Commercial Advisor
AirSwift
Commercial Advisor Location: Maputo, Mozambique Project: Mozambique LNG Duration: 12 months (renewable) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Mandatory: Fluent in both Portuguese and English. Recruiter: Mariana Cortez
Key Words: Commercial Negotiations, Reports Writing, LNG, Mining, Oil and Gas, Energy.
Our Company
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider. With 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, Airswift's geographical reach, experience and expertise across the oil and gas, energy, mining, infrastructure and technology sectors is unparalleled.
We are currently searching for a Commercial Advisor to be based in Maputo, Mozambique and work in a 12 - month contract with the possibility of extension.
Job Description: 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:
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). 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 o ENH. Ministry of Economy and Finance. Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security. Ministry of Transport and Communications. Immigration Authority. Customs Authority. Establish/develop/maintain a working relationship with other Concessionaires relevant staff in Mozambique or abroad (as applicable). HSE Acquire basic HSE awareness by knowing the One-MAESTRO framework, the TEPMA1 HSE & biodiversity policies, and the 12 Golden Rules. Comply with mandatory HSE trainings (HSE Induction and the e-learnings One MAESTRO for All, Safety Culture & Golden Rules). Prepare and present safety moments whenever required (at the beginning of meetings). Use of the Stop Card whenever required 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. 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 & Experiences 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 Includes: 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. Context & Environmental: Incumbent’s original job location is Maputo. Close work with and under the direction of Business Development Manager. Focus: provide support on the management of the commercial structure/contractual framework of the MozLNG Project, as well as help manage and promote the observance of all obligations arising therefrom, as negotiated and agreed with the Government of Mozambique. The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.
For further information please apply with your updated CV or email Mariana Cortez at mariana.cortez@airswift.com
Key Words: Commercial Negotiations, Reports Writing, LNG, Mining, Oil and Gas, Energy.
Our Company
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider. With 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, Airswift's geographical reach, experience and expertise across the oil and gas, energy, mining, infrastructure and technology sectors is unparalleled.
We are currently searching for a Commercial Advisor to be based in Maputo, Mozambique and work in a 12 - month contract with the possibility of extension.
Job Description: 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:
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). 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 o ENH. Ministry of Economy and Finance. Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security. Ministry of Transport and Communications. Immigration Authority. Customs Authority. Establish/develop/maintain a working relationship with other Concessionaires relevant staff in Mozambique or abroad (as applicable). HSE Acquire basic HSE awareness by knowing the One-MAESTRO framework, the TEPMA1 HSE & biodiversity policies, and the 12 Golden Rules. Comply with mandatory HSE trainings (HSE Induction and the e-learnings One MAESTRO for All, Safety Culture & Golden Rules). Prepare and present safety moments whenever required (at the beginning of meetings). Use of the Stop Card whenever required 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. 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 & Experiences 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 Includes: 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. Context & Environmental: Incumbent’s original job location is Maputo. Close work with and under the direction of Business Development Manager. Focus: provide support on the management of the commercial structure/contractual framework of the MozLNG Project, as well as help manage and promote the observance of all obligations arising therefrom, as negotiated and agreed with the Government of Mozambique. The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.
For further information please apply with your updated CV or email Mariana Cortez at mariana.cortez@airswift.com
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