Community Lead at SPIE Oil & Gas Services at SPIE Oil & Gas Servi

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Take on the role of Community Lead with SPIE Oil & Gas Services in Nigeria, a company renowned across Africa and beyond for delivering extensive oil and gas services. This position is based offshore and offers the opportunity to contribute to the company’s sustained growth and positive community engagement in the Nigerian oil sector. As a Community Lead, you will oversee the operational activities connected to community relations, ensuring they align with company HSE policies and community development strategies. Your daily tasks include coordinating team efforts, managing stakeholder relationships, and maintaining clear, timely reporting. You will engage constructively with local communities, including opinion leaders and community-based organizations, to foster trust and reduce conflicts, while developing and executing communication plans that promote transparency and fairness.

Ideal candidates will bring at least seven years of industry experience, with a strong background in community relations preferred. You should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, management sciences, social sciences, or law, and demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. This full-time role requires proficiency in English, negotiation abilities, and the capacity to manage diverse social and cultural dynamics effectively. This role is critical in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, particularly offshore, where maintaining positive community relations supports uninterrupted operations and enhances productivity. SPIE Oil & Gas Services' expanding footprint in Nigeria reflects the wider growth of the oil industry, making this a strategic position to influence sustainable development and local content enhancement. While salary details are not disclosed, this role offers substantial career advancement opportunities within the oil and gas community relations field. Successful candidates can expect to progress into senior leadership roles focused on community affairs and operational management. To stand out, tailor your application to highlight measurable achievements in community engagement, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management. Demonstrate your ability to develop and implement community development projects and grievance mechanisms, emphasizing your negotiation and crisis management experience. Apply now for the Community Lead position at SPIE Oil & Gas Services to join a leading oil services provider and help shape sustainable community partnerships in Nigeria’s offshore oil operations. The application deadline is not specified, so early applications are encouraged.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, or Law
Minimum 7 years industry experience, with 3-4 years in community relations preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to manage diverse social and cultural groups effectively
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with high integrity

Responsibilities

Deputize for the Manager, Community Affairs at Ima Main Development Project
Manage community relations operations following company HSE policies
Coordinate team activities and improve reporting with management
Engage constructively with host communities to harmonize goals and reduce conflicts
Maintain relationships with stakeholders including opinion leaders and community groups
Develop and implement communication tools for transparent community engagement
Analyze and manage community-related operational risks and grievances
Develop and oversee community development projects aligned with company and sustainable development goals

Key skills

community relationsstakeholder engagementconflict resolutionproject managementcontract administrationbudget monitoringcommunication strategynegotiationcrisis managementlocal content developmentgrievance management

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SPIE Oil & Gas Services

SPIE Oil & Gas Services is part of the SPIE Group, delivering comprehensive services to major oil and gas firms across Africa, the Middle-East, and Asia-Pacific.

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What qualifications are needed for the Community Lead role at SPIE Oil & Gas Services in Nigeria?

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, or Law, along with at least seven years of industry experience. Experience in community relations is preferred.

Is prior experience in community relations important for this position?

Yes, having 3-4 years of experience in community relations is an advantage for this role, alongside a total of at least seven years in the industry.

Is this role based onsite or remote?

The Community Lead position is based offshore in Nigeria and is not a remote role; presence at the operational site is required.

Are salary details provided for this role?

No salary information is specified in the job listing for the Community Lead position at SPIE Oil & Gas Services.

What are the typical working hours or schedule for this role?

This is a full-time position, and candidates should expect to work standard offshore operational hours as determined by the company.

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