Job
Title: Community Relations Manager
Reference: CRM_2013
Advert
Details
Recruiter: Altima Africa
Ltd
Contract: Permanent
Available:
ASAP
Category: Experienced
Offer: Neg.
Profile
Introduction
Our
Client, an independent Oil and Gas company with over 90 licenses in 25
countries seeks to recruit a Community Relations
Manager.
The
company is principally engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development,
production and the sale of hydrocarbons and related activities with operations
in Europe, Africa, South Asia and South America and through successful
exploration and consistent delivery of major projects, the company has become
Africa’s leading independent Oil Company.
The
position holder will be reporting to the Social Performance Manager.
Minimum
Requirements
Essential
Educational and professional qualifications
- Senior education
qualified.
- Five years
previous experience working within a community relations / development
role.
- Previous
exposure to environmental / social impact assessment and management would
be desirable.
- Experience
within a major infrastructure project / resource sector would be highly
desirable, but not essential.
Job
Purpose
To
manage and coordinate the day to day execution of community based activities
(engagement, sensitisation and issues management) according to business
requirements and applicable policies and guidelines.
To
manage grass roots engagement and company reputation / social licence to
operate issues by providing critical input into exploration / appraisal and
development planning activities. It will also have a key role in ongoing issues
management.
To work closely with social impact and investment initiatives / programmes to ensure that community impacts are minimised and build on community relationship.
Manage
and implement supporting systems and processes to ensure community relations
and grievances are managed effectively and transparently.
Job Specification
Community
Relations
- Build and
maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the
operational areas including (but not limited to) impacted communities,
County Officials, the media (as requested), NGOs, religious institutions,
cultural bodies and internal departments.
- In cooperation
with the Social Investment Coordinator, develop and implement community
engagement and social impact mitigation guidelines.
- Deploy community
relations resources according to business requirements and provide input
into business planning processes / decisions as required (accounting for
operational impacts and stakeholder impacts on the business objectives).
- Support
Corporate Affairs in organising, sponsoring and attending events on behalf
of the company and as required.
- Monitor and
prioritise relevant political and social intelligence in the areas of
operation to the company and report this information accordingly (through
direct line reports).
- Provide project
specific oversight and ensure compliance from the community relations
perspective.
- Support internal
systems and procedures relevant to successful integration of Social
Performance requirements in oil exploration and development projects.
- Manage a team of
Field Stakeholder Liaison Officers (or CLOs) on a day to day basis (daily
planning and execution).
- Support
permitting and compensation aspects in the areas of operation.
- Monitor the
effectiveness of access processes and implement improvements and
efficiencies.
- Participate and
contribute to community relations audits / reviews (either internal or
external).
Social
Investment
- Assist in the
day to day execution of field based social enterprise projects and
initiatives as requested by the Social Performance Manager and / or Social
Investment Coordinator.
General
Management
- Provide regular
updates to the Social Performance Team on the status of issues pertaining
to community relations.
- Manage external
consultancies effectively as required.
- Manage
rotational schedule of community liaison officers and deploy resources
according to business requirements.
- Actively support
the training and development of direct reports.
Key
Competencies and Skills
- Experience in
the management of grievances and grievance management systems.
- Ability to
integrate consultation outcomes into business and project planning as
required.
- Ability to
delegate to team members and guide outcomes.
- Proven ability
to manage complex matters in a transparent and inclusive fashion.
- Demonstrated
ability to produce effective frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure
timely access and minimize associated impacts.
- Ability to
develop and implement strategies (including key stakeholder engagement) to
secure desired outcomes and support objectives.
- Build and
maintain a network of local stakeholders and informed parties.
- Ability to
translate complex information into strong, easily delivered messages,
including the ability to influence, inspire confidence and build trust at
all levels.
- Ability to
manage external consultants / advisors (as appropriate) to support key
deliverables and build capacity.
- Able to work on
own initiative as well as effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent
written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to
manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis.
- Awareness and
sensitivity to diverse cultures.
- Demonstrates a
high level of personal integrity.
- Establishes priorities
and works with minimal direction.
- Collaborative
with heightened communications and related interpersonal skills.
- Participates in
proactive team efforts to achieve departmental goals.
- Self motivated
and uses initiative and judgment to attain the best results.
- Demonstrates a
personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment.
- Supports the
client’s values.
How
to Apply
If
you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online
by 5 pm, 30th April 2013.
Please
note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
