Vacancies: HCV Officer, Manager, Corporate & Community Relations
We are Globally the largest processor and merchandisers of Palm and Lauric Oils and a major Oil palm plantation owner. We have vacancies existing in our Plantations in the Cross River State, Nigeria for experienced, highly motivated and result-driven professionals in the following roles:
Position: HCV Officer
- Reporting to the CSR Department, Plantation Head and General Manager the candidate will be responsible for the management, monitoring and enhancement of all High Conservation Areas (HCVs) in oil palm plantations in Nigeria. The candidate will provide support in the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in these areas.
Key Duties
- HCV management and field monitoring for HCV areas for all of Nigerian operations.
- Internal field auditing for RSPO compliance for HCV related matters.
- Supervision and co-ordination of all operation staff and workers under his/her charge.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate and work effectively with other departments in plantation and stakeholders.
Required qualifications and skills:
- A degree in biological sciences or related relevant degree.
- Field and biodiversity surveys experience.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- An understanding of the requirements of the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is preferable but not mandatory.
Position: Manager, Corporate & Community Relations
Key Duties:
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Effectively coordinate all matters relating to public & government relations, regulatory affairs for the company in the State Capital of Calabar and environs.
- Give effective administrative service where necessary to our business within the region.
- Handle key stakeholders like community leaders, NGO’s, Government departments, immigration, customs, police and other government departments.
- Attend all relevant stakeholder community meetings on behalf of the organization. Assist the company in organizing events and community welfare activities.
Required qualifications and skills:
- Possess relevant degrees in the Humanities /Social Sciences or Law – MBA will be an added advantage.
- Have minimum Five (5) years working experience in a similar role and/or environment.
- Be exceptional at relationship management and community liaison business development with extensive customer interaction.
- Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.
- Be proficient in the use of MS-office packages
- Be able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
Important Note:
- These vacancies exist in Cross River State therefore indigenes of the area/state will be given priority.
- Positions advertised provides excellent career prospects and advancement.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to send their full resume stating qualification, experience, current and expected salary and contact numbers by e-mail at plantationrecruitment2012@yahoo.com using the position applied for as subject.
Applications must be received on or before 24th July, 2012
Only short listed candidates would be contacted.
