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Job Title:    National Content Officer

Organization:  Avanti Energy Services Limited (Avanti)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Avanti Energy Services Limited (Avanti) is a Ugandan national company, which engages in providing services to the upstream oil and gas production industry within Uganda. Avanti was awarded a contract by a major oil and gas service company to source and employ in excess of 100 Ugandan engineers, technicians, operators and laborers to support their oil drilling operations within Uganda.

Job Summary:   Monitor the implementation of National Content development requirements. Provide support in inclusion of national content in procurements in line with the regulations, Company & Project strategy, and Company & Project national content program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that local suppliers, contractors, and workforce are utilized in the industry’s operations.
• Managing vendor contracts and relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Help in developing and implementing administrative policies and procedures, aligning with organizational goals.
• Developing and implementing local content strategies in alignment with national regulations and company policies.
• Monitoring compliance with local content regulations and guidelines.
• Preparing and submitting reports on local content performance to the National Content Manager for review before submission to the regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
• Engaging with local communities, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to promote local content initiatives.
• Help in designing and implementing training programs to build the capacity of local workforce and suppliers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in in any discipline
• Post graduate diploma in any relevant field is an additional advantage
• Proven 5 – 10 years’ working experience in a similar role preferably in Oil & Gas Industry
• Solid experience in human, organizational, and community capacity development or knowledge transfer is required.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Good knowledge of the policies, laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding national content in Uganda.
• Innovative and able to work both individually and in a team.
• Good analytical and problem-solving mindset and skills.
• Good public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written & oral communication skills.
• Good negotiation and administrative skills.
• Good computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their cover letters, CVs and scanned copies of academic documents (all in one pdf) to thembo.kato@avantiesl.com

Deadline: 21st September 2024

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