Job Description
Join us in this exciting role as our Pipeline Integrity Lead.
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You will be part of a team managing the Pipeline Integrity Programme, a proprietary standard developed by De Beers, which tracks and traces diamonds across the diamond jewellery value chain from point of rough diamond trading to cutting and polishing processes and through to diamond inscription for onward sale to consumers. All underpinned through third party verification.
You’ll make us shine
You enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team and can communicate easily and openly with your colleagues.
You are also passionate about quality work and know that good communication does not just happen – a great deal of care is taken to ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness.
With a fascinating product, a global business and great stories to tell, come and be part of our team.
We’re the world’s leading diamond company – a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.
To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.
In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.
Job Description :
The role entails providing support to the Head of Ethical and Sustainable Value Chains in managing special projects and due diligence to support initiatives that identify and address ethical and sustainable risks to the diamond jewellery value/supply chain.
Your role will be:
- Actively manage the implementation and administration of the Pipeline Integrity Standard.
- Evolution of standards on an ongoing basis to ensure that new and emerging risks are addressed.
- Support the relationship management between programme participants, appointed auditors and internal stakeholders.
- Establish training and capacity building materials for delivery to programme participants and auditors, including generic and tailored training.
- Manages good relations and clear communications with relevant business units and internal team on due diligence requirements, outcomes and makes recommendations on finding for decision-makers.
- Degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline essential, with a post graduate degree considered an advantage (i.e. International Relations/Development, Management, CSR, Economics)
Role-specific knowledge:
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills is essential
- Sound understanding of due diligence requirements for counterparties, in the context of reputational and ethical integrity.
- Previous extensive experience of the diamond industry including practical diamond skills – both rough and polished – an advantage
- Self-motivated and proactive at taking initiative.
- Strong knowledge of local business practices in the major jewellery manufacturing centers
- Strong Knowledge of the Responsible jewellery Council requirements or a proven ability to learn on the job.
Who We Are:
Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds. Together with our joint venture partners, we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents.
We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.
We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. We’re constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it ‘Building Forever’ - it’s fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.
Safety
Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Closing Date 21st December 2020