Compensation Specialist - Total

Organisation: Total
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Ref/ID: 2788BR

Deadline: 11th March, 2016



About Total:
Total is a global integrated energy producer and provider, a leading international oil and gas company, and the world’s second-ranked solar energy operator with SunPower. Our facilities are located in various regions of the world, as are our shareholders. Total is the fifth-largest publicly-traded integrated international oil and gas company in the world.

Job Summary: The Compensation Specialist will implement and supervise the Total land acquisition and resettlement planning program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Coordinate the implementation of the various resettlement activities including establishment of stakeholder forums, capacity building on land acquisition and resettlement, disclosure process, conducting of land asset surveys, social surveys, negotiation of compensation packages, signature of agreements with project affected persons, livelihood restoration, financial  literacy, training and evaluation.
  • Ensure regular reporting in liaison with the data administrator.
  • Regular review land and related social studies and contribute to the process.
  • Manage conflict resolution and grievances related to land access and acquisition.
  • Keenly review and contribute to Social Management processes and participate in the Environmental Social Impact assessment process.
  • Evaluate the livelihood program designs and recommend ways for improvement

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The prospective employee for Total as the Compensation Specialist should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban planning/physical planning, Anthropology, Agriculture, law or equivalent.
  • At least seven years’ experience in resettlement planning & implementation including community engagement and negotiation
  • Comprehensive working knowledge and experience in resettlement programs developed in line with World Bank & IFC performance standards
  • Excellent negotiation skills, communication and Interpersonal skills
  • Experience in land surveying, valuation and Mapping (Geographic Information Systems)
  • Working knowledge of the legal and regulatory standards on Land management in Uganda is an added advantage

How to Apply:
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