Stakeholder Liaison Officer Job in Kenya – International Independent Power Producer

Stakeholder Liaison Officer Job in Kenya – International Independent Power Producer

November 19, 2014

Job Description

Position: Stakeholder Liaison Officer

The Organisation: Our client is an international independent power producer with extensive international know-how in developing, financing and operating photovoltaic solar power plants.

The organisation is seeking to set up a 40MW solar power plant in Kenya.

Job Purpose: The Stakeholder Liaison Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm’s policies and programs related to social impacts of its projects as set forth in the Environmental and Social Action Plan agreed upon with the key investors to the project.

The Stakeholder Liaison Officer will work in collaboration with other executives to lead and implement the company´s Policies and Programs on Stakeholder Engagement, Public Disclosure, Security Management, Grievance Redressal (for employees, contract workers and external stakeholders) and develop, implement and manage the company´s Social Investment Policy and Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement/Public Disclosure
• Internal / External Grievance Mechanism
• Community Health & Safety during construction
• Develop a Security Personnel Policy for managing security personnel
• Social Investment Policy and Program
• Workplace and environment
• External Communication & Internal communication
• Reporting

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or any business related discipline
• Minimum 5 years management experience in a Community Investment or Corporate Responsibility role, or a project management role in a professional services setting.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Community Investment/Corporate Social Responsibility best practice in the corporate sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in the community/charity sector

Core Competencies

• Relationship management, team work and cooperation
• Planning and organizing
• Impact and influence
• Problem solving
• Communication

How to Apply

Send your CV to: talentresource254@gmail.com

Interested candidates should submit an application letter and an updated CV

Closing date for receiving applications is 25th November 2014.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted