Community Liaison Officer (CLO)

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Community Liaison Officer (CLO) in Craiova, Romania to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our CLO you will maintain stakeholder relations between Scatec and the community and implement social management processes and community development initiatives to mitigate project related impacts and to benefit local communities.

Main responsibilities 

• Establish and maintain an effective relationship between the local community and Scatec.
• Build and foster an environment that supports community involvement, continuous community engagement.
• Provide community members with opportunities to express their concerns and raise issues.
• Rally and build community spirit around the project.
• Provide regular and timely information and project updates to the local community and relevant stakeholders.
• Create a stakeholder database, develop and regularly update community profiles and expectations.
• Liaise with the project management & local government offices for planning and implementation of resettlement of households impacted by the project as relevant and communication of local job other opportunities to the communities
• Deliver weekly and monthly reports on activities.

Qualifications and competencies 

• University degree.
• General knowledge of local and state government practices.
• Well-developed knowledge of local language, culture, customs and practices in the community.
• Have IT skills for operating Software and Apps.
• Must be able to work flexibly according to operational needs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 2+ years in community experience in the following areas are plus.
• Socio economic development.
• Stakeholder management.
• Formulation of strategies.

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

 For the particular role we also expect

• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills.
• An ability to act as project representative.
• An ability to articulate and deliver information both technical and general at community level.
• Mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Assessment and evaluation capabilities.

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. 

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.