Workforce Development Advisor

Duties

Workforce Monitoring & Recruitment

• Monitors Contractor recruitment activities and their adherence to Company Local Content and Workforce procedures
• Assists Company with Workforce recruitment, including outreach activities in coordination with Company Workforce Relations personnel
• Attends off-site Workforce-related events when required, in coordination with Company Community Affairs personnel
• Collects data and provides qualitative and quantitative reports on Workforce numbers, training, and recruitment
• Monitors Contractor workforce onboarding processes
• Monitors Contractor work readiness programs on- and off-site

Training & Workforce Development

• Attends and monitors Workforce training programs on- and off-site
• Maintains visibility on the status of Contractor temporary training facilities construction
• Assists with Workforce development during construction
• Assists with monitoring of Workforce training during construction
• Provides oversight of and collaborates with Contractors to develop, achieve, and continuously improve Workforce development programs
• Assists with Workforce initiatives in other locations as required

Reporting, Forecasting & Compliance

• Assists with monitoring and validation of Contractor Workforce reporting
• Assists with development and validation of Contractor Workforce forecasting
• Receives, files, and reviews Contractor progress reports and monitors Contractor progress against Workforce-related goals and KPIs
• Works with Contractors to ensure reporting is completed accurately and on time, providing expert advice on KPIs, reporting parameters, and reporting systems
• Supports Project Workforce updates, including developing narratives, graphics, dashboards, and reports
• Travels to Contractor facilities and work sites, as required, to understand Workforce issues and confirm Workforce compliance

Local Content & Stakeholder Engagement

• Contributes to long-term strategic Workforce planning for Local Content
• Supports the Workforce team in developing Workforce strategies and plans to ensure compliance with internal requirements and external commitments
• Supports the integration of Local Content, specifically Workforce Development, into Contractor plans, Company strategy, and standard business processes
• Represents the Company/Local Content Team with a diverse range of stakeholders when required
• Monitors the global, national, and local Local Content landscape to support continuous improvement
• Supports written and oral briefings to senior management and other internal and external audiences

Workforce Transition & Continuous Improvement

• Identifies and assists the Company and Contractors in developing Workforce-related Success Stories
• Assists with the development of Contractor demobilization procedures and monitors the demobilization process
• Possesses general knowledge of Mozambican labor law and the government landscape
• Supports and participates in other Local Content, Labor Relations, and Socioeconomic Management activities
• Possesses excellent report writing and presentation development skills
• Commands excellent written and spoken English

Requisites

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Education, Social Science & Humanities, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or Local Content/Workforce-related roles
• Remote and field-work experience is desirable
• Commercial knowledge to complement Workforce Development expertise is desirable
• Industrial Relations and/or Supplier Development experience is considered advantageous
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to the Mozambique petroleum industry, particularly Local Content-related legislation (Labour Law, Local Content requirements, etc.), is considered advantageous
• Good appreciation of Mozambican government systems
• Experience with Workforce training programs, TVETs, and Contractor management
• Strong report writing and presentation skills in both Portuguese and English
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural work environment, with a strong business perspective and influencing skills
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• Experience interacting with a variety of external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, local communities, and Contractors

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• The selected candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination before the commencement of their duties