Community Relations Consultant

Vena Group; Bugallon; On-site; PHP 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group in the Philippines is seeking a Community Relations Specialist to build and sustain strong ties with local communities, IP groups, government agencies, and other stakeholders to support project implementation.

You will develop and execute community relations strategies, CSR programs, stakeholder engagement, and IEC activities, and handle documentation, reporting, permits, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, sociology, psychology, marketing, or related field.
• At least five years of work experience in developing and implementing community relations strategies.
• Basic understanding of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 and environmental policies related to community relations.
• Proven track record in community relations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain good relations with host barangays/communities, IP tribes, government agencies/LGUs, and other key stakeholders; ensure the smooth conduct of project activities.
• Plan, implement, and analyze community relations strategies that will advance the project’s goals and mission.
• 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.
• 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;
• Liaise with host community, government agencies & LGUs to secure local permits, approvals and clearances;
• Receive project-related complaints from local stakeholders, and regularly maintain and update the project's grievance and stakeholder’s engagement log.
• Keeps informed and advises on governmental, community, legislative, and environmental issues affecting the project; and
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community relations

Public communications

CSR program development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, sociology, psychology, marketing, or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

Maintain strong relationships with local communities, IP groups, government agencies, and other stakeholders to support smooth project implementation. Develop and execute community relations, communication, and social development initiatives, including CSR programs, stakeholder engagement, and IEC activities. Handle documentation, reporting, permits, stakeholder concerns, and compliance with relevant social, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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;
• Plan, implement, and analyze community relations strategies that will advance the project’s goals and mission;
• 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;
• Liaise with host community, government agencies & LGUs to secure local permits, approvals and clearances;
• Receive project-related complaints from local stakeholders, and regularly maintain and update the project's grievance and stakeholder’s engagement log.
• Keeps informed and advises on governmental, community, legislative, and environmental issues affecting the project; and
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Pre-requisites:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, sociology, psychology, marketing, or a related field
• With at least five (5) years work experience in developing and successfully implementing community relations strategies, preferably in the renewable energy sector
• A basic understanding of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 and environmental policies as they relate to community relations
• Proven track record in community relations