Community liaison officer

Job ID

2024-1727

Category

Sustainable Business and HSSE

Location : City

Cairo

Location : Country (Full Name)

Egypt

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Community Liaison Officer in Cairo, Egypt to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Community Liaison Officer...you will

• Establish and maintain an effective relationship between the local community and Scatec
• Build and foster an environment that supports community involvement, continuous community engagement
• Provide community members with opportunities to express their concerns and raise issues
• Provide regular and timely information and project updates to the local community and relevant stakeholders.
• Create a stakeholder database, develop and regularly update community profiles and expectations
• Report any community issues to the line manager and project/plant manager of that might affect the project activities or operations
• Manage the grievance mechanism
• Liaise with the project management & local government offices for planning and implementation of resettlement of households impacted by the project as relevant and communication of local job other opportunities to the communities
• Identify and develop proposals for community development projects aligned with the sustainability policy
• Review and identify potential partners for community development initiatives

Qualifications and competencies

• General knowledge of local and state government practices
• Well-developed knowledge of local language, culture, customs and practices in the community
• Have IT skills for operating Software and Apps
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• 2+ years in community experience
• Socio economic development & Stakeholder management
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with all levels of society
• Ability to coordinate and negotiate

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

we also expect

• To be available and accustomed to travel across country to different sites.
• To be able to work in an open plan environment.

We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.