Resettlement and Community Relations Superintendent at APM Terminals

APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace.

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We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Resettlement and Community Relations Superintendent

Ref.: AT-045999
Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Provide local leadership and public representation on Resettlement and Social Performance on behalf of the BPDC in accordance with company values.
• Deliver on allocated aspects of the RAP and other social performance activities in a timely manner to meet the project schedules, budgets and timelines.
• Technically review and challenge consultant progress against target with regards to RAP development and execution.
• Ensure oversight of project commitments related to social performance and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.
• Contribute pro-actively to the identification and management of non-technical project risks as part of the wider project management organisation.
• Actively manage and execute Consultation program with affected populations regarding mitigation of effects and development opportunities.
• Execute procedures for recording and processing grievances.
• Interact with wider project management organisation and technical functions to raise awareness and ensure social performance commitments are incorporated into wider project e.g. Procurement and HR processes.
• Develop and execute an appropriate CSR program and contributions to communications.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Resettlement Project Manager and others as required.

Requirements
Who we are looking for

• Post-graduate qualification in social science, anthropology, natural resource management or a related discipline.
• 5 years working experience in a relevant area including experience playing a key role within a major resettlement project in areas with customary land ownership.
• Experience in working with international standards relevant to resettlement (e.g. IFC Performance Standard 5).
• Experience of managing engagement with local and national government institutes and representatives, regulators and communities on resettlement issues.
• Strong track record in building successful relationships and securing alignment between multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Experienced in working in time-bound projects including reporting into a project management structure.
• Deep understanding of local customs, traditions, and practices that govern affected communities.
• The candidate should ideally be a Nigerian national, speaking Yoruba whereas speaking Egun would be an advantage and be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Experience of working in remote and challenging environments.
• A team-player that can interact with multiple disciplines and collaborate in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team
• Works well without supervision and performs well under pressure. Is able to set priorities.
• Must be able to handle confidential company information with complete discretion and can prioritize responsibilities in order to handle a demanding workload.
• Must have high ethical standards.

Application Closing Date:
29th May 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
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