Workforce Development Advisor (Maputo)

Location: This Maputo-based position requires travel to Pemba, Palma, the Afungi area, Project work sites, and other locations across Mozambique, as required, to support and monitor Contractor recruitment campaigns and Workforce training activities. Responsibilities: Contributes to long-term strategic Workforce planning for Local Content. Supports Workforce team to develop Workforce strategies and plans to ensure compliance with internal requirements and external commitments to stakeholders. Provides critical review of construction workforce position and skill level requirements and projections. Provides quality checks of Contractor reporting for workforce data and works with Contractors to remedy reporting discrepancies. Supports the inclusion of Local Content, and specifically Workforce Development, into Contractor plans and Company strategy and standard business processes. Provides oversight of and collaborates with Contractors to develop, achieve, and continuously improve Workforce development programs focused on construction discipline training and engagement of Mozambican workforce. Receives, files and reviews Contractor progress reports and monitors Contractor progress against Workforce-related goals and KPIs. Supports Project Workforce updates, including building narratives, graphics, dashboards, and reports. Travels to Contractor facilities and work sites when required for understanding of Workforce issues and confirmation of Workforce compliance. Supports written and oral briefings to senior management and other internal/external audiences. Represents Company/Local Content Team with a diverse range of stakeholders when needed. Monitors the global, national and local Local Content landscape to inform continuous improvement. Possesses solid knowledge of Mozambican Workforce law and government landscape. Supports and participates in other Local Content activities, as well as Labor Relations and other Socioeconomic Management activities. Possesses excellent report writing and presentation development skills. Displays mastery of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent office software. Commands excellent written and spoken English. Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Education, Social Science & Humanities, or a related field. Minimum 5 years' experience with business, government, or NGO organizations in Local Content and/or Workforce-related roles. Commercial knowledge to complement Workforce development understanding is desirable. Industrial Relations and/or Supplier Development experience is considered advantageous; however, this is not an Industrial Relations role. Knowledge of legislation applicable to the Mozambique petroleum industry, particularly those related to Local Content (Labour Law, Local Content legislation, etc.), is considered advantageous. Good appreciation of Mozambican government systems. Experience with Workforce construction training programs, TVETs, and Contractor management. Understands workforce histograms, skill level breakdowns, and workforce capabilities. 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 ability. Adaptable to changing priorities. Experience interacting with a variety of external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, local communities, and Contractors. The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical examination prior to their start date