Lead Country Consultant Full-Time

The Lead Country Consultant will be responsible for managing and growing our business and the team of consultants in Mozambique. The candidate will take responsibility for all aspects of Golder business in Mozambique (including HSSE, business planning, budgeting and strategy implementation) with a strong focus on providing world-class service to clients, delivering successful projects, developing new business, ensuring our staff technical development and creating opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HSSE requirements are observed at all times and be recognised for HSSE Visible Felt Leadership.
• Build and motivate a strong and respected team of professionals capable to deliver sound technical solutions.
• Build a strong network with Golder operations and senior professionals to support and grow local and regional business.
• Permanent awareness and appropriate assessment of business risks and opportunities.
• Representing the company externally with clients and the industry in general.
• Developing strong Client relations and leveraging a consistent opportunity stream
• Ensure project delivery in time and on budget. Assigns functions and responsibilities in order to achieve the best team performance.
• Permanent promoter of our values and Code of Conduct and personal commitment to HSSE
• Adequate balance between autonomy and consultations / reporting.
• Facilitate the definition of clear goals, assigning individual / team responsibilities, evaluating performance and suggesting specific actions to improve.
• Business plan preparation and follow up. Overall responsible for meeting budget goals.
• Manage the operation according to our Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for understanding the local market, and for leading marketing and specific client business development efforts. Able to represent the firm’s capabilities to prospective new clients and markets.
• Maintains and strengthens the image and position of the firm at local and regional level.
• Serves as role model for all staff, is responsible for motivating the staff and strengthening the firm’s values and culture.
• Ensures that the firm follows the laws and reporting according to local and corporate company requirements.
• Capacity to solve conflicts both internal and with clients.
• Responsible for the professional development of his / her team.
• Continues assessment and control of business´s risks; including Golder’s reputation in the market.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Environment degree
• Minimum of 12  – 15 years‘ consulting and 3 years in a management position
• Have an in-depth understanding of the Mozambique business.
• Have in-depth understanding of consulting business model.
• Have strong understanding of key business drivers with respect to financial management, strategic growth and technical consulting services.
• Have hands on experience as a consultant offering technical solutions.
• Strong expertise in his/her technical/specialist area (engineering or environmental services).
• Have the ability to build and motivate technical teams and drive delivery
• MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook , MS Projects
• Own Vehicle
• Valid Driver’s License
• Mozambique Citizen