Community Liaison Officer

We are seeking a Community Liaison Officer Conduct internal and use pre-survey at requirement expression stage (requisition) to aert, and implements in the field the Community Relation plan specific to the different surveys.

  • Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders while capturing their expectations and concerns regarding Company and contractor activities.
  • Organize local community engagement activities, including consultations, negotiations, and disclosure meetings.
  • Engage with the different tribes present within the Project area to facilitate effective consultation across all communities.
  • Ensure appropriate attention is given to vulnerable community members, including elderly people, children, and female-headed households, to understand their specific needs.
  • Maintain dedicated engagement programs with Indigenous communities, specifically Bedouin communities known to reside seasonally within the Project Area of Interest (AOI).
  • Manage long-term relationships with local communities and ensure stakeholders are appropriately informed about ongoing and planned construction and operational activities.
  • Support the Land Access Team in field activities related to land access acquisition and implementation of the livelihood restoration plan, including engagement with different land users.
  • Monitor community attitudes toward the Project and ensure relevant information is communicated to the appropriate hierarchy.
  • Record and communicate all community grievances to the Grievance Coordinator, including grievances resolved directly on site without requiring additional follow-up.
  • Conduct daily site walks to monitor project progress, remain available to workers regarding current issues, and anticipate potential disruptions.
  • Identify unanticipated community and project impacts and report them to the appropriate hierarchy, together with proposed mitigation measures.
  • Identify potential opportunities to support initiatives benefiting local communities and incorporate them into project reporting.


Requirements

  • Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
  • 10–15 years of experience in Community Management within the Oil & Gas industry, preferably on large-scale projects and in complex environments.
  • Good understanding of government relations, document control, and information-flow management.
  • Experience in the Southern Iraq region is appreciated.
  • Arabic as a mother tongue and fluent English, both spoken and written.
  • Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Good organizational and coordination skills, with strong anticipation, discernment, and responsiveness.


Community Liaison Officer

Public Relations / Communications / Media

Basrah

Experience: 10-15 years

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