JOB ADVERTISEMENT: : Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
Who we Are:
Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. The Management of Rutongo Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Internal and external Competent, Qualified and Experienced staff for the following position:
Job Title:: Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
Department: Environment and Community
Reports To: Environment and Community Superintendent
Location: Rutongo Mines
Job Purpose:
- To ensure compliance with E&C standards, plans, programs and policy requirements and all legal and other requirements to which Trinity Metals subscribes.
- To operationalise, manage and monitor Trinity Metals’ social plans, policies and procedures such as community relations, land acquisition, compensation and resettlement, influx management and land use planning.
- To establish processes and targets for incorporating management of community related issues into management of the company so as to achieve Trinity Metals’ objectives.
- To be familiar with Trinity Metals’ operations and all affected communities, households and other key stakeholders, and advise Trinity Metals management appropriately
- To establish and manage processes for ensuring land acquisition and asset compensation is carried out fairly and equitably
- To provide support for all departments on E&C and to foster a good working relationship.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement, monitor and adapt Trinity Metals’ Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Resettlement Policy Framework and the associated action plans;
- Ensure those employees and others working on behalf of the company at all levels and functions are aware of the E&C performance expectations and the consequences of not meeting them;
- Work as a team with all departments to assist them to achieve their E&C performance expectations;
- Ensure assigned actions related to E&C obligations are completed in a timely manner;
- Serve as the interface between Trinity Metals and the grass-roots communities, local government stakeholders, and NGOs that are affected and interested in Trinity Metals’ activities;
- Commission, manage and/or support external service providers where necessary;
- Manage Trinity Metals’ relations with neighbouring communities, those affected by the mine site and associated facilities, local government representatives, and other local stakeholders;
- Manage, monitor and ensure closure on issues from the company Grievance Register and Stakeholder Engagement Register and other registers and trackers;
- Manage and coordinate land acquisition and compensation process with the communities and government on behalf of the company;
- Keep up-to-date records (including meeting minutes, reports, compensation records etc.) and carry out frequent and regular reporting to management;
- Maintain and assist in the production and review of E&C management documentation, such as policies, procedures, manuals, management plans, etc;
- Maintain and assist in the production and review of E&C management documentation, such as policies, procedures, manuals, management plans, etc;
- Report all E&C hazards, near misses and incidents in accordance with site requirements;
- Complete E&C incident and grievance investigations and carry out action plans as required;
- Routinely review E&C performance within all work areas;
- Maintain E&C policies and legal obligations so they are up-to-date and applicable;
- Liaise regularly and frequently with HR, Procurement, H&S, Mining and Geology and Environment Managers on community related issues;
- Build good community and stakeholder relations to maintain a social licence to operate;
- Support Community, Health and Safety functions to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of integrated health, safety, environment and community management;
- Ensure there is coordination, communication within the company and that Trinity Metals’ social risks are minimised where possible;
- Co-ordinate and facilitate general E&C awareness sessions (e.g. induction) and specific training courses for all employees, contractors and suppliers as required;
- Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on E&C, as required;
- Assist with the implementation of E&C sustainable practices throughout the site;
- Complete monitoring and database maintenance as per license conditions and reporting requirements;
- Promote a favourable public image of the company through community outreach programs;
- Good knowledge of community issues relevant to the mine operations;
- Ensure community and social awareness and knowledge of all personnel and contractors on site;
- Provide professional community and social advice, when required;
- Initiates self-reliance and livelihood projects for the communities surrounding the concession and those within for their wellbeing; and
- Any other duties as directed by your leaders.
1. QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, political science, anthropology, Development Studies, rural development) or related topics.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- A clear ability to relate and communicate with all relevant stakeholders (e.g. project-affected communities, local government officials, Trinity Metals management) and to influence and listen at an all levels of community.
- A committed team player with outstanding interpersonal skills, a clear vision in their field of expertise, capable of managing and working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook for producing report and developing and maintaining databases.
- Thoroughly understand the socio-economic conditions and values within the impacted communities.
- A strong personal commitment to implement policies and procedures, with the ability to foster strong health, E&C awareness culture among personnel.
- Ability to work with people from a wide range of nationalities and cultures and the willingness to share skills and knowledge with others.
- Good planning, organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and the self-discipline to achieve tasks on time.
- Good report writing skills.
- Valid Driver’s Licence (Category A or B) is a plus.
- Good competency in both Kinyarwanda and English.
Applying for the Positions:
Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the e-mail recruitment.rmines@trinity-metals.com for Human Resources Office indicating the position you are applying for and addressed to the General Manager of Rutongo Mines Ltd.
- A Motivation letter addressed to the General Manager explaining your suitability for the position.
- A Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names.
- A copy of education and training certificates
- A copy of relevant work certificates.
- A copy of ID
The deadline for Application is Tuesday 21th, 2026, at 5 PM.
The applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
For other inquiries please contact +250 795 588 567
Done at Rutongo, on July 7th, 2026
NGENZI Jean François Regis
General Manager
Rutongo Mines Ltd