Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

Job Description

The role

We are currently seeking an experienced Stakeholder Engagement Specialist to work closely with our specialists in our Team, providing environmental and social oversight consultant in Benin.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive stakeholders understanding about the benefits of the projects.
• Provide a highly professional outreach campaign.
• Delivers an integrated and synchronized approach.
• Create key stakeholder awareness and understanding.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an environment and social oversight in the power projects and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Master degree in the social sciences or a related discipline (anthropology, sociology, women’s studies, public policy, community development, etc.).
• 10 years+ of professional experience.
• 10 years+ of experience in related field of international experience in community relations/stakeholder engagement, demonstrated experience with IFC performance standards, integrating considerations of marginalized people/communities into large scale infrastructure projects, including resettlement, compensation and livelihood restoration efforts focused on participatory planning.
• Significant experience in developing countries, experience working directly in either Francophone West Africa and/or the power sector would be considered a plus.
• Demonstrate familiarity with application of international best practice and methodology, preferably with experience relevant to energy projects, experience working with participatory community development and consultative methods.
• Able to work closely with local counterpart personnel and the public at large.
• Fluency in French

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

About the Organization

• Flexible and friendly working environment
• Excellent opportunity to become a valued member of SMEC's multidisciplinary team
• Outstanding career prospects

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.