Entry Level Oil Industry Jobs – Social Affairs Coordinator – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Entry Level Oil Industry Jobs – Social Affairs Coordinator – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Job Title:       Social Affairs Coordinator

Organization: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Land and Social Affairs Coordinator

About US:

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion, transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.

Job Summary: The Social Affairs Coordinator will be responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring of social aspects in the oil and gas sector. He / She will drive a culture for continued development and improvement in best industry societal practices. This role will entail frequent field work in the Albertine Graben region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Guide on interventions to mitigate social risks and impacts that are required to be integrated into policies, plans and programs for the oil and gas sector.
  • Plan for and ensure undertaking of baseline studies to establish relevant social and economic issues that need to be considered in the implementation of oil and gas sector activities.
  • Identify social groups that may be affected by the activities of the oil and gas sector, or who may affect the success of such activities.
  • Coordinate sensitization meetings and stakeholder consultations with host communities and other relevant stakeholders and follow up on actions required.
  • Ensure that all societal related grievances are handled promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationship with host communities and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Actively participate in regular field inspections and monitoring of oil and gas operations.
  • Support land acquisition and compensation related activities.
  • Actively 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.
  • Keenly monitor implementation of Resettlement Action Plans, Community Development Action Plans and Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • Ensure that oil and gas activities are conducted in a manner that preserves the social and cultural heritage of the project areas.
  • Provide input in review and development of relevant policies, legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
  • Actively participate in review of reports including the ESIS, Audits and monitoring reports to ensure that social issues are adequately addressed.
  • Actively contribute to the planning, budgeting and reporting on the activities of the department.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Social Affairs Coordinator job placement must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in any of the following fields; Social Work and Social Administration (SWSA), Social Sciences, Sociology or Social Economics.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any of the following fields; SWSA, Social Sciences, Sociology or Social Economics
  • At least two years of relevant work experience served in a reputable organization.
  • A qualification in the oil and gas sector from an internationally recognized institution is desired
  • Membership with nationally and internationally recognized professional bodies;
  • Sound knowledge of policies, laws, regulations, standards and guidelines governing the oil and gas sector in the country.
  • Familiarity with socio-economic issues related to oil and gas operations.
  • Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Proven track record of outstanding performance.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Possess good administrative and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in the relevant computer packages like Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access, among others

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.

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Deadline: Wednesday, 18th April 2018 by 11:59 pm.

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