Job Title: Land Acquisition Coordinator_Organisation: CNOOC Uganda Limited_Job Location: Mobilized to Lake Albert, construction sites or other cities if required.About CNOOC Uganda:_CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). As a new company in Uganda, CNOOC Uganda limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.
Job Summary:
* Securing timely access to land in support of drilling, operations and development activities within Block 3A (Lake Albert Basin); and play a key role in mitigating land associated issues as well as securing long-term positive relationships with affected landholders;
* Acquiring and reporting of any land associated issues on a regular basis to the Land Acquisition Supervisor and Interface closely with Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment Health & Safety, Exploration, Development and Engineering functions to ensure that procedures associated with land acquisition are appropriately done;
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist the Land Acquisition supervisor to implement appropriate policies, procedures and plans to ensure robust governance and transparency – from planning, to assessment, compensation and final agreement of land acquisition;
* Implement ongoing land concerns including the company land asset inventory, leasehold agreements and other ongoing access arrangements;
* Assist the supervisor in Securing timely access to land in support of drilling, operations, development and engineering activities within the area of operation and in accordance with Ugandan legislation, regulatory and contractual requirements as well as the company policies and procedures;
* Assist in the determination of targeted land ownership / tenure and land use aspects with respect to new access requirements – well pads, camps, major infrastructure, road access, right of ways, supporting infrastructure and services;
* Assist in ensuring Cooperation with key external stakeholders and approving bodies to ensure timely access and minimize negative impacts;
* Assist in ensuring that all economic and physical displacements are done in a practical manner as such to minimize impacts;
* Assist in keeping track of and monitoring legislative / regulatory changes in land and compensation regimes and participate in all industry efforts as appropriate;
* Assist the supervisor in giving an insight input to project development on land / social constraints mapping and scheduling in cooperation with Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility Issues, contribute to operational / development planning processes on land issues;
* Cooperate with relevant departments in order to ensure that all the company staff and contractors demonstrate respect for landholders and their land / livelihoods;
* Support Community Relations in maintaining landholder / community relationships, communicating clearly and consistently about the company’s activities which impact land use and tenure;
* Monitor the effectiveness of access processes and Implement improvements and efficiencies;
* Participate and contribute to regular land management audits / reviews (either internal or external);
* Other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Urban / Rural Planning, Legal or Commercial discipline;
* Minimum 3 years previous experience working within a land based role;
* Exposure to environmental / social impact assessment and management is essential, including a solid understanding of international best practice / standards in this area as well;
* Experience within a major infrastructure project/ resource sector would be highly desirable;
* Previous experience in community / stakeholder engagement would also be beneficial;
* Experience in interfacing with Government Agencies.
* Extensive knowledge of local land acquisition laws and International Standards;
* Fluency in some of the major local languages from the Lake Albert region including Swahilli, Alur, Runyoro, Bugungu;
Extensive knowledge of local social, geographic, eco-systematic, environmental and wild life profile.
How to Apply:
Please send ONLY a CV and Application Letter MERGED Into ONE document to email address: recruitment@cnoocuganda.com .
Please DO NOT attach any other documents and ensure to quote the JOB TITLE in the Subject of your email.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.
Deadline: 21st January, 2013
Job Summary:
* Securing timely access to land in support of drilling, operations and development activities within Block 3A (Lake Albert Basin); and play a key role in mitigating land associated issues as well as securing long-term positive relationships with affected landholders;
* Acquiring and reporting of any land associated issues on a regular basis to the Land Acquisition Supervisor and Interface closely with Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment Health & Safety, Exploration, Development and Engineering functions to ensure that procedures associated with land acquisition are appropriately done;
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist the Land Acquisition supervisor to implement appropriate policies, procedures and plans to ensure robust governance and transparency – from planning, to assessment, compensation and final agreement of land acquisition;
* Implement ongoing land concerns including the company land asset inventory, leasehold agreements and other ongoing access arrangements;
* Assist the supervisor in Securing timely access to land in support of drilling, operations, development and engineering activities within the area of operation and in accordance with Ugandan legislation, regulatory and contractual requirements as well as the company policies and procedures;
* Assist in the determination of targeted land ownership / tenure and land use aspects with respect to new access requirements – well pads, camps, major infrastructure, road access, right of ways, supporting infrastructure and services;
* Assist in ensuring Cooperation with key external stakeholders and approving bodies to ensure timely access and minimize negative impacts;
* Assist in ensuring that all economic and physical displacements are done in a practical manner as such to minimize impacts;
* Assist in keeping track of and monitoring legislative / regulatory changes in land and compensation regimes and participate in all industry efforts as appropriate;
* Assist the supervisor in giving an insight input to project development on land / social constraints mapping and scheduling in cooperation with Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility Issues, contribute to operational / development planning processes on land issues;
* Cooperate with relevant departments in order to ensure that all the company staff and contractors demonstrate respect for landholders and their land / livelihoods;
* Support Community Relations in maintaining landholder / community relationships, communicating clearly and consistently about the company’s activities which impact land use and tenure;
* Monitor the effectiveness of access processes and Implement improvements and efficiencies;
* Participate and contribute to regular land management audits / reviews (either internal or external);
* Other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Urban / Rural Planning, Legal or Commercial discipline;
* Minimum 3 years previous experience working within a land based role;
* Exposure to environmental / social impact assessment and management is essential, including a solid understanding of international best practice / standards in this area as well;
* Experience within a major infrastructure project/ resource sector would be highly desirable;
* Previous experience in community / stakeholder engagement would also be beneficial;
* Experience in interfacing with Government Agencies.
* Extensive knowledge of local land acquisition laws and International Standards;
* Fluency in some of the major local languages from the Lake Albert region including Swahilli, Alur, Runyoro, Bugungu;
Extensive knowledge of local social, geographic, eco-systematic, environmental and wild life profile.
How to Apply:
Please send ONLY a CV and Application Letter MERGED Into ONE document to email address: recruitment@cnoocuganda.com .
Please DO NOT attach any other documents and ensure to quote the JOB TITLE in the Subject of your email.
Only candidates that follow these instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.
Deadline: 21st January, 2013