Community Liaison Officer at Dorman Long Engineering Limited

Dorman Long Engineering Limited (DLE) is a leading infrastructure and supply chain services company, providing high-quality solutions to the oil and gas, power, telecommunications, and manufacturing industries. With over 75 years of experience operating in Nigeria, DLE has established a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Liaison Officer

Location: Tecimont, Port Harcourt - Rivers
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Act as the main liaison between DLE and community leaders, ensuring timely and transparentcommunication on matters affecting the communities.
• Establish regular meetings with community representatives to discuss ongoing and upcomingprojects, and address community concerns.
• Communicate DLE’s policies, community development plans, and corporate socialresponsibility (CSR) initiatives to the communities in a clear and culturally appropriate manner.
• Assist in planning and coordinating CSR projects that align with both DLE’s goals and thecommunities’ needs.
• Support the monitoring of these projects to ensure they are effectively contributing tocommunity development and addressing any gaps or concerns.
• Ensure DLE complies with relevant community engagement regulations and policies.
• Keep the management team updated on community-related legal requirements and ensureadherence to these standards.
• Mediate disputes and address grievances between DLE and the communities, finding solutionsthat are agreeable to both parties.
• Work proactively to prevent conflicts by identifying potential community issues early andaddressing them before they escalate.
• Implement and maintain systems for tracking and addressing complaints or concerns raised bythe communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Public Relations, Community Development, or a related field.
• Certification in Public Relations, Community Relations, or from recognized professional bodies is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in community liaison/relations or similar roles, preferably in the oil & gas, engineering, or construction sectors.
• Experience working in the Niger Delta or with communities in high-conflict environments is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences clearly, empathetically, and effectively.
• Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of working productively with internal teams, NGOs, and local authorities.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with sound judgment and the ability to remain composed and professional in complex situations.
• Proficiency in local languages or dialects is an advantage.
• Experienced in building respectful relationships with communities, engaging stakeholders, and navigating local customs and power structures.
• Proven ability to manage and resolve conflicts, de-escalate tensions, and negotiate practical, mutually beneficial solutions.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email

Application Deadline 29th August, 2025.