Senior Officer - Agricultural

Senior Agricultural Officer

Position Description

Kibali Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Agricultural Officer to support the ARK Project mine expansion feasibility study.

The Senior Agricultural Officer will provide technical agricultural input into the feasibility study, with a focus on agricultural baseline assessments, land use analysis, livelihood impacts, farmer engagement, agribusiness opportunities and sustainable agriculture initiatives within the project area associated with the ARK Expansion project resettlement. The role will support integrated planning with the community relations, environment, land access, permitting and project teams to ensure agricultural risks, impacts and opportunities are accurately identified, assessed, and managed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct agricultural baseline surveys and impact assessments to support the mine expansion feasibility study.

• Identify and document affected agricultural land users, farming systems, crop production patterns, seasonal land use, livelihood dependencies and agricultural assets within the project area.

• Provide technical agricultural input into land access, compensation, resettlement, livelihood restoration and community development planning processes.

• Develop and support sustainable agriculture initiatives that improve productivity, food security, income generation and market participation for local farmers, with specific consideration for vulnerable groups and women farmers.

• Research local farming systems and recommend practical, sustainable agricultural models suitable for small-scale and emerging farmers in the project area.

• Coordinate agriculture-related fieldwork, extension support, demonstration activities, farmer training, input supply, value addition, and market linkage initiatives.

• Engage with local farmers, cooperatives, traditional leaders, local authorities, government departments, schools, NGOs, agribusiness partners, and community stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to agricultural development.

• Support farmers in accessing appropriate, cost-effective, and client-oriented agricultural financial services, including savings, loans, and insurance products where applicable.

• Review and provide technical advice on agribusiness investment proposals, livelihood restoration initiatives, and agricultural enterprise development opportunities.

• Facilitate meaningful public consultation and participation processes to identify agricultural risks, opportunities, and community priorities.

• Maintain accurate farmer databases, agricultural asset inventories, field records, consultation records, and monitoring data in both electronic and hard copy formats.

• Prepare monthly reports, technical inputs, recommendations, and presentations to support feasibility study decision-making.

• Participate in agriculture, environmental education and awareness initiatives linked to responsible land use and sustainable livelihoods.

• Maintain a proactive approach to safety, environmental management, community relations, and ethical conduct in line with Kibali Gold Mine and Barrick values.

• Work collaboratively with supervisors, project teams, consultants, and community stakeholders to deliver high-quality feasibility study inputs.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management or a related field.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in agricultural development, agribusiness, rural development, livelihood restoration, agricultural extension, or community-based agricultural programmes.

• Experience supporting mining, infrastructure, resettlement, land access, environmental and social impact assessment, or feasibility study projects will be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of sustainable agriculture, smallholder farming systems, crop production, value chains, market linkages, input supply, and agricultural financial services.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct agricultural baseline surveys, land use assessments, farmer consultations, and field data collection.

• Strong report writing, data management, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work effectively with local communities, traditional authorities, government agencies, NGOs, consultants, and private sector partners.

• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience using GPS, GIS-enabled tools or digital field data collection platforms will be advantageous.

• High level of initiative, professional integrity, safety awareness, and ability to work independently in a field-based environment.

• A valid driver’s licence.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits

• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues

• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.