Information, Education, and Communication Officer

Eramen Minerals Inc.; Santa Cruz; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Eramen Minerals Inc. is seeking a Communications & Community Relations professional to support the IEC and DMTG programs in the local area. You will assist in planning, prepare proposals, and craft publications while maintaining active engagement with village leaders and LGUs.

The role requires strong writing, public speaking, and coordination skills to ensure compliance with SDMP and ISO standards, while managing media content and stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years in IEC or community relations; mining experience is an advantage.
• Ability to develop IEC plans, campaigns, and activities for host and neighboring communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking, and facilitation skills.
• Strong engagement with barangay officials, LGUs, schools, and community orgs.
• Basic understanding of mining operations, environmental management and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning for IEC and DMTG plans and prepare proposals with supporting docs.
• Publish company materials: press releases, newsletters, website content, media ads.
• Update EMI website and social media with relevant feeds.
• Manage IEC programs, coordinate campaigns, and evaluate impacts.
• Prepare quarterly, semiannual, annual SDMP compliance reports.
• Monitor cost codes and maintain internal reports and budgets.
• Coordinate external affairs with government agencies, LGUs, and stakeholders.
• Ensure ISO, safety, environmental, and company policy compliance.

Skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Community engagement

Communication planning

Social development

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Development Communication

Sociology

Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the CRD head in planning for the Annual IEC and DMTG Plan

• Write/prepare all project proposals for IEC and DMTG P/P/As with their supporting documentation prior the implementation

• Prepares and drafts company publications including press releases, newsletters, website contents, print and multi media advertising requirements, and any other medium of publication as may be required

• Regularly updates available website and social media accounts with feeds about EMI

• Handles IEC Radio Programs

• Implements and organizes all IEC and DMTG projects as well as facilitates the evaluation/impact assessment of the same.

• Liquidates and/or consolidates liquidation of financial disbursements for IEC/DMTG P/P/As

• Assists in external audit/monitoring of all IEC programs, projects and activities

• Prepares and submits necessary documentation and project reports related to quarterly, semiannual, and annual SDMP regulatory compliance reports

• Prepares and submits project reports related to quarterly, semi-annual, and annual SDMP regulatory compliance reports

• Ability to monitor cost codes and maintain accurate financial and internal reports, ensuring proper budget tracking, documentation, and compliance with company requirements.

• Monthly Progress reports shall be submitted to the CRO with complete documentation (geo tagged photos, high-definition photos, financial track, and narrative).

• Conducts yearly needs assessment for IEC and DMTG projects

• Assess impact of projects to the barangays after they are completed

• Manage and maintain effective relationships with community stakeholders, including conflict resolution and negotiation, community organizing and facilitation, information gathering and research, and the conduct of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaigns.

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and requirements, including the proper preparation, maintenance, and monitoring of relevant documents, records, and processes.

• Ensures compliance to mine safety, environmental and company rules and regulations/policies within the area of responsibility.

• Facilitate and/or conduct thematic research relevant to environmental protection, enhancement, and community development.

• Monitor community concerns, emerging issues, and the implementation of company-supported programs and activities.

• Implement the company's information dissemination and communication strategies.

• Develop and implement innovative, effective, and appropriate approaches to IEC campaigns.

• Support and coordinate external affairs activities and engagements with government agencies, LGUs, communities, partner organizations, and other stakeholders, as delegated by the ComRel Head.

• Assist to monitor road-related activities and coordinate with concerned departments, contractors, communities, and other stakeholders to address issues and ensure compliance with agreed requirements.

• Asist to monitor and maintain coordination with CSC claimants, and facilitate negotiations and consultations for the development and implementation of the CSC Management Plan.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the ComRel Head or General Manager.

Minimum Competency Standards:

• Bachelor's degree in Development Communication, Communication, Community Development,

• Sociology, Journalism, Public Relations, Environmental Science, or other related fields

• At least 1—3 years of relevant experience in IEC, community relations, community development, public information, communications, or social development; mining experience is an advantage

• Ability to develop and implement Information, Education and Communication (IEC) plans, campaigns, and activities for host and neighboring communities, as well as the implementation of the Development of Mining Technology and Geosciences (DMTG)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal communication

• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with barangay officials, community members,

• LGUs, schools, people's organizations, and other stakeholders

• Basic understanding of mining operations, environmental management, social development, community relations, and regulatory requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other relevant communication, documentation, and presentation tools.

• Ability to maintain accurate activity documentation, attendance sheets, photo documentation, reports, accomplishment reports, and IEC records

• Basic knowledge of relevant MGB/EMB requirements, SDMP/ASDMP, CSR, IEC, and community development-related policies

• Able to identify communication gaps, address community concerns appropriately, and recommend practical communication strategies

• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, respect, professionalism, confidentiality, and awareness of community concerns and dynamics

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, teamwork, initiative, adaptability, and professionalism