Social Performance Manager at Tullow Oil in Kenya

Job Title: Social Performance Manager

Employer: Tullow Oil

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013

Responsibilities

Social Performance Impact Management
• Input into the development of the Environmental & Social Performance Management System (accounting for existing operations and future development).
• Manage the acquisition of socio-economic baseline data and ensure the findings are fully integrated into relevant business planning activities.
• In close cooperation with the EHS and Asset Protection departments, manage social, socio-economic and human rights impact assessment (stand alone and as integrated within the EIA process) and associated action planning and execution.
• Ensure that the appropriate management plans are in place and executed in accordance with the requirements of the ESIA.
• Oversee the development and execution of a robust land access & acquisition framework to support operations in accessing land and providing compensation to impacted communities in a timely and appropriate fashion and in accordance with agreed processes.   Support other company initiatives (environmental awareness, local content etc) which contribute to social performance management as requested.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of IFC Performance Standards (and other industry standards) as appropriate to ensure management of social impacts pertaining to Tullow’s operations and risks.
• Cooperate closely with Asset Protection to ensure Human Rights issues (including conflict) are integrated into assessment processes and management plans as appropriate.

Community Engagement & Consultation

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the operational areas including regulators, local authorities, NGOs / CSOs, religious institutions and cultural bodies etc.
• Ensure the field base Social Performance team are executing the agreed community engagement programme in support of E&A delivery requirements.
• Develop, manage and execute a long term community consultation and disclosure programme (including grievance management) in support of business requirements.
• Represent Tullow Kenya at key engagements which require social input / knowledge (ie. NGO engagement).

Social Investment & Benefits Packages
• Oversee the development of a robust social investment programme (combining short and long term initiatives, nationally and locally).
• Ensure the effective and timely execution of the Tullow Kenya Social Investment Strategy (local and national) accounting for business risks, operations and community development requirements.
• Drive the development of a long term appropriate Negotiate Benefits Package (or similar) in support of the long term development planning process.

General Management

• Deploy social performance human resources according to business requirements and provide input into business planning processes / decisions as required (accounting for operational impacts and stakeholder impacts on the business objectives).
• Contribute to risk assessments and management planning as required.
• Participate and contribute to Social Performance audits / reviews (either internal or external).
• Engage and manage specialist consultants as required.
• Actively contribute to the leadership and management of the Tullow Kenya Business.
• Manage the annual budget cycle, forecasting and key Social Investment Contracts.
• Play a key role in the proactive management of business issues, particularly those pertaining to Tullow Oil Kenya activities.

Qualifications and Experience;

• Degree qualified in social sciences / humanities (ie. anthropology / development economics).
• A least ten years previous experience working within a development / social performance role in extractive industries (mining or oil & gas) and to World Bank / IFC standards.
• Previous exposure to technical aspects of environmental / social impact assessment of major infrastructure / extractive projects.
• Previous experience in land access and displacement action planning according to World Bank / IFC standards is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in securing both temporary and permanent access to land resources for the purposes of major infrastructure development.
• Management experience within a major infrastructure / resource sector is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large and diverse teams across remote locations.
• Experience in the management of grievances and supporting systems.
• Experience in developing and executing social investment and community development projects within the extractive sector.
• Experience in managing large budgets and complex schedules
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strategic approach to social and socio-economic impact management including defining the requirements for external technical support.
• Technical skills in baseline acquisition and management planning.
• Ability to integrate social outcomes / risks into business and project planning as required.
• Ability to identify and select appropriate delivery mechanisms for social investment (ie. Project execution, partnerships, outsourcing, leveraging third party finance etc).
• Demonstrated ability to produce effective frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure timely access and minimize associated impacts.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies (including key stakeholder engagement) to secure desired outcomes and support objectives.
• Build and maintain a network of local stakeholders and informed parties.
• Ability to translate complex information into strong, easily delivered messages, including the ability to influence, inspire confidence and build trust at all levels.
• Ability to manage external consultants / advisors (as appropriate) to support key deliverables and build capacity.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis.

How to Apply:

Applications and further enquires can be sent to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.