Workforce Development Advisor

Duties

• Contributes to long-term strategic Workforce planning for Local Content
• Supports Workforce team to develop Workforce strategies and plans to ensure compliance with internal requirements and external commitments to stakeholders
• Provides critical review of construction workforce position and skill level requirements and projections
• Provides quality checks of Contractor reporting for workforce data and works with Contractors to remedy reporting discrepancies
• Supports the inclusion of Local Content, and specifically Workforce Development, into Contractor plans and Company strategy and standard business processes
• Provides oversight of and collaborates with Contractors to develop, achieve, and continuously improve
• Workforce development programs focused on construction discipline training and engagement of Mozambican workforce
• Receives, files and reviews Contractor progress reports and monitors Contractor progress against Workforce-related goals and KPIs
• Supports Project Workforce updates, including building narratives, graphics, dashboards, and reports Travels to Contractor facilities and work sites when required for understanding of Workforce issues and confirmation of Workforce compliance
• Supports written and oral briefings to senior management and other internal/external audiences
• Represents Company/Local Content Team with a diverse range of stakeholders when needed
• Monitors the global, national and local Local Content landscape to inform continuous improvement
• Possesses solid knowledge of Mozambican Workforce law and government landscape
• Supports and participates in other Local Content activities, as well as Labor Relations and other Socioeconomic Management activities
• Possesses excellent report writing and presentation development skills
• Displays mastery of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent office software
• Commands excellent written and spoken English

Requisites

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Education, Social Science & Humanities, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience with business, government, or NGO organizations in Local Content and/or Workforce-related roles
• Commercial knowledge to complement Workforce development understanding is desirable
• Industrial Relations and/or Supplier Development experience is considered advantageous; however, this is not an Industrial Relations role
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to the Mozambique petroleum industry, particularly those related to Local
• Content (Labour Law, Local Content legislation, etc.), is considered advantageous
• Good appreciation of Mozambican government systems
• Experience with Workforce construction training programs, TVETs, and Contractor management
• Understands workforce histograms, skill level breakdowns, and workforce capabilities
• Strong report writing and presentation skills in both Portuguese and English
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural work environment, with a strong business perspective and influencing ability
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• Experience interacting with a variety of external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, local communities, and Contractors

Notes

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