Shell Recruits: Oil Spills Compensation Advise

Shell companies have been exploring for and producing hydrocarbons for over a century. Today, Exploration & Production (EP) employs some 17,500 people and a further 10,000 contractors worldwide and has interests in ventures in around 40 countries.. SPDC is is currently looking to recruit an Oil Spills Compensation Adviser for our Warri office. Responsibilities:     * In this role you will supervise the assessment, valuation, negotiation and payment of all oil spills/damage claims required for the respective SPDC operational area(s) in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet projects targets / schedules and ensure prompt resolution of oil spills/damage claims demands and disputes in order to avoid disruptions to company operations and improve relations with its host communities.     * Support the development and implementation of strategies for dispute resolution and pre-empting conflicts / litigations on spills claims compensation payment matters in order to reduce the Company's contingent liability and / or defend / mange litigations arising from spills claims compensation payment issues.     * Develop and implement strategies and policies for oil spills compensation and its integration in the entire Oil Spill Management programme of the company     * Execute in a timely and cost-effective manner the assessment and payment of compensation claims for spills arising from SPDC operations in the area(s) to meet project targets / schedules.     * Interface with Community Relations, the Pipelines Organisation, Asset teams, the Survey team and external consultants to successfully execute field verification and assessment activities.     * Identify and sensitise claimants and maintain contacts with relevant stakeholders including Government Agencies, Community Opinion Leaders, Claims Agents, NGOs, etc. preparatory to the field verification / assessment exercise     * Provide support to Legal Department on litigations related to payment of compensation for spill/damage claims and may be required to attend court procedures. Requirements:     * A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience     * Must possess Bachelors in Estate Management (Minimum of Second Class Lower division) and be an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Valuers and Surveyors.     * A Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Sciences/Management will be an added advantage.     * Demonstrated ability to be creative, analytical, imaginative with a high level of high integrity to the discharge of duties.Must be an excellent team player possessing good Leadership, multidisciplinary team and networking skills and the capacity to tolerate a high-pressure work environment.     * Good understanding of the challenges of the physical environment of the Niger Delta Region.     * Excellent understanding of relevant Laws, policies and Practices governing Compensation in Nigeria.     * Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution capabilities Deadline is 18 September 2009 Click here to apply online