SP Competency & Assurance Lead

• Develop and update Asset & Project level SP procedures aligned with domesticated HSSE & SP Control Framework (CF) processes and procedures 

• Responsible for managing the social aspects of integrated impact assessments, ensuring implementation of social components of the Environmental, Social & Health Impact Management Plans and delivery of associated programmes and projects in a manner consistent with domesticated HSSE & SP CF 

• Provide assurance on SP following the Discipline standards while working with SP/ CRCs to support development, annual updates and implementation of SP plans for projects and operations in line with the HSSE & SP CF.

• Support annual LoD1 for all SP-related operations as well as SP Joint Assessment Reviews, LoD 1 for SP plans and EMP integration testing.

• Champion implementation of SP aspects of the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP), annual SP risk assessment, benchmarking within industry and trend analysis and advice on changes.

• Responsible for influencing NOVs to adopt similar practices aimed at embedding the HSSE & SP CF and managing social risks.

Job Dimensions:

• This role is dynamic and unique, collocated with the Environment team and requiring the application of global SP/Sustainability best practices in a challenging and complex local context. Adaptability and flexibility are key.

• Interacts with a network of internal and external stakeholders within and outside the Oil & Gas industry.

• Budget: Indirect - $1 to $2 million funded by projects for social impact mitigation annually to enable protection of value of circa S1 billion capex in major projects. Business scope - opportunities, projects and operations across Renaissance. 

• Supervision of external consultants working on social aspects of EIAs and coordination of internal participation in EES and EERs. 

• Coverage: 4 Niger Delta states, 300+communities. Champion implementation of and compliance with of the HSSE & SP control framework. Assess and manage Social Impacts arising from Renaissance operations in Nigeria.

A bachelor’s degree in related field

A minimum of 10 years’ industry experience in Social Performance and Sustainability management.

The ideal candidate would be a strategic, creative and collaborative professional experienced in managing Consultants, NGOs and international service providers.

• SME in SP and good understanding of key strategic global sustainability standards.

• Strong influencing/motivating skills and ability to influence without hierarchical control and drive delivery through others.

• Strict adherence and compliance with E&C and ABC rules and regulations, with personal integrity and good judgement.

• CRISP mindset- consistently role model collaboration, respect, integrity, safety and performance. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships with external stakeholders

• Good interpersonal skills, able to influence and interface effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels

• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages 

• Good communicator - verbal and written and an ability to influence leaders

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited does not request monetary payments (e.g. insurance policy, visa/work permit, HUET or HSSE training, special job offer, etc.) for employment. Individuals who are interested in opportunities within our organization will find open positions listed on the company websites Careers – Renaissance when available.

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited does not make use of employment forms; neither does the Company process CVs that have not been submitted through the proper websites: Careers – Renaissance

All successful applicants who receive an offer of employment from Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited would have been required to go through a formal and transparent recruitment process.

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Closing Date: 10/07/2026