In cooperation with company Site Supervisors/leaders, oversee and coordinate all field based social performance activities in support of exploration and appraisal, as well as early development planning.
- Ensure that operational planning takes account of non-technical above ground risks, trends and events that may negatively affect company ability to execute the agreed (or proposed) work programme.
- Social performance compliance oversight of company and Contractor field operations.
- Provide social performance support to all departments in the pre-planning, construction of new well pads, camp locations, forward operating bases etc.
- Input into work programme schedules, budgets and resourcing requirements.
- Ensure that lines of communication and information flows are effective between respective sites and between site operations and Nairobi with respect to above ground risk mitigation.
- Contribute to risk assessments and management planning as required.
- Participate and contribute to functional audits / reviews (either internal or external).
- Support and advise to initiatives owned by Social Performance, environmental awareness and local content which contribute to broader environmental and social performance management as requested.
- Support company-hosted VIP and external stakeholder visits to site installations and other locations as requested
Leadership & General Management
- Coordinate and collaborate with ask field-based functional teams including but not limited to operations, Civils, Drilling, EHS, Asset Protection, Facilities and Coordinate a Field-level Above-Ground Risk Group Meeting
- Work with SP Administrator/Coordinator to ensure appropriate field level management systems for SP
- Ensure awareness and application of relevant standards and procedures (e.g., safety, financial, etc)
- Ensure field-based SP Department has adequate resources and coordinate utilisation of resources as required
- Build local capacity through mentoring and coaching activities.
- Maintain relations with key stakeholders as required
- Support project development activities as required
- Coordinate with functional managers and SP Manager on continuous/daily basis
Stakeholder Engagement & Grievance Management
- Operational management of stakeholder engagement clusters and staff (including supervisors, officers and VSOs)
- Operational management of agreed stakeholder engagement plans and stakeholder support for operational activities (seismic, drilling)
- Operational management of dedicated FSEO assigned to Water Resources Management Unit (WRMU), grievance redress mechanism, Kapese IOB, etc
- Managed SE response to field issues as required
- Represent company at key engagements as requested.
Land Access and Resettlement
- Operational management of Land Access and Resettlement activities and staff
- Support of land access and resettlement activities undertaken to support operations including seismic, drilling, water, civils, etc.
Social Impacts
- Operational management of Social Impact activities and staff
- Support of social impact activities
Social Investment
- Operational management of Social Investment activities and staff
- Support of social investment activities
Skills & Experience
- Experience in a project management, community relations, social performance, logistics or an operational role.
- Strong track record in building successful relationships and securing alignment between multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in relationship management, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
- Solid understanding of international best practice/standards in social performance.
- Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Social Performance, Asset Protection and EHS issues affecting oil operations, including an ability to build a holistic picture of the key factors as they affect the company.
- Proven track record of planning.
- Ability to translate complex information into strong, easily delivered messages, including the ability to influence, inspire confidence and build trust at all levels.
- Proven ability to manage complex matters in a transparent and inclusive fashion.
- Ability to integrate non technical risks in into business and project planning as required.
- Understanding of the UN Global Compact, Voluntary Principles, EITI, Equator Principles and other international standards.
- Build and maintain a network of local stakeholders and informed parties.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis.
The salary for this position is negotiable.
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 900300.
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