Tullow Oil Government and Public Affairs Coordinator Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Government and Public Affairs Coordinator

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:
 

Government and Public Affairs Coordinator
 

Reports to: Business Unit Manager
 

Job Purpose: 

• Lead the Government & Public Affairs function in identifying and managing political, regulatory and policy risks associated with Tullow’s business
• Lead efforts to mitigate political, regulatory and policy risks to ensure achievement of  Tullow’s business goals
• Facilitate regular formal engagement between Turkana-based stakeholders and Tullow Kenya

Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with Tullow Kenya’s Turkana County government stakeholder audience, including government ministries, departments, and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) in support of Tullow Kenya operations
• Organises & attends events to engage with senior level non-governmental stakeholders on priority issues as identified through the Tullow Kenya risk register  
• Works with the Government Affairs Manager and Nairobi based departmental staff to understand how emerging Turkana issues, trends, and stakeholder risks may affect Tullow Kenya’s business
• Assist in maintaining the Tullow Kenya public affairs risk register, ensuring that it captures all key Turkana stakeholder related risks
• Maintains the Tullow’s Turkana Stakeholder Register to enable rapid identification of stakeholder groups by issue or entity
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with all Business Units, Government & Public Affairs staff and other departments
• Collaborates with the Communications team and other functions to develop information & communication tools to support external communications
• Represent Tullow Kenya in engagement with Turkana County Government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) engagements

Requirements

• 10-15 years experience of working in senior external-facing government relations/public affairs roles on behalf of a global corporate entity
• Experience working with government both pre- and post-devolution
• Upstream oil & gas industry experience
• Proven ability to plan and implement stakeholder engagement programmes, including project management experience
• Detailed understanding of how to build and maintain stakeholder relationships in a challenging business environment
• Understanding of devolution process and evolving role of county government
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including an ability to advise upwards to inform strategic decision-making,
• Knowledge of stakeholder mapping and issues management
• Production of engagement tools for stakeholders including publications, presentations and other materials
• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales and to prioritize effectively

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.