Community Liaison Officer

Overview:
Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

**Main purpose of position**
Currently we are looking for a **Community Liaison Officer** **in Tozeur, Tunisia to be part of our global team working together towards our vision - **Improving our future.** As our Community Liaison Officer you will maintain stakeholder relations between Tozeur PV Solar Project and the community and to implement social management processes and community development initiatives to mitigate project related impacts and to benefit local communities.

**Main responsibilities**
- Relationship building: establish and maintain an effective relationship between the local community and the project; build and foster an environment that supports community involvement, continuous community engagement; provide community members with opportunities to express their concerns and raise issues
- Stakeholder engagement: provide regular and timely information and project updates to the local community and relevant stakeholders; create a stakeholder database, develop and regularly update community profiles and expectations; manage the grievance mechanism
- Institutional arrangements: liaise with the project management & local government offices for planning and implementation of resettlement of households impacted by the project as relevant and communication of local job other opportunities to the communities
- Social management and community development programs: deliver weekly and monthly reports on activities; identify and develop proposals for community development projects aligned with the sustainability policy; review and identify potential partners for community development initiatives

**Qualifications and competencies**
- University degree
- General knowledge of local and state government practices
- Well-developed knowledge of local language (Arabic and French, English is an asset), culture, customs and practices in the community
- Have IT skills for operating Software and Apps
- Must be able to work flexibly according to operational needs
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- 2+ years in community experience in the following areas are plus: Socio economic development; Stakeholder management and formulation of strategies; Project management experience

**Additional information**:
12 months employment contract with possible extension.

Work location will be Tozeur project offices**:
**Personal characteristics**

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

- ** Predictable**: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- ** Driving results**:demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
- ** Changemaker**:demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- ** Working together**:demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

**We offer**
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.