Exciting Career Opportunity at Dangote Group

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.

Community Liaison Officer (CLO)

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
• Experience5 years
• LocationLagos
• Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding 

 

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)

Community Relations Manager (CRM)

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA  
• Experience10 years
• LocationLagos
• Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding  

 

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.

Method of Application

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

• Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
• Community Relations Manager (CRM)