Community Relations Supervisor

Key Deliverables

Community Relations & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary field representative for community engagement activities across OML 148 host communities.

• Build and sustain productive relationships with community leaders, youth groups, women associations, community development committees, traditional institutions, and other local stakeholders.

• Facilitate regular community engagement sessions to communicate operational updates, project activities, and company initiatives.

• Monitor community sentiments, emerging concerns, and potential operational risks, providing timely reports and recommendations to management.

• Manage community entry protocols and access requirements for operational teams and contractors.

• Support negotiations and implementation of community-related agreements and commitments.

• Coordinate resolution of community grievances and disputes before escalation into operational disruptions

Sustainable Development & Community Investment

• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community development projects within OML 148.

• Liaise with community leadership to identify priority development needs aligned with company objectives.

• Track implementation of social investment initiatives and ensure delivery meets agreed outcomes.

• Monitor project execution and provide periodic updates on impact, progress, and stakeholder feedback.

• Support community awareness programs related to health, education, livelihoods, environment, and social development.

Operational Support & Free-to-Operate (FTO)

• Support operational teams in securing and maintaining uninterrupted access to company facilities and project locations.

• Coordinate community sensitization activities ahead of project mobilizations, maintenance campaigns, surveys, drilling programs, and other field operations.

• Facilitate peaceful resolution of issues that may affect operational continuity.

• Work closely with security and operations teams to identify and mitigate community-related risks.

• Support implementation of the company’s Shared Prosperity and FTO optimization initiatives aimed at reducing dependency on cash-based community interventions while promoting sustainable partnerships.

Government & External Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain effective relationships with relevant local government authorities, regulatory agencies, community-based organizations, and other external stakeholders.

• Support engagement activities involving government officials, regulatory inspections, and community-related audits.

• Represent the company at community meetings, stakeholder forums, and engagement platforms as directed.

Governance, Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder engagements, grievances, resolutions, commitments, and community agreements.

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on community relations activities, risks, incidents, and mitigation actions.

• Monitor compliance with community-related commitments and follow up on outstanding obligations.

• Support budget monitoring and proper utilization of community relations resources.

   

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, community development, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Mass Communication, or related discipline.

• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, external affairs, or related functions within the oil and gas industry.

• Prior experience working within Delta State and Niger Delta communities is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of host community engagement and conflict management practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing.

   

Knowledge/Skills 

• Strong understanding of Niger Delta community dynamics and stakeholder management practices.

• Knowledge of conflict prevention, negotiation, and grievance management.

• Understanding of Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) requirements under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

• Familiarity with community development planning and implementation.

• Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Basic knowledge of oil and gas operations and associated community impacts.