Regional Community Engagement Manager Job at ContourGlobal in Houston

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development. The operational footprint extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions. Job Summary As Regional Community Engagement Manager , you will join our Sustainability team! In this role, you will report directly to the Global Head of Sustainability and dotted to the President of the region. In this position, you will have the responsibility to provide community engagement regional support to a network of local teams overseeing various phases of our business (from growth opportunities to operations) and raise awareness on social risk assessment, social investment program development and tracking, complaints and grievance mechanisms, cultural resources, human rights, and community agreements. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! Key Responsibilities Support local and regional teams across the operational lifecycle (from M&A through construction, into operations, closure, and divestment) in establishing processes to develop, implement, and track community engagement activities. Develop Community Engagement Plans and other components of the Social Sustainability Plan in accordance with ContourGlobal’s policies and international standards (IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, etc). Maintain a Social and Environmental Obligations register and ensure all permit conditions, legal requirements, community agreements, and social obligations/risks/opportunities are identified, escalated where required, recorded and managed. Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, indigenous groups, public institutions, and other regional stakeholders. Conduct stakeholder mapping, field diagnostics, and regular community perception assessments. Facilitate participatory processes such as consultations, workshops, and community meetings to ensure inclusive engagement and mutual understanding. Implement risk management processes, including risk registers to track and assess risks and controls, and allow for global aggregation. Over data quality and completeness for development of targets, KPIs, and inputs into reporting and disclosure requirements (e.g., Annual Sustainability Reporting). Monitor the regulatory climate in the countries where CG operates and ensure stakeholders are aware of changes that could impact the business. Support due diligence and engagement with external developers to agree on specific studies and activities in co-development projects. Monitor and report on community-related risks, opportunities, potential conflicts, complaints, grievances, early warning alerts, and support mitigation strategies and conflict resolution initiatives. Develop training materials to raise community management awareness and sustainability practices. Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including regulatory compliance reporting. Support development, implementation, and tracking of community investment projects, including proposals co-created with local stakeholders. Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Environmental, Legal, Construction, Procurement, Operations, etc.) to align social activities with project timelines and operational needs. Assist local legal teams in assessing potential compliance issues relating to community relations activities with national/international legislation and ContourGlobal’s governance. Investigate community-related incidents and assurance programs for community engagement processes. Work collaboratively with a variety of external and internal stakeholders to improve consistency and quality of Community Engagement performance. Scope RFPs, manage consultants, and control budgets. Qualifications and Skills Education : Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Social Performance Management, Community Relations, or a related discipline. A professional designation such as Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP™), Certified Community Manager (CCM), or in a related field is preferred. Experience : 5-8 years of recent and related experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, or social performance roles in an industrial sector. Skills : Strong presentation preparation and computer skills, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and experience with community engagement tracking platforms. Travel requirements: this role requires frequent travel (~30%). What Drives Your Application Forward A detail-oriented approach to work with the ability to process large volumes of data and translate it into meaningful items. Ability to work collaboratively, cross-functionally, and under pressure. Appreciation and respect for different cultures and perspectives. Superior communication and organizational skills. Our Values «We» is our greatest asset. We respect and protect the environment. We are doers, committed to doing things right. We act with integrity and transparency. We think and act like entrepreneurs. Working@CG As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy. Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day. We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions. We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance. Interested in joining our company? We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives. If’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together! ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of the society we live in and markets we operate. #J-18808-Ljbffr