes US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1%
of net pre-tax annual profit from the mining operation into the fund.
Ahafo mine has made significant sustainable development projects to its host
Ahafo communities. This includes the establishment of the Ahafo Development
Fund (NADeF) where the company contributes US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1%
of net pre-tax annual profit from the mining operation into the fund.
In
2010, the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GBC)
voted Newmont Ghana as a leading company in the fight against HIV/AIDS and
Malaria prevention. One of the company’s initiatives – The Ahafo Linkages
Program, designed to maximize procurement from local Ahafo businesses, also won
the most awards at the 2010 Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply UK
(CIPS) Procurement Awards.
2010, the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GBC)
voted Newmont Ghana as a leading company in the fight against HIV/AIDS and
Malaria prevention. One of the company’s initiatives – The Ahafo Linkages
Program, designed to maximize procurement from local Ahafo businesses, also won
the most awards at the 2010 Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply UK
(CIPS) Procurement Awards.
Akyem
Project:
Project:
The
Akyem Project is one of Newmont’s new core areas in Ghana. It is currently in
the construction stage and is expected to commence production in late 2013 or
early 2014.
Akyem Project is one of Newmont’s new core areas in Ghana. It is currently in
the construction stage and is expected to commence production in late 2013 or
early 2014.
Newmont
was the first gold mining company to be listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability
World Index (DJSI) and has for the fifth year running remained on the DJSI.
Newmont was recently ranked 42nd in the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List by the
Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine, and remains the only gold company
listed in the S&P 500 index.
was the first gold mining company to be listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability
World Index (DJSI) and has for the fifth year running remained on the DJSI.
Newmont was recently ranked 42nd in the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List by the
Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine, and remains the only gold company
listed in the S&P 500 index.
Newmont
Ghana’s industry leading performance is reflected through its high standards in
environmental management, health and safety for our employees, and creating
value and opportunity for our host communities and shareholders.
Ghana’s industry leading performance is reflected through its high standards in
environmental management, health and safety for our employees, and creating
value and opportunity for our host communities and shareholders.
We
offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the
benefits you would expect from a global company. This combined with our growth
opportunities and extended mine life makes Newmont a great company to work
with.
offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the
benefits you would expect from a global company. This combined with our growth
opportunities and extended mine life makes Newmont a great company to work
with.
PURPOSE:
Responsible
for executing the services and contracts strategy, including procedures and
training of field and office personnel, so as to provide a first class service
to end users.
for executing the services and contracts strategy, including procedures and
training of field and office personnel, so as to provide a first class service
to end users.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES:
DUTIES:
•
Assist the Finance and Departmental Managers in all key Administration aspects
of Contract Management (maintaining registers, preparing contract documentation
etc). This will include liaising with Ahafo Operations team members, external
consultants and contractors.
Assist the Finance and Departmental Managers in all key Administration aspects
of Contract Management (maintaining registers, preparing contract documentation
etc). This will include liaising with Ahafo Operations team members, external
consultants and contractors.
•
Action the procurement for services as required for Ahafo Operations activities
(current, ongoing and future).
Action the procurement for services as required for Ahafo Operations activities
(current, ongoing and future).
•
Perform procurement liaison duties with Ahafo Operations departments,
contractors and consultants. This will include receiving and actioning invoices
for payment.
Perform procurement liaison duties with Ahafo Operations departments,
contractors and consultants. This will include receiving and actioning invoices
for payment.
•
Directing and supporting the development of all procurement and contract
activities.
Directing and supporting the development of all procurement and contract
activities.
•
Performing and training personnel on total material management and contract
tasks.
Performing and training personnel on total material management and contract
tasks.
•
Assist the Manager – Services and operations management team in contract
negotiations and claim settlements.
Assist the Manager – Services and operations management team in contract
negotiations and claim settlements.
•
Reviewing and approving bid tabulations with on-site teams.
Reviewing and approving bid tabulations with on-site teams.
•
Setting up and maintaining a system for Ahafo Operations to administer and
close-out contracts.
Setting up and maintaining a system for Ahafo Operations to administer and
close-out contracts.
•
Act as custodian of Contractor/Vendor Securities, i.e. Bank Guarantees, Bonds
etc.
Act as custodian of Contractor/Vendor Securities, i.e. Bank Guarantees, Bonds
etc.
•
Liaising with Departmental Managers and respective contractor representatives
with regards to correspondence relating to contract documents.
Liaising with Departmental Managers and respective contractor representatives
with regards to correspondence relating to contract documents.
•
Provide staff support to the Supply Chain Director, Senior Manager Sourcing
& Procurement and Manager – Services as and when required.
Provide staff support to the Supply Chain Director, Senior Manager Sourcing
& Procurement and Manager – Services as and when required.
TRAINING
& EXPERIENCE(Qualification, Yrs of experience and
field)
& EXPERIENCE(Qualification, Yrs of experience and
field)
•
Degree (Building Technology/Civil Engineering or other related discipline).
Degree (Building Technology/Civil Engineering or other related discipline).
•
Must be computer literate
Must be computer literate
•
At least 6 years Contracts experience.
At least 6 years Contracts experience.
•
Contract Administration experience in the Extractive Industry, preferably
Mining or Oil & Gas and/or Construction Industry.
Contract Administration experience in the Extractive Industry, preferably
Mining or Oil & Gas and/or Construction Industry.
•
Previous experience in remote locations is desirable.
Previous experience in remote locations is desirable.
•
Must possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and pay close
attention to details.
Must possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and pay close
attention to details.
•
Have a working knowledge of contracting practices and documentation.
Have a working knowledge of contracting practices and documentation.
•
Must possess and demonstrate high ethical and professional standards in all
dealings
Must possess and demonstrate high ethical and professional standards in all
dealings
Job:
*Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement
*Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement
Title:
Senior Contract Officer
Senior Contract Officer
Location:
AFR-GHANA-Ahafo
AFR-GHANA-Ahafo
Requisition
ID:
161522
ID:
161522
How to Apply
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