Community Business Partner Officer

Overview

The Community and Business Partner Officer is responsible for social fencing and community relations functions for the business unit, in line with the purpose of Prime Infra Group to make better lives and build resilient economies through critical infrastructure.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders and engage communities regularly to understand needs, anticipate potential conflicts, and maximize goodwill opportunities
• Prepare and update stakeholder maps and community needs assessments on a regular basis or as needed
• Advise on norms/guidelines affecting operations and the community interface, including the adoption of business practices and embedding Prime Infra’s core values (integrity, pioneering, value creation, tenacity, and passion) in all community relations and stakeholder engagement work
• Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events that influence public opinion or promote the company’s services and initiatives
• Interface with government agencies, NGOs, private entities, and other stakeholders to support business-related activities such as community relations, social development programs, CSR initiatives, permits, and compliance with E&C (ethics and compliance, anti-bribery, etc.) requirements

CSR Program Management and Issues Monitoring

• Adhere to the Prime Infra Foundation’s CSR framework in developing, implementing, and measuring business unit CSR programs
• Monitor progress on social impact management and social investment initiatives and provide timely recommendations
• Conduct information, education, and communication campaigns in host communities and support group-wide corporate social initiatives
• Interface with key stakeholders and document feedback through a log or registry of community testimonials and reports
• Maintain two-way community feedback mechanisms, including grievance procedures and escalation protocols when needed

Compliance and Administrative Effectiveness

• Support regulatory and compliance units in securing and renewing permits and consents with local and national government agencies and other stakeholders
• Facilitate community representatives’ visits to operating locations
• Provide administrative support, including office duties, logistical arrangements, and preparation of reports

Perform other related tasks as may be required by the project.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Political Science, Social Development, Public Administration, Psychology, or related course
• Experience in managing and delivering social investment projects, including compliance with ER 1-94 obligations and related community development programs.
• With at least 5 - 7 years robust experience in CSR, public advocacy, NGO, or grassroots campaigns in the Philippines, and a proven track record of high performance in Stakeholder Management
• Experienced in managing and delivering social investment projects
• Experienced in permitting, preferably in industrial companies e.g. water, power, waste management
• Ability to design, develop and implement comprehensive strategy for corporate social responsibility and sustainability
• With extensive experience conducting research on social, economic, and environmental issues that may affect the organization
• Ability to operate effectively in diverse cultural settings, especially when engaging in local communities
• Robust understanding of HSSE, Ethics and Compliance, Business Controls and Assurance requirements

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries
• Internet Publishing

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