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.
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
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.