Commercial Advisor

Commercial Advisor 

Exploration & Production

Business Development Manager

Maputo

Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning recruitment agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.

Our client, one of the world’s leading companies in the energy industry, is looking to appoint a Commercial Advisor, to be based in Maputo.

Position Context

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 report with external stakeholders 

Key Activities 

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 

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

•    Acquire basic HSE awareness by knowing the One-MAESTRO framework, the company & 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 

Context & Environment 

•    The 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 Moz LNG Project, as well as help manage and promote the observance of all obligations arising therefrom, as negotiated and agreed with the Government of Mozambique. 

Accountability

•    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 fulfillment 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

•    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