Local Content Advisor

Duties

• Support the development and execution of local content and contracting strategies aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and local participation targets
• Ensure Local Content requirements integration in multiple high value contracts, from tender phase to contracts close-out, negotiate best outcomes for local content value, track Local Content activities in contracts
• Monitor local content performance, contractors' compliance through regular tracking and reporting
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Leading the development of local content portion for support packages for regulatory engagements and approvals
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between business units, procurement, legal teams, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities
• Mentoring and on-the-job training of local team members
• Key Competencies:
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in business development, contracting, supplier engagement, and local content programs. They must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, project management, procurement/contracting and multitasking skills, with excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communicator and relationship builder with strong negotiation skills and a proactive results-driven mindset

Requisites

• Experience in energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, or industrial sectors, with knowledge of contracts management and local content programs, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and a commitment to sustainable local economic development
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Law, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in local content, contract management, supply chain, or related fields. Strong commercial understanding with experience aligning local development initiatives to Project objectives
• Strong knowledge of Mozambican local content legislation, contracting processes, commercial agreements, and supplier management practices is considered an asset
• Experience engaging with Contractors, Government authorities, NGOs, Local communities, Financial institutions, and other external Stakeholders
• Excellent written and spoken English

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• The selected candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination before the commencement of their duties