Community Development Officer

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Dangote Industries Limited is hiring a Community Development Officer at Okpella Cement Limited in Edo State. The role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring community relations and development initiatives within host communities. The officer will engage stakeholders, support social investment programmes, resolve community issues, and ensure company-community engagements align with CSR commitments and business objectives.

• Role based in Okpella, Edo State under Dangote's cement operations
• Focus on community relations, stakeholder engagement, and CSR implementation
• Requires 3–5 years of progressive experience in community relations or related fields
• First Degree or HND in Community Development, Sociology, Social Work, or related disciplines
• Professional certification in CSR, stakeholder management, or project management is an added advantage

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Community Development Officer at Dangote Industries Limited ⏲ Aug 12, 2026, 6:01 AM ⋕ View all Media, Advertising & Communications jobs Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Community Development Officer Location: Okpella, Edo Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated Community Development Officer at Okpella Cement Limited who will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of community relations and development initiatives within the company’s host communities. The role involves engaging community stakeholders, supporting social investment programmes, resolving community-related issues, promoting peaceful coexistence, maintaining accurate community records, and ensuring that company-community engagements align with business objectives, corporate social responsibility commitments, and applicable policies. Key Duties And Responsibilities: Collaborate with internal departments, contractors, security, government agencies, and community representatives to address operational matters that may affect host community relations. Prepare periodic community relations reports, project updates, stakeholder engagement reports, incident reports, and other management information for decision-making. Assist in identifying community needs, concerns, expectations, and potential risks, and provide timely feedback and recommendations to management. Support the implementation and monitoring of community projects, empowerment programmes, educational support, health initiatives, infrastructure interventions, and other social investment activities. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Community Affairs, Head of HAM and Admin, or designated supervisor. Ensure compliance with company policies, community engagement protocols, CSR guidelines, IMS standards, safety requirements, ethical standards, and applicable statutory regulations. Liaise with community leaders, youth groups, traditional institutions, government representatives, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders to promote harmonious company-community relations. Maintain accurate records of community engagements, minutes of meetings, attendance registers, correspondence, project updates, commitments, and other relevant documentation. Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of community development programmes, stakeholder engagement activities, and corporate social responsibility initiatives within host communities. Monitor community-related issues, grievances, commitments, agreements, and interventions, and support timely resolution in line with company policies and approved procedures. Requirements: Education: and Work Experience: First Degree or Higher National Diploma in Community Development, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Public Administration, Mass Communication, Business Administration, Humanities, or a related field. Relevant professional certification or training in Community Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, or related areas will be an added advantage. Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience: in community relations, stakeholder engagement, corporate social responsibility, public affairs, social performance, or community development, preferably within manufacturing, cement, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environment. Skills And Competencies: High level of integrity, confidentiality, patience, cultural awareness, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to ethical community engagement. Ability to build trust, manage sensitive community issues, engage diverse stakeholders, and support peaceful coexistence between the company and host communities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, records management, reporting, presentations, and community engagement documentation. Good planning, organizing, monitoring, documentation, and project coordination skills. Strong communication, negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, report writing, and interpersonal skills. Good knowledge of community relations, stakeholder engagement, corporate social responsibility, grievance management, social investment, and community development practices. Benefits: Training & Development. Paid Time Off Private Health Insurance How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Edo State Community Development Officer job vacancies in Nigeria