Vacancy title:
Government and External Affairs Manager - Field

Jobs at:
Tullow Oil

Deadline of this Job:
11th March 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
Tullow Oil is a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Our focus is on finding and monetizing oil in Africa and South America. Our portfolio of over 80 licences spans 16 countries and is organised into three Business Delivery Teams. We are headquartered in London and have corporate offices in Ireland, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa. Our shares are listed on the London, Irish and Ghana Stock Exchanges. The Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.

Tullow Oil is seeking a talented, self motivated, proactive and skilled individual of high personal integrity to fill the position of Government and External Affairs Manager-Field based in Lodwar.

The job holder will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining key relationships with field based stakeholders, particularly within the Turkana County Government and Turkana—based NGO and CSOs to facilitate the development of the industry and support Tullow Kenya's engagement with these stakeholders.

Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant field
• Demonstrable experience of working in senior external—facing government relations/public affairs roles on behalf of a global /International corporate organisation
• Proven ability to plan and implement stakeholder engagement programmes, including project management experience
• Detailed understanding of how to build and maintain stakeholder relationships in a challenging business environment
• Experience working with government both pre— and post—devolution
• Experience working in Arid & Semi—Arid Areas would be preferred
  Job application procedure
  Your application should demonstrate why you are the most suitable candidate and include an up—to—date CV highlighting relevant skills and experience, names and contacts of three professional referees, and your valid contact details. For details on the job, and on how to apply, visit www.adeptsystems.co.ke 

Closing date: 11th March 2018

Tuliow Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvasing will result in disqualification