About this role
BENMARIS LIMITED
Corporate Affairs & Community Relations Officer
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Kogi, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-Time
Job Type
Contract
About the Role
- 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
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Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, public relations, social sciences or a related field
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5+ years of corporate communications or community relations experience in energy, construction or infrastructure
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Experience managing grievances and engaging host communities, traditional institutions and government
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Strong written and spoken communication; ability to communicate clearly in English and local languages is an advantage
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Familiarity with Kogi State and the Ajaokuta area is an advantage
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Cultural sensitivity, discretion and sound judgement
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Closing: 14th Nov. 2026