Community Liaison Officer Job in Kenya


Community Liaison Officer

Tullow Oil is Africa’s leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company and is a constituent of the London FTSE100. 

The Group has interests in over 100 exploration and production licences across 24 countries focusing on four core regions: Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. 

Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. 

We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy. 

Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on. Tullow Kenya BV is seeking to appoint the following position:
   
Reporting to the Field Supervisor, Stakeholder Engagement; the Community Liaison Officer will build a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship between Tullow and the stakeholders in the area of operation by acting as the key interface between the Company and local stakeholders.

Roles and responsibilities
  • Undertake key processes aimed at generating and sustaining the social license to enable smooth implementation of operations;
  • Support Tullow in the communities and public events with a view to enhancing Tullow understanding of community dynamics and community needs;
  • Develop and maintain close networks with local, district and county leadership; Liaise with relevant local, state, district and county authorities to ensure good stakeholder relationships;
  • Develop and sustain an effective two-way communication network between the Company and Advisory committees;
  • Provide business insight and advise the Company about community activities that may impact Tullow operations;
  • Gather information on social impact of Tullow operations on immediate communities and consult internally and with community leadership on mitigation measures;
  • Submit daily activity reports to line manager or his designate.
  • Monitor interaction between sub/Contractors, locally employed persons and local communities and report any impropriety or Concern to the Company
  • Carry out sensitization campaigns to educate the local communities on Tullow’s activities on the ground.
Required skills/Qualifications:
  • Diploma in a related subject such as Sociology, human resources, Business Administration or Project Management
  • At least two years relevant work experience  preferably in community development and Project management
  • Language proficiency in English, Swahili and the local languages.
  • Knowledge of local customs and traditions of the communities in Block 12A (Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties) is an added advantage
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Advanced Communication, Organization and Reporting skills.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in ms and computer application
How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees before Friday 24th May 2013 to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.