Community Liaison Officer

At ACWA Power, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we encourage applications from women and individuals of diverse backgrounds. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team drives innovation and success, and we are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where everyone can grow and contribute to a sustainable future.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and mature Community Liaison Officer (CLO) to be based at Bash 500 MW Wind Farm in Uzbekistan. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining open, transparent, and constructive communication between the project, local communities, and other stakeholders. This position requires professionalism, discretion, and a strong sense of integrity, as it involves handling confidential matters, grievance management, and engagement with diverse stakeholder groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support community relations activities and stakeholder engagement events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the project and local communities, promoting positive relationships and trust.
• Ensure all community engagement activities align with international performance standards (EBRD, IFC, ADB).
• Report and monitor stakeholder engagement activities and contribute to plans such as the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), and Community Development Plan (CDP).
• Proactively identify community concerns and provide feedback to project management to inform mitigation and engagement strategies.
• Manage the grievance mechanism, including receiving, documenting, investigating, and closing out grievances in a timely and transparent manner.
• Conduct outreach meetings to understand community priorities and concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of engagements and advise the project team on local community aspirations and sensitivities.
• Support and deliver training sessions on social management plans for project staff and contractors.
• Ensure all stakeholder interactions are recorded and tracked within the stakeholder engagement management system.

Minimum Competency Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related discipline (Social Studies preferred but not mandatory).
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in social, community, or stakeholder engagement fields, including 2 years in a site-based role.
• Strong communication skills in Uzbek - native and English - conversational.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and monitor social action plans and community engagement processes in accordance with international standards (IFC, EBRD, ADB).
• Experience in grievance management, stakeholder engagement, and social monitoring (e.g., worker welfare, accommodation standards).
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with maturity, empathy, and professionalism.
• Flexible and adaptable approach with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact project contributing to sustainable community relations in Uzbekistan.
• Gain exposure to international best practices in stakeholder engagement and social performance.
• Work in a collaborative, respectful environment where your input truly matters.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and project level.