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• Advise on interventions to mitigate social risks and impacts that
  are required to be integrated into policies, plans and programs for the
  oil and gas sector;
• Review and advise on social studies submitted by the licensees;
• Participate in sensitization meetings and stakeholder consultations
  with host communities and other relevant stakeholders and follow up on
  actions required;
• Advise on societal related grievances to ensure that they are
  handled promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationship
  with host communities and other relevant stakeholders;
• Participate in regular field inspections and monitoring of oil and
  gas operations;
• Support land acquisition and compensation related activities;
• Participate in development of appropriate Information, Education and
  Communication materials for sensitization of communities and other
  relevant stakeholders;
• Mobilize host communities to participate in relevant oil and gas
  activities and programs;
• Monitor implementation of Resettlement Action Plans and Community
  Development Action Plans;
• Provide input in review and development of relevant policies,
  legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines;
• Actively participate in review of reports including the ESIS, Audits
  and monitoring reports to ensure that social issues are adequately
  addressed;
• Perform any other duties may be assigned from time to time.

• The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Social
  Affairs Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in
  Environment, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Sustainable Development, Community
  Development or related disciplines from an internationally recognized
  institution.
• At least three years of working experience in the oil and gas sector
  operations, with specific responsibility for Environment issues.
• Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of local
  stakeholders, NGOs, donors, local authorities, local communities in an
  organization/business unit/project with diverse professionals.
• A Master’s degree in Environment, Social Sciences, Social Work and
  Social Administration, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Community
  Development or any other social development related degree from an
  internationally recognized University.
• A qualification in the oil and gas sector from an internationally
  recognized institution;
• Internationally recognized professional qualifications or membership
  of nationally and internationally recognized professional bodies;
• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
• Sound knowledge of land use and planning policies, laws,
  regulations, standards and guidelines in the country.
• Familiarity with environmental and socio-economic issues related to
  the oil and gas sector.
• Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Proven track record of outstanding performance;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills especially
  Persuasive Oral Communication;
• Possess good administrative and negotiation skills;
• Track record of training and mentoring others; and
• Proficiency in the relevant computer packages including Microsoft
  Office

• ONLY online applications will be
  considered.
• Applicants are required to scan and
  attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g.
  Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level and O-level certificates and PLE
  results slip.
• Academic documents for the successful
  candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are
  considered for appointment into the Authority.
• Only short listed and successful
  candidates will be contacted.
• All appointments shall be subject to a
  probationary period of not more than six months and subsequent
  confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the
  individual.

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