Hobark International Limited - The parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.
Hobark International Limited is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Community Relations Officer
Job Code: Req-0805
Location: Unyenge, Mbo LGA, Akwa Ibom State.
Role
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.
Method of Application
Qualified and Interested candidate should:
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