Description
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCEEducation / Qualifications:
Advanced Degree in Communications, Social Science, Environmental Science or other relevant discipline required.
Proven computer skills, including MS Access, MS Excel required, experience using data management software preferred.
Fluency in English and Swahili (written and spoken) essential; other relevant local languages an advantage.
Work Experience:
10-15 years of professional work experience.
Experience of large scale projects, oil and gas or mining an advantage.
Experience of lender financed projects compliant with IFC performance standards.
Technical Experience & Skills
Proven ability to develop and maintain good relations with stakeholders including government authorities, local communities, industry, CSOs/NGOs and international organizations.
Experience in undertaking stakeholder mapping, and developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategy and action plans.
Working knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles IV, and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments.
Good working knowledge of Tanzanian key stakeholders including government authorities, CSOs/NGOs etc; Ugandan stakeholders an advantage.
Experience in conducting engagement activities with authorities including associated protocols, required.
Experience in and understanding of stakeholder engagement practices in project environment, required.
Behavioural Skills
High level of interpersonal skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain good relations with a wide range of stakeholders including a high level of discretion, diplomacy and ability to manage conflict and gain consensus, required.
High degree of organisation and ability to organize team tasks and objectives essential.
Proven ability to work independently, advance required tasks and meet deadlines essential.
Excellent report writing and analytical skills required, proven attention to detail essential.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe HSE Stakeholder Liaison Coordinator will be responsible to:
Develop a good understanding of the company's Corporate HSE’s activities and associated supporting engagement activities
In liaison with HSE Director, Heads of Environment & Biodiversity for Tz and Ug, and Head of Health, Safety and Methods, develop/update the HSE stakeholders part of the Ug and Tz Branch stakeholder engagement mapping, and engagement strategy including associated stakeholder engagement action plans.
Develop a good understanding of all HSE stakeholder types, required engagement types, required engagement frequencies and engagement, based on operational requirements.
In liaison with HSE management, ensure the implementation of engagement activities according to HSE stakeholder engagement action plans.
Co-ordinate the company's relationship with environment NGOs either proactively with meetings, monthly webinars/brochures, or trying to respond to their requests.
Co-ordinate HSE support to Comms (together with inputs from SMEs) in response to questions from external stakeholders including the company shareholders, international media, international and local NGOs.
Manage the HSE interface with Comms on production of appropriate HSE engagement materials and tools and ensure these materials and tool are continuously made available for stakeholder engagement
Ensure all stakeholder engagement records and communications are captured and stored in the stakeholder engagement too. (Borealis)
Communicate any stakeholder concerns or risks to the HSE management
Support the organization interface with the Lenders’ Environment and Social Consultants (LESC) for environment and social due diligence process and monitoring, including monitoring site visits and follow-up actions as needed.
Co-ordinate the company's interface with Independent biodiversity and Livelihoods Committee (IBLAC), including field visits, regular meetings and follow-up actions.
ACCOUNTABILITIESThe Stakeholder Liaison Coordinator is responsible to ensure that stakeholder engagement activities related to HSE are carried out as required .• The Stakeholder Liaison Coordinator will ensure that relevant stakeholder engagement components are completed in compliance with the IFC Performance standards.