Community Relations Manager (CRM) at Dangote

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.