National Content Advisor (Enterprise Development Center) Full-Time
Airswift
Job description
Main functions
The National Content Advisor focuses on the Mamba Midstream Project. The role is characterized by:
Support establishing the Enterprise Development Center (EDC) offices in coordination with the center partners and management team;
Monitor the performance of the different initiatives sponsored by the Center and recommend/implement improvement measures;
Coordinate business development opportunities between the Center and the project different contractors including the EPC contractor and sub-contractors.
Tasks and responsibilities
Responsibilities of the National Content Advisor shall include the following:
Support the development of the Enterprise Development Center (EDC) concept (scope, schedule, execution plans, and identification of local partners..etc);
Ensure the timely inauguration of the Center different offices by working closely with the Center management and the partners;
Assist the Center management, as required, in developing the different center pillars including managing the registration portal, training courses/materials, website, business and financial advisory and information services and tools..etc;
Assist the center management in identifying Quality and Safety international training programs and accreditation to be offered to the business community through the Center;
Monitor the performance of the Center different initiatives and services provided to ensure that it meets the pre-determined needs and the Center objectives;
Ensure that all the center services, activities and courses are provided to the highest professional standards;
Develop a marketing strategy that achieves optimum utilization of the EDC services, consistent with the project objectives in coordination with the Center management;
Promote the image of the project EDC as the partner of choice for national Small and Medium Enterprises;
Facilitate the interface between the Center, including its partners and the project contractors including the EPC and the sub-contractors;
Support the sustainability of the Center through the timely transfer of knowledge and the transition of the Center management responsibilities from the leading partner to the local partner;
Develop the Center reporting requirements and performance metrics that meet and exceed the project, the regulator and the external stakeholders needs;
Analyze and report to Center performance metrics;
Perform other related activities as directed by the project management
Qualifications and experience
Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Social Science & Humanities, Lands, Anthropology or related field;
Minimum 10 years business, government, financial institution, training or auditing experience;
Team leadership skill in alignment, empowerment and continuously improving team performance;
Experience in providing sound business and financial advisory services;
Commercial knowledge complemented with community and external affairs understanding is essential;
Knowledge in Qualify and Safety accreditation and certification;
Knowledge of legislations applicable to the Mozambique petroleum industry;
Good appreciation of government systems and contacts;
Strong report writing and presentation skills;
High level of interpersonal skills in a multi-cultural work environment;
Excellent oral and written communication skills Proven management and leadership skills;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; persuasive with strong business perspective;
Adaptable to changing priorities;
Ability to assess and act on project resource needs;
Experience with interacting with a variety of external entities (e.g., government agencies, NGOs, business community, Government agencies, Financial institutions, EPCs);
Portuguese and English language proficiency coupled with knowledge of one or several of the local languages used in Cabo Delgado (Swahili, Kimwani, Makonde and Makwe).