Commercial Advisor

Commercial Advisor

Job dimensions

• Reports to: Business Development Manager
• Promote the observance and implementation of the Project’s commercial structure
• Liaise with other teams, such as Legal, Project Finance, Accounting, Project Support, Partner Relations, and provide support or input (as the case may be) on cross-cutting (transversal) matters concerning the Project.
• Build rapport with external stakeholders

Activities
COMMERCIAL
1. Assist and take part in the negotiation of commercial agreements/arrangements between Project Operator and the Government of the Republic of Mozambique related to:

• Exploration & Production Concession Contract (EPCC)
• Decree-Law
• Marine Concessions
• Financial Stability Agreements
• Petroleum Law and Regulations
• LNG Project Agreement (if applicable)
• Facility Concession Contract (FCC) (if applicable)
• other agreements as necessary

2. Establish/develop/maintain a working relationship with Government of Mozambique’s Ministerial/Departmental/Enterprise Staff at relevant government agencies such as:

• Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy
• National Petroleum Institute
• ENH
• Ministry of Economy and Finance
• Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security
• Ministry of Transport and Communications
• Immigration Authority
• Customs Authority
• Others as necessary or directed

3. Establish/develop/maintain a working relationship with other Concessionaires relevant staff in Mozambique or abroad (as applicable).

• Acquire basic HSE awareness by knowing the framework, the HSE & biodiversity policies, and the 12 Golden Rules
• Comply with mandatory HSE trainings (HSE Induction, Safety Culture & Golden Rules)
• Prepare and present safety moments whenever required (at the beginning of meetings)
• Use of the Stop Card whenever required in order to prevent any accident or incident
• Contribute Specific action during JMS Word Safety Day.
• Propose an HSE improvement action for the entity, based on personal observations at the workplace
• Identify and Report all anomalies in the workplace and making proposal for correction

Context and environment

• Incumbent’s original job location is Maputo
• Close work with and under the direction of Business Development Manager
• Main focus: provide support on the management of the commercial structure/contractual framework of the Project, as well as help manage and promote the observance of all obligations arising therefrom, as negotiated and agreed with the Government of Mozambique.

Accountabilities

• Participate in and provide input on commercial negotiations with the Government of Mozambique and Project Partners.
• Contribute to the formulation of negotiation positions from a commercial standpoint. The incumbent drafts internal memos/summaries for the VP-Project Governance and the Business Development Manager.
• Liaise with Project Partners, in coordination with Legal and other teams as necessary, in relation to ongoing commercial matters.
• Participate in the fulfilment of mandatory reporting and corporate obligations of the Project’s Special Purpose Entities (SPE’s).
• Ensure the provision of regular updates for the Business Development Manager and Project Partners regarding the status SPE’s reporting and corporate obligations.
• Ensure the preparation and submission of the Project’s quarterly and annual activity reports to the National Petroleum Institute.

Qualifications/Experience required

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Business or Law (however not a practicing attorney),
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• 10 or more years business experience preferably in Oil and Gas, Energy or Heavy industry.
• Business experience in African Countries, preferably in Mozambique

Preferred business experience:

• Regular interaction with governmental agencies
• Commercial/negotiating experience
• Mining or forestry or energy (power, oil & gas, pipeline) – commercial/business related or operations management
• Business leadership/management or entrepreneurial business experience
• Fluent in both Portuguese and English

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