Job Title: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Duty Station: Mokhotlong District, Lesotho
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duration: 12 Months
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Lima-Thaha JV is providing resettlement planning and implementation services on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project in Mokhotlong District. We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of Stakeholder Engagement Manager to drive the implementation of our stakeholder engagement programme. The position will require outdoor work in communities, sometimes under extreme conditions, and doing physical work such as strenuous walking and modest lifting.
MAIN DUTIES
- The Stakeholder Engagement Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan as approved by the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority.
- Stakeholder engagement is a supporting activity in the planning and implementation of the resettlement programme. The Stakeholder Engagement Manager will provide guidance and direction to different planning and implementation teams during consultations.
- To ensure that key Project stakeholders are informed of activities, the Stakeholder Engagement Manager will build constructive relationships and regularly liaise with district and local authorities.
- Key workstreams that require stakeholder engagement include livelihood restoration planning, compensation and relocation planning and the mitigation of community impacts.
- The Stakeholder Engagement Manager is also responsible for the facilitation of disputes in collaboration with local authorities and other Project structures.
- Support client-driven community engagements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A relevant bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a relevant related field.
- Must be fluent in Sesotho and proficient in English to communicate within the team.
- A minimum of 6 years proven experience in setting up and conducting consultation programmes in rural areas of Lesotho.
- Experience in resettlement planning will be an added advantage.
- Must be a good communicator and willing to engage directly with local authorities, communities and individual households.
- Must be able to manage in a team of support staff. Must have advanced computer skills with knowledge of Windows 10 and standard Office applications. Must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.
Applicants resident in the Project area are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should send their applications with a cover letter indicating the position for which they are applying, their suitability for the position as well as a short curriculum vitae (CV) indicating their qualification, employment history for all previous employment and duties performed, as well as three contactable employment reference to any of the following:
▪ LTJV office in Mapholaneng (Old Red Cross Clinic); OR
▪ email to [email protected] on or before 18 August 2023 at 16h00.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.