Job Vacancy For Localisation Program Coordinator - Training Oil and Gas

Job Details

Location: Ghana

Salary: This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary, transportation, medical insurance

Working Locations: Office

Posted: 08/03/2019 11:24:00

Expires: 07/05/2019 11:24:00

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• BSc in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Engineering preferred - as the role is also involved in supporting the recruitment process
• Experience within a contracting environment within the international oil and gas market is desirable.
• Previous recruitment experience desired. 
• Previous experience working on a Localisation project highly desired. 
• Previous experience of the establishment or/and deployment of training programs desired.
• Key focus on skill identification and development of skills desired.
• Strong stakeholder appreciation essential. 
• Diplomatic – able to work with various groups to achieve objectives. 
• Good attitude to work.
• A strong Team Player.
• Flexible/adaptive to change.
• Fluent in oral and written English

Job Description

Job Status: Permanent 

Open To: All Nationalities

Job Overview:

A global supplier and operator of offshore floating platforms seek a Localisation Program Coordinator to work in their offices in West Africa. You will assist in implementing a joint venture “Localization Programme” to ensure effective knowledge and skills are transferred as per objectives and to plan and implement activities and policies that will ensure compliance within the country’s Local Content Law. Applicants are invited with an understanding of permit to operate, policies and procedures and compliance, and a keen interest in building knowledge resource in country. Previous experience in development of skills and expertise and localisation/training programs highly desired. When applying please outline in your Cover Letter, your key skills in relation to the job requirements, your nationality, your salary (including any uplift or benefits you may have) and your availability.

The Company has been in operation for many decades and are well established as a leading provider of floating solutions for the offshore oil and gas industry. They offer a range of vessels such as FPSO’s, FSO’S and FLNG and much more. They have an enviable reputation for EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) services as well as charter and operations projects. They operate globally and have offices in many countries. 
The Company leads a Joint Venture Training Program for the development of local professionals with the aptitude and skillsets within the local oil and gas industry. The aim is to develop local capabilities through on-the-job training and knowledge transfer programs where they gain direct exposure and knowledge from the business. The Company has a clear vision to further enhance this training program across West Africa and beyond.

Responsibilities:

This role encompasses many functions including:

• Working with the Localisation Manager in dealing with the renewal of Permit to Operate, Authorizations, and Licenses required to operate.
• Monitoring the policies and procedures of the Training Program to ensure compliance with local authority requirements.
• Population of PC required Localization Templates in conjunction with onboarding trainers for Expatriate crew and Onshore Expatriates for renewal of Expatriate work permits.
• Supporting the HR department in recruitment of national shadows for Expatriates
• Monitoring the local content levels for offshore and Onshore support staff
• Liaising with the compliance department on stipulations regarding local content and participation, as detailed in the Country’s Petroleum Regulations. 
• Managing of the annual list of Expatriate positions/names earmarked to be nationalized.
• Provide assistance to the Localization Manager, HR manager / Offshore Facility Managers on identified high calibre local engineers / technicians. 
• Assisting work permit acquisition vendor in preparation of documentation to facilitate Expatriate Work Permit acquisition.
• Periodic engagement of local offshore and onshore staff answering queries and sensitizing them on localization initiatives.
• Offshore visits to present status on localization
• Assist in the selection of trainee technicians for offshore crew nationalization program and subsequently manage their training phases.
• Assist in the selection of engineers to shadow onshore expat engineers.
• Recommending Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) initiatives that will boost Company image


This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary. In addition: 

• Hardship allowances may be considered. 
• Transportation as necessary and required. 
• Alternatively, a transportation allowance may be provided. 
• 15 days paid leave and public holidays.
• International Medical Cover.
• For ex-pats:
? The Company will provide accommodations 
? Foreign Service Premium may be considered.
? You will be entitled to 1 trip for every 3 months service. This will include an economy flight plus 7 calendar day home leave (including weekend and public holiday but excluding travel day) to visit your home country or to travel outside of designated country. 
? Once a year, someone can accompany you - economy flight paid.
? A small relocation allowance may be offered. 
? The Company will organise all aspects of mobilisation/ demobilisation 
? The Company will organise work permits.

Package: This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary, transportation, medical insurance – see details above.