Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
Location: Lagos
Business: Refinery
Fuction/Domain: Corporate Communications
Position Description
- The primary role of the CLO is to support the Community Relations Manager in the implementation of a community development and engagement strategy.
- The CLO will work as part of a team in managing community relations strategy within the Project target areas that will assist local people to:
- Identify issues and find solutions to their own needs.
- Work together in taking action on the issues identified, which affect their lives.
- Support the development of local governance within the community
Job Responsibilities
Implementation of community development strategy:
- Work with the Community Relations Manager (CRM) in implementing a community development strategy that has clear guidelines, maintains confidentiality, a mechanism for follow up work and clearly fits in with the aims, objectives and actions for implementation over a 5-year period.
- Support the CRM during outreach programmes and in developing relations with key individuals and groups in the target areas in the Project host communities.
Desired Qualification/Preferred Competencies
- A degree or HND in Sociology, Community or Rural Development, Political Science, Humanities or related fields.
- At least five years working experience in similar role.
- Demonstrated experience in working with rural communities & community groups especially in troubled areas.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written skillsGood facilitation skills.
- Fluency in English is a must.
- Ability to speak local language is essential (Yoruba and Ijebu dialect)
How to Apply
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Job Title: Community Relations Manager (CRM)
Location: Lagos
Business: Refinery
Function/Domain: Corporate Communications
Job Description
- The primary role of the CRM is the development and implementation of a community development strategy in line with Project objectives.
- The CRM will lead the team in managing community relations strategy within the Project target areas that will assist local people to:
- Identify issues and find solutions to their own needs.
- Work together in taking action on the issues identified.
- Support the development of local governance within the community and build their confidence and skills to participate.
Job Responsibilities
Design and implementation of community development strategy:
- Work with the Project Management, Group General Manager Corporate Relations, Group Social Manager, existing Community Based Organizations and community groups/local institutions (elders, men, women and youth) in developing a community development strategy that has clear guidelines, maintains confidentiality, a mechanism for follow up work and clearly fits in with the aims, objectives and actions for implementation over the next 5 years.
Desired Qualification/Preferred Competencies
- A Degree in Sociology, Community or Rural Development, Political Science, Humanities or related fields.
- A Master Degree in related field would be an added advantage
- At least 10 years working experience in similar role at a management position.
- Proactive personality with ability to work independently.
- Vast knowledge community related issues in the oil and gas sector.
- Proven Conflict Resolution skills.
- Certified Project Management Skills.
- Ability to deliver training programmes.
How to Apply
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Deadline:14th April, 2017.
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