Chief Community Relations Officer at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen

Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with local communities around company installations.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the planning and coordinating implementation of CSR activities

Participate in the formation of stakeholder coordination committees and preparing/reviewing terms of reference

Coordinating the implementation of the stakeholder engagement plan

Coordinating implementation of the Resettlement Action Plans (RAP)

Coordinating, identifying and implementing Community Development Carbon Fund projects

Coordinating and facilitating stakeholder coordination committee meetings

Identifying and recommending appropriate means for stakeholders to raise concerns and grievances about company projects

Participate in reviewing project information and disseminate to stakeholders through appropriate communication channels

Participate in the planning and coordinating socio-economic baseline study reports

Participate in collecting and analyzing socio-economic data during Strategic Environmental Assessments, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and Audits and prepare report.

Preparing sectional annual budgets and subsequent management of approved budgets

Monitoring and evaluating performance of employees under his/her supervision

Preparing sectional procurement plans and ensuring execution of approved procurement plans

Handling stakeholder complaints and grievances

Preparing monthly and quarterly reports

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Experience of ten (10) years in a relevant field, four (4) of which are at supervisory role
• Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Social Studies/ Science, Anthropology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Diploma in community development and social work is an added advantage 
• Masters degree in any of the following: Social Studies/ Science or their equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution is an added advantage 
• Member of Kenya Institute of Social work and Community Development 
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.