Public Liaison Officer at Benek Engineering

Role Summary

• Manage BECL relationships with host communities, government agencies, traditional rulers, and other external stakeholders in the Niger Delta.
• Ensure smooth project execution by proactively managing community engagement, resolving disputes, and maintaining the company social licence to operate.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between BECL and host communities in project operational areas.
• Conduct community engagement, stakeholder mapping, and social impact assessments for project locations.
• Negotiate and manage community agreements (MoUs, employment quotas, community development commitments).
• Resolve disputes, grievances, and community-related project disruptions promptly and diplomatically.
• Liaise with local government, state agencies, security agencies, and traditional rulers.
• Support the company CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programme in the Niger Delta.
• Prepare community engagement reports for management and clients.
• Monitor socio-political developments in project areas and advise management on risks and mitigation.

Minimum Requirements

• HND / BSc Degree in Social Sciences, Mass Communication, Public Administration, Law, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in community relations/public liaison in the Niger Delta oil and gas environment.
• Strong knowledge of Niger Delta community dynamics, host community expectations, and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and resolve community disputes in a volatile environment.
• Excellent spoken and written English; proficiency in at least one Niger Delta language (Ijaw, Ogoni, Ikwerre, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Completion of NYSC (mandatory).

Added Advantage:

• Experience working with IOCs on community liaison (Shell, AGIP, Chevron, Total).
• Knowledge of the Nigerian Content Act and GMoU (Global Memorandum of Understanding) frameworks.
• Familiarity with PAYE, GMOU, and community development planning.
• Security awareness and risk management training.

Remuneration
Competitive and commensurate with experience.