JOB ALERT!! Experience working in Turkana and knowledge of local languages a strong advantage Social Investment Supervisor Job Purpose:The Tullow Oil Kenya Social Investment Supervisor will be the key field (site) based representative for all social investment activities. This position is responsible for supporting and overseeing the day to day execution of all site based social investment and local community development initiatives according to the SI Mandatory Criteria and applicable polices and guidelines. This position will report directly to the Field Social Performance Manager with functional reporting to the Social Investment Manager. It will play a key role in enabling operational activities by enhancing community development outcomes through social investment programmes and initiatives. It will also play an important role in supporting the stakeholder engagement activities within the areas of impact. The position will work closely with local implementing partners, which may provide guidance on community development strategy and implementation. The role will also cooperate with the Field Supervisors Stakeholder Engagement (FSSE), Social Performance, Asset Protection, Local Content and EHS to ensure integrated the planning and execution of site based activities. This role will also provide support to national level programmes (such as Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme (TGSS), initiatives with Local Content etc) and other Group initiatives that are extended to impacted communities as required. Responsibilities /Key Objectives: § Work closely with the Field Supervisor Stakeholder Engagement (FSSE), SI Monitors and support the Field Social Performance Manager and SI Manager to ensure that grassroots social interventions and investment programmes are aligned to key operational risks, impacts, community development requirements and Tullow’s SI Standards (Mandatory Criteria) § Be responsible for supervising and directing the SI Monitors to ensure all work plans and targets are achieved. § Take a leadership role in stakeholder engagement, identifying community needs/issues in order to advise on social investment so that SI projects/initiatives can both help to manage social impacts and meet community aspirations. § Ensure stakeholder engagement process results in appropriate participation and sustainability of projects by securing stakeholder “buy in” from project concept design through to implementation and exit. § Work closely with implementing partners to design, develop and drive community SI activities in collaboration with stakeholders. § Support the collation of baseline data and work of specialist consultants as requested to ensure desired outcomes are met. § Supervise the SI Field monitors and ensure there is robust monitoring of assigned SI projects and programmes in relation to the SI strategy, SI mandatory criteria and community perceptions. § Monitor the work of assigned implementing partners to ensure that they deliver in accordance with agreed work plans and signed grant agreements, contracts and any community issues/concerns are reported and addressed appropriately. § Ensure that periodic, reliable measures and indicators of SI project impact are collected and reported to the SI Manager § Assess progress in achieving results for assigned activities, and highlight when projects are underperforming; make recommendations regarding corrective action; and provide written activity status reports § Review the community development context, results indicators, and activity implementation progress with the aim of identifying emerging problem areas and new priorities. § Provide relevant project data/information to the SI Manager to ensure effective communication around the respective SI initiatives. § Ensure that SI initiatives are highlighted in an appropriate manner during community engagements to promote understanding of the SI projects and community ownership. § Develop and maintain relevant project documentation to guarantee proper audit trail, closure and sustainability of SI projects. § Cooperate and support community engagement activities as requested. § Develop and maintain working relationship with county administration on the SI initiatives § Support the execution of national level and Group SI initiatives (ie TGSS) that are extended to impacted communities as requested. Experience and Education: § Degree qualified in humanities / social science / Arts. § Three years previous experience working within a community development / social performance role (potentially within a NGO / CSO environment). § Previous exposure to technical aspects of community needs assessment, stakeholder engagement / participatory community engagement processes would be desirable. § Experience within a marginalized community environment would be desirable. § Experience working in Turkana and knowledge of local languages a strong advantage § Experience in developing and executing social investment and community development projects at a grassroots level is essential. Skills: § Familiar with relevant international guidelines on investment (IPIECA, IFC, ICMM etc). § Proficient in basic project management. § Ability to implement strategies (including key stakeholder engagement) to secure desired outcomes and support objectives. § Build and maintain a network of local stakeholders and informed parties (in the area of social investment). § Ability to work with external consultants / advisors (as appropriate) to support key deliverables and build capacity. § Able to work on own initiative as well as effectively as part of a team. § Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 09:17:00 +0000
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