About Us
K92 Mining Limited is the owner of the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth while contributing significantly to Papua New Guinea’s economy. More than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG, and our local initiatives — including educational scholarships, agricultural support, and health outreach programs — help improve the quality of life and build long-term capacity in surrounding communities.

About the Role
This senior leadership role ensures all programs are strategically aligned with operational priorities, MOA commitments, and community aspirations. By transforming investments into structured, evidence-based programs, the Principal strengthens community resilience, mitigates social risk, and delivers lasting socio-economic benefits across the mine life cycle — from exploration through to closure.

Key Accountabilities
Operating across the entire mine life cycle, from exploration to closure, the role ensures investments remain relevant, adaptable, and resilient while aligning all work with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards. Responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Strategy – Lead and mentor the Community Affairs - Social Development team, integrate annual work plans and budgets into a unified strategy, and champion strategic community investment across the company.

• Social Investment Effectiveness – Deliver measurable social and economic value, ensuring outputs and outcomes are clearly reported for sustainability and IFC compliance.

• MOA & SEDP Commitments – Ensure contractual obligations under the Memorandum of Agreement and Social & Economic Development Plan are delivered transparently and on time.

• Community Resilience & Livelihoods – Develop programs that strengthen resilience to economic shocks and mine closure, supporting long-term sustainable development.

• Commitments & Expectation Management – Manage both formal obligations and informal community expectations with clear communication, transparency, and realistic timelines.

• Annual Planning & Reporting – Prepare integrated Social Development plans, budgets, and quarterly performance updates highlighting progress, risks, and recommendations.

About You
To be considered for this senior role, you will bring proven leadership and deep expertise in social development programming within extractives or related industries, particularly in a context of developing countries. You will also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience in community investment or development program management in the extractives or related sectors.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across diverse geographies.

• Strong knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and community engagement methodologies.

• High-level negotiation, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Life at K92
Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, ensuring that every employee can reach their highest potential without discrimination.

Our camp is well managed and provides healthy meals made from locally sourced produce, along with internet, cable TV, and a gymnasium. We offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentive plans, savings programs, medical assistance, and access to wellbeing and employee assistance programs, all supported by a friendly roster system.

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey. Submit your application through our website today.