Vacancy title:
Community Liaison Officer-Midstream

Jobs at:
East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline

Deadline of this Job:
30th August 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 20th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

During the construction phase, the EACOP will create employment benefits in the form of thousands of jobs throughout the pipeline route.

JOB DETAILS:
COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER-MIDSTREAM
-Req: 13903BR

Main Responsibilities
The iob holder based on site is responsible For the following; Engaging stakeholders according to the Stakeholder Engagement Plan in order to dialogue with them about the East Atrican Crude Oil Pipeline(EACOP) operational activities. Mobilizing regular meetings with Project affected Communities, assisting the
Luganda, Runyora, and any other languages spoken in the area.

COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER-MIDSTREAM
-Req: 13903BR

Main Responsibilities
The job holder based on site is responsible For the Following; Engaging stakeholders according to the Stakeholder Engagement Plan in order to dialogue with them about the Fast African Crude Oil Pipeline(EACOP) upuiutiunul activities, Mobilizing rogulor maotings with Project affected Communities, assisting the environmental, social teams and other Consultants in lield visits and the consultation process with communities, local governments and civil society. Providing leodback/any inlarmation to the Community Relations Supervisor tor EACOP protect Management lrom Stakeholders and Follow up on related matters. Assisting the land teams an compensation matters, collecting matters raised by stakeholders. In addition, assisting in resolving and tollow up on grievances while engaging related third parties including the Grievance olticer. Explaining to the local communities about the EACOP project, possible opportunities related for example to employment and provision at local goods and services. Prepare daily and weekly reports on various matters raised by communities on the EACOP proiect. Promoting a positive and open relationship between the EACOP Project and local stakeholders; maintaining a regular presence in communities in accordance with Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP).

Qualifications and Experience

•  Degree in Social Sciences, Human Resources Management or equivalent, etc.
  
•  Minimum 3 years’ experience working with rural communities in community proiects, development protects and or in other similar activities {NGOs), preferably within the designated area at responsibility.
  
•  Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain good relations with a wide range of stakeholders including authorities, local communities, industry, CSOs/NGOs.
  
•  Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  
•  Negotiation, conflict management skills.
  
•  Proficient in Microsoft ottice and Database software like Access, Social data software,
  
•  Report writing and analytical skillsi
  
•  Fluency in English (written and spoken) and Kiswahili essential and in another local language prelerred.d.