The Field Stakeholder Engagement Officer (FSEO) serves as the Company’s primary field interface with**
host communities and other local stakeholders within the project area of influence, building trusted
relationships that support safe, uninterrupted and responsible oil and gas operations.
As a core member of the Stakeholder Engagement and Social Performance teams, the role is responsible
for implementing the Community Stakeholder Engagement Plan through proactive outreach, structured
two-way communication, stakeholder intelligence, early issue identification and effective facilitation of the
community grievance mechanism.
The position plays a critical role in strengthening community trust, mitigating social risk, supporting
operational continuity and helping secure and sustain the Company’s social licence to operate.
Qualification & Experience**
• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Sociology, Anthropology, Development
Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Communications or a related discipline
from a recognized institution. A diploma qualification with strong directly relevant
experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years’ progressively responsible experience in community relations,
stakeholder engagement, social performance or community development, preferably
within oil and gas, extractives, energy, infrastructure or other large-scale project
environments.
• Demonstrated field-based experience engaging host communities, local leaders, county
and sub-county administration, civil society groups and contractors in operational or
project settings.
• Proven experience in managing community grievances, documenting stakeholder
engagements, tracking commitments and supporting timely resolution of sensitive
community issues.
• Experience in stakeholder mapping, community sensitization, conflict prevention, issue
escalation and provision of field intelligence to support operational decision-making will
be a strong advantage.