2 Community Relations Officer Job Vacancies – Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
Job Title: Community Relations Officer (2 Job Vacancies)
Organization: Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Social Relations Officer
About US:
The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) was established under Section 42 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013 and incorporated under the Company’s Act 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNOC is; “To handle the State’s Commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry.”
Job Summary: The Community Relations Officer will build and maintain relationships with host communities in order to establish a meaningful local presence for UNOC.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular engagements with host communities and other relevant stakeholders in areas of UNOC operations.
- Ensure that UNOC activities, mandate, projects and impact to the communities are understood by the communities, key stakeholders and relevant entities in the areas of UNOC operations.
- Assist and support all UNOC and Joint venture contractors and ensure that they perform their activities without any issues with the community
- Develop and at all times maintain contact with community and other leaders in UNOC areas of operations.
- Identify and promptly report any community issues and or grievances that may arise, including community view of UNOC projects to the Senior Social Affairs Officer.
- Keep a diary of all meetings and provide regular reports on the same.
- Ensure that host communities are engaged by UNOC contractors and/or any other entities involved in UNOC projects.
- Advise on societal related grievances to ensure that they are handled promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationship with host communities and other relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in regular field inspections and monitoring of operations.
- Support land acquisition and compensation related activities.
- Participate in development of appropriate Information, Education and Communication materials for sensitization of communities and other relevant stakeholders
- Mobilize host communities to participate in relevant oil and gas activities and programs.
- Monitor implementation of Resettlement Action Plans and Community Development Action Plans.
- Establish awareness amongst the communities about the role and work of UNOC.
- Perform any other duties may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) Community Relations Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Development Studies Communications or Psychology.
- At least three years of experience working with communities.
- Experience in developing and managing community programs.
- Previous experience in oil and gas E&P operations including social development projects is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of local stakeholders, NGOs, donors, local authorities, local communities in an organization/business unit/project with diverse professionals.
- Ability to communicate and build relationships with individuals and groups.
- Good presentation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate in the native language.
- Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with environmental and socio-economic issues related to the oil and gas sector.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills especially Persuasive Oral Communication.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed and signed applications form, download here, together with certified copies of academic certificates addressed and submitted in TRIPLICATE to the address below. The applications should be delivered through registered mail and courier will also be received. Applications must include a cover letter, application form and supporting documents.
Address to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Uganda National Oil Company Ltd,
Plot 15, Yusuf Lule Road,
P.O. Box 36316, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 12th July 2019 by 5:00pm
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