About the Role
Benmaris Limited, a leading wholly owned Nigerian company specializing in facilities management, construction, and engineering works, is seeking a dedicated Corporate Affairs & Community Relations Officer. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining positive relationships with host communities, traditional rulers, and local authorities, ensuring our operations maintain a strong social license to operate.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain the communications plan and ensure public statements and materials reflect verified project status.
- Develop stakeholder mapping and an engagement calendar for host communities, traditional rulers, youth and women’s groups, and local government.
- Operate a documented grievance mechanism, from confidential intake through investigation and closure.
- Coordinate advance notices and briefings for abnormal-load equipment movements with Logistics, HSE, and the authorities.
- Support transparent local recruitment communications and supplier outreach.
- Coordinate CSR and community development proposals against approved policy and budget.
- Maintain stakeholder, grievance, commitments, and media registers and prepare monthly reports.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of corporate communications or community relations experience in energy, construction, or infrastructure.
- Proven experience managing grievances and engaging host communities, traditional institutions, and government bodies.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills, with fluency in English and local languages being an advantage.
- Familiarity with Kogi State and the Ajaokuta area is a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, discretion, and sound professional judgment.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a reputable Nigerian firm.
- Dynamic and impactful work environment contributing to major regional infrastructure projects.