Community Relations Consultant

Vena Group; Bugallon; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group is seeking a seasoned Community Relations Specialist in the Philippines to build and sustain productive partnerships with local communities, IP groups, and government agencies. The role focuses on CSR programs, stakeholder engagement, and compliant project communications.

You will plan and execute social development initiatives, prepare reporting, secure permits, address grievances, and support smooth project implementation in renewable energy contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requirement as specified in the job posting.
• Minimum five years of work experience in community relations development.
• Understanding of Renewable Energy Act 2008 and environmental policies as they relate to community relations.
• Proven track record in building community relations and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain good relations with host communities, IP groups, and government agencies to ensure smooth project activities.
• Plan and implement community relations strategies that support project goals.
• Execute CSR programs and social development plans for host communities.
• Prepare IEC materials and coordinate meetings, including documenting questions and concerns.
• Liaise with government agencies to secure permits and clearances; maintain grievance logs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations/communications/social sciences/related field

Job description

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;
• 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