Директор по взаимодействию с органами государственной власти/GR Director

Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines, projects and offices in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 9,300 people worldwide. Our core purpose is to lead the world in generating value through responsible mining.

Kinross is represented in Russia by Kupol and Dvoinoye operations, and offices in Anadyr, Bilibino, Pevek, Magadan and Moscow.

Anadyr and Bilibino offices provide administrative support to Kinross' operations in the northern region of Chukotka through interfacing with local and regional authorities, regulators and local communities. The Bilibino office also provides logistics support to the two Russia-based gold mines. Kupol and Dvoinoye high-grade gold and silver deposits are underground mines connected by a 100-kilometer all-season road built over the challenging tundra terrain. A critical role in logistics support for both Kupol and Dvoinoye is played by the company office in the port town of Pevek; this office is also responsible for interaction with port and customs authorities, and organizing delivery of received commodities to Kinross' Kupol and Dvoinoye operations over the 400-kilometer (250-mile) winter road.

Magadan regional office team supports Kinross' operations and projects in Russia through interaction with local, regional and state agencies and authorities, and cooperation with local communities. Moscow Representative Office is involved in active cooperation with the Russian governmental agencies, media, investment and industry associations by providing information on Kinross' activities in Russia and assisting Russian authorities in creating a favorable foreign investment climate in the mining sector.

All offices ensure seamless activity of the company's mine sites and maintain the social license to operate within the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.

Job Description

Government Relations Director

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and executing stakeholder relations program in far eastern regions of Russia;
• Advise on regulatory landscape as well as on socio-economic programs at the Far East of Russia;
• Provide support to Kinross Russia team in the Project development and in future operations in the Khabarovsk Krai;
• Maintain and expand stakeholder relations at the regional and municipal levels;
• Join and actively participate in regional business associations and government advisory councils;
• Organize and administer Kinross' participation in regional industry trade fairs and conferences;
• Coordinate and monitor implementation of socio-economic cooperation with the regional and municipal authorities;
• Provide logistical support in arranging and conducting high-level stakeholder meetings.

Education, experience and skills

• University degree in government administration, politics or macroeconomics preferred, other related disciplines acceptable;
• Training in environment, geology and mining is a plus;
• 3-5 years of formal background in a corporate, state agency or non-government environment, with strong external/government affairs or GR consulting experience;
• Excellent understanding of public policy, environmental and state socio-economic programs;
• Demonstrates awareness and support of the organization's objectives and strategy, and communicates this as appropriate;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Russian, ability to communicate effectively in English;
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills;
• Effective interaction in teams, team player.

We offer

• Job based in Khabarovsk;
• Multicultural team;
• Career and development opportunities;
• Relocation;
• Employment according to the Russian Labor Code.