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Job Title:  Regulatory Compliance Advisor  

Organisation: NFT Consult Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reporting to: Project Compliance Lead

About the Company:

NFT Consult Limited is a business process outsourcing firm with offices in Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and South Sudan.

Client brief:

Our client is in Oil and Gas sector and is in charge of the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project (EACOP) that will transport oil produced from Uganda’s Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania where the oil will then be sold onwards to the world markets. The project development comprises of the detailed engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of the corresponding facilities.

Position Summary:

The Job holder is responsible for;

• Supporting the Permitting team in their engagement with regulatory authorities in compliance with Ugandan and International Oil and Gas requirements.
• Supporting and coordinating the project’s technical and construction teams.
• Be a link between all the project teams to manage and report all compliances and non-compliances with project requirements.
• Supporting project contractors and subcontractors with permitting and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Understanding the Regulatory Framework. Stay up to date with the relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the oil and gas industry in Tanzania.
• Reporting Requirements: Maintain accurate records and submit required compliance reports to regulatory authorities.
• Data and Technical Information Management: Manage data and information related to oil and gas operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the EACOP project construction activities comply with the provisions of regulations, rules, and all other applicable laws and standards.
• Works closer with the project teams to advise on the project regulatory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities in adhering with the regulatory requirements, permits, and approvals to fast-track project works and prevent procedural delays.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements attached to the pipeline construction approval, including notifying the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) on the commencement of construction within a given time prior to the commencement of the pipeline system construction.
• To review and update the compliance register and make sure it is aligned with EACOP project requirements.
• Work closely with the risk engineer and compliance Data Administrator to update the compliance checklist on the compliance assurance tool, Borealis.
• Reaching out to authorities and institutions for pipeline crossing compliance in all the areas where the pipeline will be crossing to the existing infrastructures and other sensitive areas such as roads, railways, rivers, water supply pipelines, and high tension/voltage lines (HV), optic fiber cables and wetlands or rivers.
• Update the compliance register together with the permitting dossier to make sure we apply the best compliance pipeline industry best practices.
• Organizing the regulatory procedures and technical requirements to be submitted in future licenses and permit applications.
• Support contractors in reviewing their compliance documents on the Aconex.
• Follow up in/out project correspondences with external entities.
• Use borealis as compliance assurance tool to capture permits obligations and manage expirations and renewals and coordinate with the contractors as soon as possible.
• Coordinate with EACOP managers the relevant administrative tasks with their contractors.
• To support all regulatory, statutory, and permitting activities in relation to construction matters.
• Support RC system implementation with a focus on pipeline construction.
• To adopt and demonstrate exemplary behavior with regard to Ethics and project “code of conduct” policy
• To participate in meetings with partners, authorities, and other stakeholders as required.
• Ensure the project is compliant with all applicable laws, standards, and regulations relevant to construction projects, pipelines for crude oil and gas, and related factors.
• Describe the procedures for identification, assessment, and compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements for the project’s activity area (local, regional, national, or even international levels).
• Describe the compliance monitoring management system, including the steps taken to determine who is responsible, how compliance actions are developed, how compliance tracking tools are used, and reporting.
• Address and remove opportunities for non-compliance and create reoccurrences.
• Reverse non-compliances and put in place mitigation measures to avoid reoccurrences.
• Ensure implementation and/or adjust mitigation measures where needed.
• Ensure compliance with Ugandan rules, regulations, shareholder and government agreements, and standards relevant to project activities and project implementation in compliance with requirements in construction deliverables and site activities.
• To ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory frame in pipeline construction-related activities.
• To ensure local authorities’ involvement in compliance with requirements.
• Supporting and coordinating with EACOP project teams.
• Assist project contractors with permitting and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree: BSc in Petroleum or Oil and Gas Engineering or Project Management relevant qualification.
• Good knowledge of computer programs will be added.
• Basic level knowledge and experience regarding compliance management systems and assurance tools.
• Communication through intranet/internet and project management supporting systems
• Working experience in Oil and Gas environment, hydropower plants and oil major and Mega projects.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Ugandan local languages (speaking and writing for English)
• Ability to analyze and interpret information related to the scope of work in an expedited way.
• Basic knowledge of Project management and Compliance Assurance systems such as Aconex, Power BI, Project Site, Omie, Borealis, or other management systems.
• Good knowledge of developing detailed weekly, monthly or any other reports.
• Experience working with and managing Chinese Contractors will be an added advantage.
• A good knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin) will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online through the NFT jobs portal.

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Deadline: 22nd August 2024

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