Associate, Business Development

Vena Energy; Laguna; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Energy seeks an Associate, Business Development in Laguna to manage community relations and stakeholder engagement. You will plan and implement CSR initiatives, coordinate with local authorities, and ensure project activities comply with community needs and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include handling IPC activities, documenting grievances, and reporting on stakeholder engagement while supporting site administration duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience liaising with local government offices and communities.
• Proven track record in community relations and CSR activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relations with host communities, IP groups, and LGUs to ensure smooth project activities.
• Plan and implement community relations strategies aligned with project goals.
• Implement social development plans, CSR programs, and related MOAs for host communities.
• Liaise with host community and LGUs to secure permits and clearances.
• Receive and document project-related complaints and maintain grievance logs.
• Keep project team informed on government, community, and environmental issues.

Skills

Community relations

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Job description

Associate, Business Development page is loaded## Associate, Business Developmentlocations: Laguna, Philippinestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR1868**Key Responsibilities:****Community Relations**1. Build and maintain good relations and rapport with the host barangays/communities, IP tribes, government agencies/LGUs, and other key stakeholders; ensure the smooth conduct of project activities;2. Plan, implement, and analyze community relations strategies that will advance the project's goals and mission;3. Implement the social development plan, CSR program, IP MOAs and related plans and programs for the host communities;* Plan and implement publication and/or presentation materials in relative to the project;* Coordinate project IEC activities and consultation meetings; prepare IEC materials and make project presentations at these meetings, as well as document questions and concerns raised;* Document stakeholder engagement activities (prepare and submit weekly consolidated ComRel reports for management; prepare project briefs and communications and attend project management meetings as may be needed;4. Liaise with host community, government agencies & LGUs to secure local permits, approvals and clearances;5. Receive project-related complaints from local stakeholders, and regularly maintain and update the project's grievance and stakeholder's engagement log; and6. Keep the project team informed on governmental, community, legislative, and environmental issues affecting the project.**Site Administration/Documents Controlling*** Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management;* Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system;* Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence;* Perform data entry and scan documents and assist in archiving operational reports;* Consolidate the support document for O&M monthly report eg. Utility bills, Consumable expenses, Monthly/annual expenses, Performance guarantee, Warranty claims;* Assist in resolving any administrative problems;* Answer calls from customer and suppliers regarding their inquiries and concerns;* Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, draft, memos and emails;* Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for the O&M team* Maintain office supplies for plant site;* Coordinate with O&M contractor with regard to consumables at plant site;* Maintain and manage computer network and ensure appropriate back-up and storage of computer files in coordination with IT;* Responsible for operations and maintenance of office equipment; arrange for repairs when necessary; recommends new or additional office equipment as appropriate. Source new vendors when necessary.* Custodian for library documentation assembly and archiving which include classifying technical articles and submission related to technology development;* Maintain Technical standard listing;* Track white papers/publications;* Maintain internal technology database;* Manage the flow of documentation within the organization of assigned project;* Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive documents;* Upkeep of quality records of recommended supplier, contractor, sub-contractor.**Pre-requisites**:* Experience liaising with local government offices, host barangays/communities* Experience in implementing IEC activities, CSR/ComRel programs, etc.* Proven track record in community relations* Excellent interpersonal skills; good negotiation and problem-solving skills* Preferably with RE experienceVena Group is dedicated to our mission of accelerating the energy and digital infrastructure transition to sustainable and affordable development of green solutions that deliver lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits to our host communities and stakeholders.Together, we are actively working to combat climate change, and we invite you to join us in engineering a greener and more sustainable future.