Stakeholder Engagement Officer – 12 Month Contract needed at Scatec ASA

Main Responsibilities: 

• Stakeholder Relationship Management:Facilitate stakeholder analysis, mapping, planning and stakeholder communication strategies when reviewing the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
• Support Project E&S team in the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP)
• Establish and maintain  effective relationships between the local communities and Scatec
• Liaise with local community stakeholders on behalf of Scatec
• Engage, facilitate and represent Scatec in the event of public meetings
• Create a stakeholder database, develop and regularly update community profiles and expectations
• Assist in developing and maintaining a risk register detailing all the identified risks, their impact to the business.
• Support to community Investments: Review and identity potential Community Investment projects
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of the Community Development Officers in the administration and implementation of Socio-Economic Development (SED) and Enterprise Development (EnD) projects.
• Assist in building and maintaining relations with local media to effectively communicate the community projects invested in.
• Reporting:Prepare quarterly stakeholder engagement reports capturing the engagements facilitated and outcomes of engagements.  
• Develop and distribute regular communications to stakeholders, including newsletters, reports, and updates.
• Monitor, report and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented engagement plans by conducting thorough reviews of stakeholder feedback.

Qualifications And Competencies: 

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree/equivalent or higher) in community development, the human or social sciences, or related fields
• At least 3-5 years of experience in facilitating stakeholder engagement within communities.
• Must have a good understanding of Stakeholder Management and familiarity with Scatec’s stakeholder landscape.
• General knowledge of local and provincial government practices, local policies, regulations, and community dynamics
• Language: Fluent in both written and spoken English & Afrikaans
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Must be able to establish relationships with communities and local government
• Must hold a valid driver’s license