Associate, Business Development

Vena Group; Mount Diwata; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group is seeking a Community Relations professional to build and sustain strong ties with host communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders at project sites in the Philippines. You will implement CSR/IEC activities, manage communications, and coordinate with LGUs to secure permits and address concerns.

The role requires proven experience in community relations, excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, and a track record of successful stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 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 experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain good relations with host communities and stakeholders.
• Plan, implement, and analyze community relations strategies that support project goals.
• Implement the social development plan, CSR programs, IP MOAs and related plans.
• Plan and implement publication/presentation materials for the project.
• Coordinate IEC activities and consultations; prepare materials and document questions/concerns.
• Document stakeholder engagement activities and submit weekly ComRel reports.
• Liaise with host community, government agencies & LGUs for permits/clearances.
• Receive project-related complaints and maintain grievance logs.
• Keep the project team informed on governmental, community, legislative, and environmental issues.
• Provide general admin support; maintain filing; handle correspondence and meetings.
• Coordinate with O&M contractors on consumables; manage office equipment maintenance.
• Maintain confidentiality and quality records of suppliers/contractors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Community relations

IEC activities

CSR programs

Liaising with LGUs

RE experience

Job description

KeyResponsibilities:

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;

1. Plan, implement, and analyze community relations strategies that will advance the project’s goals and mission;

2. 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;

1. Liaise with host community, government agencies & LGUs to secure local permits, approvals and clearances;

2. Receive project-related complaints from local stakeholders, and regularly maintain and update the project’s grievance and stakeholder’s engagement log; and

3. 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 experience

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?