Job Description

Contract for ServiceLocation: Malaysia (MY), Sarawak Energy (SEB)Company: Sarawak Energy Berhad, Project Delivery (50034027), Transmission Line (50034157)Number of Openings: 2Job Category: ContractClosing Date: 14 February 2025SCOPE OF SERVICES:

• To coordinate the strategy and execution of social investment program for Project Affected Community.
• To develop and implement social management plan and strategies to meet the specific needs of transmission line projects.
• To communicate with Resident Offices, District Offices and other relevant agencies in social initiatives collaboration programs to benefit the affected community.
• To plays an important role in engaging the communities and understanding their needs and concerns.
• To lead logistic arrangement in the execution of community engagement for Project Affected Community and social investment program initiated by Project Team.
• To receive grievances from the community and escalate to Stakeholder/Grievance Management team.
• Spokesperson on behalf of the project team in community engagement.
• To manage issues related to the local community at the project site.
• To coordinate with Agriculture Department on the agriculture collaboration program for the community.
• To focus on long term sustainability by integrating social considerations into project planning, implementation and monitoring.
• To ensure that the community benefits are maximized, social risks are minimized, and legacy impacts are addressed responsibly.
• Ensure transmission line projects adhere to the International Standard - Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS) and to incorporate ESG functions as part of transmission line projects continuous improvement process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Any other tasks related to work as assigned by line manager / project team.

THINKING ENVIRONMENT & CHALLENGES (PROBLEM-SOLVING):

• Managing the diverse and conflicting interests of different stakeholders, especially when balancing project goals with community needs.
• Dealing with cultural differences and ensuring that communication is respectful and effective across diverse groups.
• Understand the cultural and social dynamics of affected communities, manage potential conflicts and find mutually acceptable solutions.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of local and international statutory requirements, leading engagements with external stakeholders to ensure timely acquisition of permits and approvals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements, implementing best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.

QUALIFICATION & WORK EXPERIENCE (KNOW-HOW):

• Any recognized bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Project Management or other related discipline.
• Min. 1 - 5 years of working experience.
• Experience in social management, community relations and communication engagement are an added advantage.
• Adapt multi-tasking, scheduling, handling simultaneous projects.

This position is offered on Contract for Service terms & conditions.

Sarawak Energy