COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER (CNOOC Uganda Limited) Job vacancy in Uganda,

Job  Title: COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER
Organization: CNOOC Uganda Limited
Location: Camp Sites, mobilized to Kampala or other cities if required
Deadline: MONDAY 14th October, 2013 AT 5.00PM.
Background Information:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). As a new company in Uganda, CNOOC Uganda limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local
talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals.
Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges?
Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.
Primary function: Responsible for public relations management of government and the mass media, including formulate Management System of Public Relations and Activities Plan, support related departments to transact documents with government
Primary function: Managing community relations at the camp site, in support of the implementation of the Company operations.
Responsibilities:
·         Act as the contact for the Company and the indigenous community to determine relevant issues for improved relationships between the Company and the Local Community.
·         Developing and managing the relationship with the adjacent Local Community.
·         Dealing with the community related issues at the camp site on behalf of CUL such as complaints and other inquiries which are within the mandate of the function.
·         Communicating with the site stakeholders about the Company's operational activities and corporate social activities
·         Organizing and mobilizing for engagements with the local communities in Hoima District especially in Kingfisher area
·         Suggesting on perception enhancement activities with site stakeholders
·         Support to Company contractors to ensure they adhere to Company Community Relations guidelines
·         Providing feedback on the community's perception and acceptance of the Company
·         Facilitate suitable consultative mechanisms and procedures to provide a conducive environment for partnership between the Company and the community.
·         Contribute to the development of information dissemination materials useful in stakeholder engagement.
·         Monitor the implementation of mitigation projects within the operational area of the Company and suggest areas for improvement.
·         Plan and deliver or organise public presentations, and inform the community members/groups about Company activities and policies.
·         Develop and maintain a register of stakeholders within the operation area and relevant information for the Company operations.
·         Respond to telephone calls, requests for support and enquiries associated with the position's activities from stakeholders and the local communities.
·         Carry out administrative tasks associated with the position's duties, including clerical duties related to writing and responding to correspondence
·         Other duties assigned by superior.
Requirements:
·         Secondary education or Bachelors degree in related disciplines.
·         Minimum 5 years of environmental related working experience.
·         Work experience with rural communities at Albert Lake area is highly preferred
·         Local candidates with local language capability at the southern and south eastern part of Lake Albert Basin is preferred
·         Certificate of attendance at a community based training course is preferred
·         Experience in oil and gas operations desirable
Knowledge:
·         Knowledge of the local community of Lake Albert required
·         Knowledge in implementation of community development project is essential for this position. IT fluent.
·         Excellent team player
·         High standard of business ethics
·         Highly motivated and achievement orientated
HOW TO APPLY
Please send ONLY a CV and Application Letter MERGED into ONE document to this email address: recruitment@cnoocuganda.com
Please DO NOT attach any other documents and ensure to quote the JOB TITLE in the Subject of your email.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.