Tullow Oil Field Social Performance Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Field Social Performance Manager

 
Do you have what it takes?
 

Tullow is looking for you. 
 

Tullow Oil is Africa’s leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company. 

The Group has interests in over 140 exploration and production licences across 21 countries focusing on four core regions: Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. 

We have a total global workforce of over 2,000 people, with approximately 50% of these working in our African operations. 

Our shares are listed on the London, Irish and Ghana Stock Exchanges and the Group is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.  

Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. 

We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy. 

Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on.

Tullow Oil is seeking talented, motivated, skilled individual to fill the following position:
 

Field Social Performance Manager
 

Reports to: Social Performance Manager
 

Job Purpose: 

• Responsible for the effective delivery of social performance activities to support ongoing operational requirements
• Play a key role in  community and stakeholder grievance resolution
• Ensure field based social performance activities which support day-to-day operations are integrated and managed in an efficient and timely manner
• Work cross functionally with the Operations, Asset Protection, Environment Health and Safety and Human Resource departments to support early integrated planning and execution of site based activities in adherence to Kenya Social Performance guidelines

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and collaborate with field-based functional teams and coordinate Field–level Above-Ground Risk Group Meetings
• Work with Social Performance Administrator/Coordinator to ensure appropriate field level management systems for Social Performance
• Ensure field-based Social Performance Staff have adequate resources and coordinate their utilisation
• Maintain good relations with key stakeholders as required
• Operational management of agreed stakeholder engagement plans and stakeholder support for operational activities
• Operational management of staff dedicated to water resources management unit and oversee development of grievance redress mechanisms
• Operational management and support of land access and resettlement activities and staff
• Operational management of Social Impact, Social Investment activities and staff

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a project management, community relations, social performance, logistics or an operational role.
• Strong track record in building successful relationships and securing alignment between multiple stakeholders
• Experience in relationship management, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
• Solid understanding of international best practice/standards in social performance. 
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Social Performance, Asset Protection and Environment Health and Safety (EHS) issues affecting oil operations
• Ability to translate complex information into strong, easily delivered messages
• Understanding of the UN Global Compact, Voluntary Principles, Extractive Industry and Transparency Initiative (EITI), Equator Principles and other international standards
• Build and maintain a network of local stakeholders and informed parties. 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis. 
• Awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultures / ethnic environments.

How to Apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:

Adept Systems

Management Consultants

eMail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke 

Closing date:  Wednesday 17th September 2014

Applicants from Turkana County are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.