About the Role
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is an independent Nigerian energy firm that emerged as a major player in the oil and gas industry after acquiring Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Land Acquisition Adviser to join our dynamic team in Port Harcourt. In this individual contributor role, you will secure lawful land and surface rights for company projects, applying industry-best practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities- Lead low-value land acquisition cases below US$200,000 Defensible Acquisition Value per case while applying the rule to know the claimant and claim rights.
- Determine and prove land ownership using traditional evidence, title documents, acts of ownership, long possession, and adjacent land evidence.
- Conduct pre-field sensitisation, Pragmatic Consent meetings, and surface rights verification with affected landowners in Niger Delta communities.
- Verify claimant identity using the Six-Point Identity Lock and establish boundaries using the Three-Witness Boundary Rule.
- Prepare assessment and valuation support files, present proposals to the Land Compensation Board, and handle grievance resolutions.
- Collaborate with the legal team to formulate defense strategies, provide expert witness testimony, and utilize alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Bachelor degree in Estate Management, Surveying, Geography, Law, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in land acquisition, estate surveying, valuation, or community field verification within Niger Delta host communities.
- Working knowledge of the Land Use Act 2004, Petroleum Industry Act 2021, and IFC Performance Standard 5.
- Progress toward NIESV or ESVARBON registration is an advantage.
- Proficiency in GPS, GIS, data security protocols, and stakeholder conflict de-escalation.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a leading energy firm.
- Collaborative and impact-driven work environment in the Niger Delta region.