Corporate Affairs and Community Relations Officer

About this role

Sisa Method Limited seeks a Corporate Affairs and Community Relations Officer for the Kogi region. The role focuses on protecting and building the company’s reputation and social licence during construction and operations, with engagement across host communities, state stakeholders and road users. The successful candidate will develop stakeholder maps, manage communications plans, and coordinate CSR and community development efforts in line with approved policy and budget. Experience in corporate communications or community relations in energy, construction or infrastructure is required. The position is based in Abuja with activity in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Nigeria.

What you would do

• Develop stakeholder mapping and an engagement calendar for host communities, traditional rulers, youth and women’s groups and local government
• Support local recruitment communications and supplier outreach
• Maintain the communications plan and ensure public statements reflect project status
• Maintain stakeholder, grievance, commitments and media registers and prepare monthly reports
• Coordinate CSR and community development proposals against approved policy and budget
• Coordinate advance notices and briefings for abnormal-load equipment movements with Logistics, HSE and authorities
• Operate a documented grievance mechanism from intake through investigation and closure

What they are asking for

• 5+ years of corporate communications or community relations experience in energy, construction or infrastructure
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Social Sciences or a related field
• Cultural sensitivity, discretion and sound judgement
• Experience managing grievances and engaging host communities, traditional institutions and government
• Strong written and spoken communication; ability to communicate clearly in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage
• Familiarity with Kogi State and the Ajaokuta area is an advantage

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