Field Stakeholder Engagement Officers

Location

Contract Type

The Field Stakeholder Engagement Officer (FSEO) serves as the Company’s primary field interface with

host communities and other local stakeholders within the project area of influence, building trusted

relationships that support safe, uninterrupted and responsible oil and gas operations.

As a core member of the Stakeholder Engagement and Social Performance teams, the role is responsible

for implementing the Community Stakeholder Engagement Plan through proactive outreach, structured

two-way communication, stakeholder intelligence, early issue identification and effective facilitation of the

community grievance mechanism.

The position plays a critical role in strengthening community trust, mitigating social risk, supporting

operational continuity and helping secure and sustain the Company’s social licence to operate.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Sociology, Anthropology, Development

Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Communications or a related discipline

from a recognized institution. A diploma qualification with strong directly relevant

experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 5 years’ progressively responsible experience in community relations,

stakeholder engagement, social performance or community development, preferably

within oil and gas, extractives, energy, infrastructure or other large-scale project

environments.

• Demonstrated field-based experience engaging host communities, local leaders, county

and sub-county administration, civil society groups and contractors in operational or

project settings.

• Proven experience in managing community grievances, documenting stakeholder

engagements, tracking commitments and supporting timely resolution of sensitive

community issues.

• Experience in stakeholder mapping, community sensitization, conflict prevention, issue

escalation and provision of field intelligence to support operational decision-making will

be a strong advantage.

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