Community Liaison Officer (CLO)

Job ID

2026-2362

Category

Sustainable Business and HSSE

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 Menya, Egypt to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Community Liaison Officer you will maintain stakeholder relations between Obelisk Solar Power project in Scatec and the local community. To implement social management processes and community development initiatives to mitigate project related impacts and to benefit local communities.

Main responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships between the project and local communities, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Promote continuous community engagement by creating opportunities for involvement and open dialogue.
• Act as the key liaison between the project and community stakeholders, including facilitating meetings and consultations.
• Ensure timely and transparent communication of project updates to communities and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder databases, including community profiles, expectations, and engagement records.
• Manage community feedback and grievance mechanisms, escalating critical issues to project and line management.
• Coordinate with project teams and local authorities on resettlement activities and communication of local employment opportunities.
• Identify, develop, and support community development initiatives and partnerships aligned with sustainability objectives, while providing regular activity reports.

Qualifications and competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies or a related field.
• Good understanding of local and governmental practices, with strong knowledge of community culture, language, and customs.
• Proficient in MS Office and general IT tools; able to prepare reports in English.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments and operational needs, with a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in community-related roles is an advantage.
• Exposure to socio-economic development, stakeholder management, strategy development, and project management is a plus.

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

Additional information

• The role is mainly on-site as the candidate is expected to be a Menya resident, may require traveling to the site, office in Cairo occasionally, and to stakeholder locations .
• 12 Month Contract with potential contract extension.

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.