Community Relations Manager at WTS Energy

• Handle community relations activities between Host Communities and Company closely.
• Supports the company's business goals by raising awareness in the Host Communities and environs to ensure alignment of strategies and initiatives for maximum benefit to both the communities and the asset.
• Facilitate the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives/strategies in line with agreed and approved Community Engagement Framework for Host Communities for sustainability and co-habitual relationship between asset and stakeholders.
• In conjunction with the Community Development Boards (CDB), manage community matters and drive conflict prevention, management and resolution.
• In conjunction with the CDB and Community Relations Committee (CRC); coordinate
• and developmental projects implementation in the communities to achieve “value for money” and project objective.
• Generate community relations budgets, track and report expenditures.
• Facilitate and promote better relationship amongst communities and other stakeholders. through company-community related activities.

EDUCATION

• B.Sc. (Social Sciences or Relevant Discipline)
• Strong knowledge of community relations dynamics in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Networking & Relationship Management.
• Experience developing and managing community related initiatives and programs.
• Well organized and capable of working with little supervision.
• Possesses strong analytical, influencing and good negotiating skills.
• Leadership and people centric traits, with good managerial abilities.
• A Team player with good decision-making abilities.
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years’ experience in community relations matters in the oil and gas industry, with about 3years in managerial role.