Community Relations Officers (Onshore) at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. Our clients are based globally and offer a wide range of vacancies in oil, gas and energy. WTS Energy places suitable engineers and consultants in any phase of Oil and Gas projects and in all skills relating to: Geoscience, Drilling Management and Well Services, Facilities, (FEED) Engineering, Construction, Pipeline, Subsea, Commissioning and Start Up and Operations and Maintenance. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

WTS is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Community Relations Officer (Onshore)

Location: Nigeria
Job Number: WTSOA7780

Job Description
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Take on a public relations job that basically makes the company look good to the people living in the area where SCMF operates.
• Keep a listening ear in the community for what is said about the company and takes action to correct any misunderstanding.
• Make community contributions on behalf of the company and address conflicts/controversy immediately.
• Implement recruitment guidelines as approved by the HR leadership to ensure capturing the immediate populace as its workforce whenever necessary.
• Assure the community that the company has complied with state and federal safety laws as it concerns environmental impact.
• Organize relief or help for families in need if a tragic event occurs in the community and also makes the presentation on behalf of the company.
• Recommend to company when it is wise to support local charities, NGOs and schools in the area of operation.
• Recommend to company when to help support the social, medical or financial needs of the Unyenge community.
• Visit community colleges, secondary and primary schools near the area and conducts seminars on career guidance and counseling.
• Participate in community occasions to represent the company, identify with the community and show solidarity to their causes.
• Issue press releases in coordination with headquarter public relations unit on any issue concerning health and safety of workers or its production facilities in the affected community.
• Is responsible for creating a variety of information about SCMF's programs, services, and initiatives and distributing that information using the approved media platforms.

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's degree in the Arts or Humanities, Social or Behavioral Sciences or its equivalent is basic.
• A one year experience in HR or PR functions is an added advantage.
• Professional certification from NIPR or its equivalent may be considered.
• At least 3 years' previous experience in community relations function in an oil and gas company is a benefit.
• Demonstrated experience in working with the media and community partnerships is added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online