QSTL-EACOP- LOCAL CONTENT CONTRACT STRATEGIES LEAD (NC/LC)

Dar es saalam, Dar es saalam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Full Time
Experienced
About this job:
Q-Sourcing Limited, trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec, is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our Tanzania based client, we are looking for a competent and experienced Local Content Contract Strategies Lead (NC/LC)
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Report to:
  • N+1:Local Content Manager
  • N+2:Local Project Director
Staff managed (number of personnel):NA
Direct subordinates (number):NA
East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project will establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (“PipeCo”) which will build, own and operate the EACOP system. PipeCo, will be established on OPCO type model with representatives of both Uganda and Tanzania states as well as shareholders  
MISSIONS / JOB DIMENSIONS
JOB DIMENSIONS
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is the major region infrastructure project. (Capex: 3.6 G$,OPEX:>2.5G$ over 25 years.)Between Uganda and Tanzania coast.opening new value corridor between two countries. The EACOP project development comprises of the detailed engineering, construction, operation and maintenance for the corresponding facilities.  
Uganda and Tanzania regulations emphasizes the national/local content requirements are articulated among three main poles:
  1. Employment & training of Ugandan/Tanzanian citizens to ensure minimum percentage of national citizens along HR organization (EACOP and contractors)
  2. Procurement of local goods & services with some reserved contracts for Uganda/Tanzania parties (e.g, transportation, security, fuel supply, land surveying, civil works etc.)and advertising bidding process to allow local suppliers to compete,
  3. Proposal for technology transfer &capacity building in order to promote sustainable economic development and national industrialization. National/Local content obligations are embedded in call for tenders and are part of evaluation criteria of the main contractors (TIER 1)
The main mission of the jobholder are:
  • Lead the “Contract operations “required to achieve EACOP’s project Local Content        Plan objectives, in line with Local Content regulatory requirements.  
  • Related topics: Contract & procurement /Local supply chain development /Local content /In Country Value.
The Job holder will perform its activities she/he is responsible for, or involved in, with  the highest level of consideration for HSE risk management, protecting human health, respecting communities and conserving the environment.
She /he will promote safety and environment awareness / conscientiousness at all levels through an exemplary and pro-active attitude towards the project team, the Contractor / Subcontractor /Vendor Team and with all stakeholders.
The job holder is also accountable for demonstrating an exemplary behavior with regard to H3SE rules & requirements and for ensuring that H3ES requirements are duly implemented within his area of responsibility.
The job holder reports to the Project National/Local Content Manager.
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
The EACOP project includes a 1445km 24 in oil export pipeline, 8 above ground facilities, a green field marine terminal with an expert jetty and series of 60 main line block valve and +20 trace heating stations. 150km of feeder line from Upstream facilities will tie- tie in to the EACOP project. The pipeline project will be the largest privately led with the Government participation transnational infrastructure project ever undertaken in East African region. The project overall tonnage is estimated at 500,000 of material and equipment;
Behind the numerous technical (the longest electricity heat traced pipeline in the world), Environmental and social challenges faced by the project, Government of Uganda and government of Tanzania greed  to develop EACOP project in fast track mode. The project is aiming at a Ready For Start – up (RFSU) schedule not later than 39 month after FID;
The context is complex with numerous stakeholders, environment and societal / Local content stakes three pataners, two involved countries new to oil development  ( Uganda and Tanzania), and the need for the project development in accordance with IFC standards to secure the necessary financing;
In the current context of low oil pride the project needs to be developed with low CAPEX & OPEX to support the development economics and enable FID while maintaining the technical quality of the Installations, with high H3SE requirements and focus.
The Local Content strategy lead will have to take into account the following context and environment in his activities.
  • Local Content development is key for both country’s development, to satisfy Authorities and local communities’ expectations, Total code of conducts and consequently for EACOP, its social license to build and operate.
  • Project status close to FiD implying fast growing in – country activities.
  • Lack of detailed information on Tanzania and Uganda industrial capabilities
  • Fasting changing environment      
Job Location: The position is based in Dar es salaam (Tanzania) with potential trips to and with TEPU offices (Uganda)
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ACTIVITIES
For the in – country tendering activities
  • For each Expression of interest, Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Call of Tenders, as required: Integrate  local content requirements ( ITT, Local Content exhibits,..) /Evaluate bidders’ proposal / Conduct clarifications/ Validate final proposal / Attend when required EACOP Contract Committees / Ensures integration of contractors, validated LC Plan in contractors
  • For all EACOP contracts: evaluate Local content potential, integrate specific LC requirements
  • For EACOP’s major contracts (TIER1): Follow up & monitor contractors LC performance during Contract execution (monthly meeting, site visits) Ensure Local content is cascaded down the supply chain / Produce as necessary, tools to support and enhance local content within the supply chain (such as guidelines )
  • For all EACOP contracts: review and coordinate all Local Content and Procurement plan overall and yearly submission.
  • Lead the development, update, coordination, monitoring and implementation of the EACOP National Content Management Plan and LC Plan section related to the Procurement of Goods & Services / Procurement plan.
  • Assist as required the EACOP local content manager (preparing reports, drafting presentations and/or communications.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Accountable to implement, secure and monitor EACOP's Local Content commitments through efficient C&P documents, process, coordination and communication, in line with Tanzanian Local Content regulations, with EACOP's C&P manager, LC Manager and Local Content requirements and recommendations.
  • Develop good working relations and cooperation, with the latter, with "Capacity Building lead" to align local content requirements with project capacity building plan, and with "Local industrialization support officer", to challenge bidders, contractors and subcontractors local content proposals and contribution.
MANDATORY REQUIRNMENTS
Qualifications And Experiences Required
  • Master's degree in Business Administration or equivalent
  • Professional Experience (years): minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Excel Power point and Word. Access is a plus.
  • Experienced in contract & procurement and exposure to Total contract and procurement processes
  • Analytical mind-set, rigorous, pro-active, autonomous
ADDED ADVANTAGE
  • Fluency in English.
How to apply:
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged to send their CVs/Resumes to: [email protected] or link below not later than 14th October 2024.
https://qsourcingservtec.applytojob.com/apply/4hPECrDDRk/QSTLEACOP-LOCAL-CONTENT-CONTRACT-STRATEGIES-LEAD-NCLC
This position is open for Locals only.
For any further clarifications call 0748 570 327.
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
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