Liaison Officer

Envision Energy Philippines Corporation; Bais; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Energy Philippines Corporation invites a Liaison Officer / Community Relations Officer to serve as the primary field representative, coordinating with LGUs, agencies, landowners, and local communities for renewable energy project development.

The role involves facilitating government requirements, addressing community concerns, and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships while supporting permits and documentation and coordinating with local leaders in diverse rural settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Development Communication, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
• 2–5 years of liaison, community relations, or government relations experience.
• Experience with LGUs, barangays, landowners, and local communities.
• Fluency in Bisaya/Cebuano and strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with barangay, municipal, provincial, and regional government offices on project-related matters and facilitate meetings, endorsements, certifications, clearances, and other government requirements.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with LGU officials and relevant government representatives.
• Monitor the status of permits, applications, endorsements, and other government transactions.
• Represent the company during coordination meetings with government and community stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the company and local communities affected by or located near the renewable energy project.
• Conduct community visits, consultations, meetings, and information sessions.
• Explain project activities, timelines, potential impacts, and community programs in a clear and culturally appropriate manner.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with barangay officials, community leaders, landowners, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Identify community concerns, grievances, expectations, and potential issues and elevate them to the appropriate project team.
• Support the implementation of community engagement and social development programs.

Skills

Bisaya/Cebuano communication

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Fieldwork readiness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Community Development or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the role

The Liaison Officer / Community Relations Officer will serve as the primary field representative of the Renewable Energy Project Developer in coordinating with local government units (LGUs), government agencies, landowners, community leaders, residents, and other local stakeholders. The position will support project development activities by facilitating government and community coordination, maintaining positive stakeholder relationships, assisting with permits and documentation, and addressing community concerns.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with barangay, municipal, provincial, and regional government offices on project-related matters and facilitate meetings, endorsements, certifications, clearances, and other government requirements.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with LGU officials and relevant government representatives.
• Monitor the status of permits, applications, endorsements, and other government transactions.
• Represent the company during coordination meetings with government and community stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the company and local communities affected by or located near the renewable energy project.
• Conduct community visits, consultations, meetings, and information sessions.
• Explain project activities, timelines, potential impacts, and community programs in a clear and culturally appropriate manner.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with barangay officials, community leaders, landowners, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Identify community concerns, grievances, expectations, and potential issues and elevate them to the appropriate project team.
• Support the implementation of community engagement and social development programs.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Development Communication, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2–5 years of relevant experience in liaison work, community relations, government relations, project development, land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, or a similar role.
• Experience working with LGUs, barangays, landowners, local communities, or government agencies.
• Fluent in Bisaya/Cebuano, with the ability to communicate effectively with local communities.
• Good command of Filipino and English, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good understanding of local government structures and community dynamics.
• Willingness to conduct frequent fieldwork and site visits.
• Willing to travel and work in project locations, including remote or rural areas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.