Community Lead

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WTS Energy seeks a Community Lead for a contract role in Port Harcourt, Rivers. The role involves conflict resolution and community relations for the Main Development Project, liaising with host communities, stakeholders, and government authorities. Requires 7 years experience and a BA/BSc/HND qualification.

• Contract position in Oil and Gas sector
• Focus on community relations and conflict resolution
• Requires 7 years experience and BA/BSc/HND

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Community Lead at WTS Energy July, 2026 | MyJobMag Login Signup Employers Nigeria Ghana Kenya Nigeria South Africa UK Jobs Career Advice Post Job Search for Jobs Abia Abuja Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Other Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Administration / Facilities Agriculture / Agro-Allied Art / Crafts / Languages Aviation / Aerospace Banking Bursary and Scholarships Caregiver / Nanny / Social Workers Catering / Confectionery Construction and Site Engineering Consultancy Content, Editorial and Journalism Customer Care, Success and Service Data, Business Analysis and AI Driving Education / Teaching / Training Engineering / Technical Environment Health and Safety Finance / Accounting / Audit Food, Beverage and Hospitality General Graduate Jobs Human Resources / HR ICT / Computer Insurance Internships Janitorial Services Legal and Regulatory Logistics Manufacturing Marketing and Communication Media Production and Entertainment Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining Pharmaceutical Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain Product Management Project and Program Management Real Estate Research and Development RFP / RFQ / EOI Risk Management and Compliance Sales and Business Development Science Security / Intelligence Shipping and Maritime Sports, Fitness and Personal Care Strategic and Top Management Travels and Tours UX, Design and Architecture Volunteer BA/BSc/HND First School Leaving Certificate MBA/MSc/MA NCE OND Others PhD/Fellowship Professional Certificate Secondary School (SSCE) Vocational Close Detailed Search X Send this job to a friend Type the email of your friend Enter your email Type Your Email Message I think you may be interested in this position - Community Lead at WTS Energy. 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Read more about this company Community Lead Job Type Contract Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 7 years Location Rivers City Port Harcourt Job Field Project and Program Management Job Purpose To enhance the relationship and cooperate image of THE COMPANY and Contractors/Service Providers working the company’s Main Development Project with landlord families, interest groups, youth associations, NGOs, CBOs and governmental authorities Job Responsibilities Job holders to carry out resolution of conflicts and community relations duties within the Main Development Project Host Communities, stakeholders and interest groups. Assist the Manager, Community Affairs to manage community issues within OML112. Maintain contact with host communities, Groups. Traditional Rulers, Youths organization and NGOs to prevent blockades and demonstration that could lead to loss of revenue. Propagate and execute company’s sustainability culture in the communities. Negotiate and formulate effective working relationships with various stakeholders to ease mobilization of contracting and servicing companies. To attend Negotiations and meetings with host communities, families, and interest groups. To represent and defend the company in petition against community relations activities lying with Government or traditional institutions. Job holders to organize and coordinate the activities of community contractors coming to work in Main Development Project to elicit voluntary acceptance and cooperation from the landlords on one hand, and various stakeholders on the hand towards peaceful operations. Activities Management: Deputize for the Manager, Community Affairs. Manage the Main Development Project Community Relation Operational Activities in line with the Company HSE policy. Follow up implementation of Community Development and Management strategy with management JV-On shore and CAPD department PHC. Ensure better team coordination and improve on relevant reporting (Weekly, Monthly) with hierarchy. Stakeholders engagement: Constructive engagements with host communities to reduce conflicts by harmonizing community values and aspirations with the company goals and policies to promote trust and cordial relationship with the communities. Maintain regular contacts with various stakeholders’ groups such as opinion leaders, youth organization, chiefs, head of families and family representatives and CBO’s in the community. Ensure quality and fair communication with all communities including vulnerable and grassroots communities. Define mapping of stakeholders and engagement plan accordingly Develop appropriate communication tools to engage and inform local community fairly and transparently. Report and keep proper records of minutes of meeting with communities, government contacts and non-governmental organizations. Develop an aligned communication strategy with Community Affairs, Projects and Development Department (CAPD) PHC. Management of negative operational impact: Analyze and anticipate community threat on operations and operational risks on the community. Create an enabling peaceful environment for smooth operation that translates to higher productivity as against conflict relationship that cause sabotage, stoppage of work, destruction of company properties. wastages and loss of revenue. Manage concerns and grievances between individuals or communities and the company in relation to our operation. Update and follow up the grievance management system through the grievance management mechanism Develop an aligned grievance strategy with Community Affairs, Projects and Development Department (CAPD)PHC. Optimization of company’s presence with communities: Identify community felt needs and make appropriate recommendations to management. Develop and manage fair, transparent and appropriate community development projects in line with company principles, sustainable development goals and the company’s community development strategy and objectives. Change the mindset of Community Stakeholders and start orientating them on SME creation to direct them to another source of sustainable income besides of Oil and Gas related activities. Monitor appropriately the Community Development Budget, enforcing Conflict of Interest and anti-bribery policy. Organize, facilitate and attend negotiation and meetings with communities, producing families and stakeholders. Manage and optimize local content by empowering community contractors for our operations and local job opportunities if possible. Participate in the Community Contractor Score Card evaluating performance of local contractors validated by Manager, Community Affairs. Review and award assistance contracts to community contractors on management approvals. Review and evaluate job proposals arising from the community and advice management base on discussion and meetings held with individuals. Ensure smooth operation of servicing and contracting companies in the company without community disturbances. Qualifications Minimum of B.Sc. in Engineering, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, etc. with competence driven leadership Professional Experience (number of years): 7+ years industry experience, 3-4 years in Community Relations is an added advantage The holder must have sound written and communication skills, must possess cordial interpersonal and group relationship skills and must have ability to manage people with diverse opinions, social & cultural background Should be fluent in English language, firm, assertive and of high integrity/probity when dealing with the community members & other stakeholders. Must possess excellent persuasive skills, with the ability to be calm under pressure as may be required when dealing with sensitive or controversial subjects. Negotiation & crisis management skills is an advantage Experience of contract, cost and planning administration/control (number of years): 2 years. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to WTS Energy on www.wtsenergy.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates. Share Save Email Report Get new Project and Program Management jobs like this on Telegram. 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