WTS Energy – Our client, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Diversity Programs / Communications Officer

Locations: Port- Harcourt – Rivers / Lagos
Direction: People Talent Management

Job Purpose

• Assistance and support to launch programs promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion in company which will realize the diversity strategy and roadmap of the Company
• Communicate and promote employee engagement in all teams to support the drive for Company performance through companywide awareness campaigns, workshops, employee surveys, pulse checks, internal and external benchmarks.

Job Dimensions

• People & Talent Management (PTM) Projects and campaigns: participate and assist to communicate all local diversity programs/projects, the delivery, event organization, organize workshops. Follow-up with periodic and close-out reports
• PTM Studies: Total Engagement and other surveys internal and external with other IOCs and companies for benchmarks; follow-up results and action plan implementation
• Diversity and inclusion: Communicate and assist to administer diversity & inclusion programs – coordination, workgroups, event, conclusion. feedback reports (e.g., Diversity Day, TWICE activities, International Women’s Day, disability day etc.). Ensure the continuous updated content of company PTM website for upcoming events, news etc.

Context and Environment:

• An environment which consists of a very diverse workforce (ethnic, cultural, gender and generational) and its attendant challenges, thereby requiring focused attention to achieve smooth and effective change management implementation.
• A dynamic environment which requires well documented information for reporting.
• Legal implication on misinterpretation or miscommunication of Company information
• Studies and research, campaigns and workshops which effectively show importance of employee engagement and wellbeing for the individual and the organization

Key Responsibilities
PTM and Diversity Programs:

• Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the work environment at least 4 programs per year
• Interact and promote good relations and practices with the workforce to improve engagement and workplace well being
• Organize and communicate events and projects in line with required agreements and PTM guidelines
• Organize Diversity workshops and campaigns and ensure active participation.

Communications:

• Prepare newsletters and promotional material in line with the communication and engagement strategy of COMPANY, PTM division and the Diversity and Inclusion department
• Utilize appropriate and available communication channels to ensure key messages reach the appropriate target audiences at agreed intervals and in line with key divisional objectives
• Communicate and raise awareness in all the areas of Diversity and Inclusion.
• Assist with reviews of studies and surveys, publish results as it concerns Diversity and PTM on the PTM Web portal and COMPANY WAT portal
• Ensure contents on the PTM web portal is accurate and up to date by regularly reviewing the web pages and
• working with the Workplace wellbeing and governance Lead to coordinate and update when necessary
• Attend events organized by other IOCs, Downstream etc to share experiences and improve areas of Diversity & Inclusion
• Maintain archive of records/information published

Cost Efficiency:

• Adherence to the Group’s cost reduction and management philosophy without a negative impact on quality and relevance
• Generates data and analysis on associated costs from the diversity campaigns and proposes improvement and cost optimization initiative

Accountabilities:

• Organize programs, workshops, campaigns aimed at fostering an environment which seeks to enhance staff engagement and wellbeing in order to reduce/eliminate all psychosocial risk factors and promote a pleasant work environment
• Disseminate surveys to staff and process feedback in all areas of diversity and Inclusion issues. Effectively close out any complaints/recommendations
• Updated PTM website which reflects appropriately the current news

HSE Objectives:

• Familiarize self with company emergency procedures, carry out assigned responsibilities safely and report any incident, unsafe act or operation.
• Ensure all personnel under his/her supervision are well trained and aware of their HSE responsibilities with continuous monitoring.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• A graduate in the Arts or Humanities or Social Sciences with 3-6 years post qualification experience, preferably in Human resources or External Relations.
• Oil and Gas industry experience an added advantage.
• Good problem solving, innovative, communication, presentation and analytical skills and, proficiency in MS tools is required
• Relationship and team building skills essential to working relationships with staff of diverse ethnic and international background

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.