Corporate Affairs and Community Relations Officer

Corporate Affairs and Community Relations Officer

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 Expires: Nov 10, 2026

Sisa, is a management consulting company focused on providing integrated HR advisory services and culture transformation.

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Corporate Affairs and Community Relations Officer

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 5 years
• Location Abuja
• Job Field Marketing and Communication

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, a planned 7 MMscfd mini facility. Site works are under way, plant equipment manufactured in China is in sea transit, and first gas is targeted for April 2027, subject to readiness and approvals. They are building a lean, high-accountability execution team and are looking for a Corporate Affairs and Community Relations Officer to join them.

THE ROLE

Protect and build our client’s reputation and social licence to operate during construction, equipment movements, installation and commissioning, maintaining trusted engagement with Ajaokuta host communities, Kogi State stakeholders and road users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the communications plan and ensure public statements and materials reflect verified project status
• Develop stakeholder mapping and an engagement calendar for host communities, traditional rulers, youth and women’s groups and local government
• Operate a documented grievance mechanism, from confidential intake through investigation and closure
• Coordinate advance notices and briefings for abnormal-load equipment movements with Logistics, HSE and the authorities
• Support transparent local recruitment communications and supplier outreach
• Coordinate CSR and community development proposals against approved policy and budget
• Maintain stakeholder, grievance, commitments and media registers and prepare monthly reports

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, public relations, social sciences or a related field

• 5+ years of corporate communications or community relations experience in energy, construction or infrastructure

• Experience managing grievances and engaging host communities, traditional institutions and government

• Strong written and spoken communication; ability to communicate clearly in English and local languages is an advantage

• Familiarity with Kogi State and the Ajaokuta area is an advantage

• Cultural sensitivity, discretion and sound judgement

• WHAT WE VALUE

• Execution discipline, evidence-based reporting, clear communication and a willingness to raise concerns early. They work by their values: Accountability, Responsibility, Efficiency, Teamwork and Excellence.

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