Community Liaison Officer: 12 Month Contract Community Liaison Officer: 12 Month Contract Scate ...

Scatec Solar In person Kathu, NC, ZA (4 days ago)

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since its establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building, and operating solar, wind, and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by company values and a competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy worldwide, protect the environment, and improve quality of life through innovative technology integration. We operate on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

We are looking for a Community Liaison Officer (CLO) based near Kathu, Northern Cape. As the CLO you will maintain stakeholder relations between Scatec and the community and implement social management processes to mitigate project related impacts. You will facilitate and administer economic development projects, fostering continuous community engagement and healthy stakeholder relations.

• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain effective relationships between the local communities and Scatec.
• Build and foster an environment that supports continuous community engagement.
• Liaise with local community stakeholders on behalf of Scatec.
• Engage, facilitate and represent Scatec in public meetings.
• Support the project manager with interfacing with local government and utilities.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Support the Project E&S team in implementing the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP).
• Provide regular and timely information and project updates to the local community and relevant stakeholders, including employment and procurement opportunities at site.
• Create a stakeholder database, and develop and regularly update community profiles and expectations.
• Provide up to date feedback on social risk for inclusion in the Risk Matrix.
• Institutional Arrangements: Liaise with project management and local government offices regarding employment and other opportunities for the communities.
• Participate in relevant forums as a Scatec representative, such as Local Economic Development (LED) and Integrated Development Programme (IDP) forums, Youth and Local business forums, IPP community engagements, etc.
• Social Management and Community Development: Deliver monthly reports on activities.
• Review and identify potential partners for community development initiatives.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of the Socio Economic Development (SED) and Enterprise Development (ED) projects in the communities.
• Communication and Reporting: Develop and distribute regular communications to stakeholders, including newsletters, reports, and updates.
• Prepare and present reports on stakeholder engagement activities to senior management.
• Main point of contact for all community members within their geographical areas.

• An appropriate 3 year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B Degree/equivalent or higher) in community development, human or social sciences, or related fields.
• General knowledge of local and provincial government practices, local policies, regulations, and community dynamics.
• Well developed knowledge of local community cultures, leaders, customs and practices through prior involvement in the community.
• Language: Fluent in written and spoken English & Afrikaans.
• IT skills: MS Office proficiency.
• Must be able to work flexibly according to operational demands.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 3 5 years' experience in socio economic development, stakeholder management or project management is a plus.
• Ability to identify key community risks and opportunities to be managed at the local level.

• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to act as project representative.
• Ability to articulate and deliver information both technical and general at community level.
• Mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Assessment and evaluation capabilities.
• Ability to source and filter information for feeding back to the community.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with all levels of society.
• Demonstrated event management and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate and negotiate.

• Predictable: Demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, share information openly and honestly.
• Driving Results: Demonstrated determination, pro activeness, ability to prioritise and work independently.
• Changemaker: Demonstrate entrepreneurship, challenge status quo, fast learner, take initiatives and adapt.
• Working Together: Demonstrate teamwork, share responsibilities, compromise, maintain a can do attitude.

Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.