Senior Community Investment Advisor
Job Type: Contract
Work period: Full-Time
Duration: 12 month initial contract
Location: Maputo, Mozambique (Residential)
Visa Sponsorship: Available
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Our client, a leading super major in the oil and gas sector are recruiting for a Senior Community Investment Advisor to join their team in Mozambique. This is a strategic leadership role, where you will plan, develop & implement community investment strategies, and have a hands on involvement in executing programs that foster long-term socioeconomic development in Mozambique. Bringing international experience, you will mentor, train and develop the national team.
Role Overview
- Lead development of strategic frameworks for annual and long-term Community Investment plans.
- Direct stakeholder engagement at senior levels to co-create investment priorities, particularly with private sector organisations (EPC Contractors, etc.)
- Provide executive oversight for implementation of Community Investment projects, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Approve project scopes, budgets, and timelines; manage escalations and strategic changes.
- Drive adoption of standardized processes and digital tools for performance tracking.
- Oversee vendor and partner performance, ensuring contractual compliance and value delivery.
- Review Contractor Community Investment proposals and monitor Contractor programs.
- Develop and monitor KPIs related to Community Investment; design corrective action plans as needed.
- Establish governance mechanisms for risk management, including corruption prevention and human rights considerations.
- Represent the company in high-level forums and policy dialogues to position it as a leader in sustainable development.
- Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
- Participate in execution of Local Content tasks for Supplier Development, Workforce Development, and Strategic Community Investment.
- Develop high-quality presentations with appropriate narrative and messaging for diverse stakeholders.
- Evaluate Project Socioeconomic risks and design community investment mitigations.
- Mentor and develop junior advisors and project teams.
Skills & Qualifications
- Risk Hazard & Policy Communication: Expertise in risk management and policy advocacy.
- Logic Narrative: Ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
- Public Address: Strong public speaking skills for high-level engagements.
- Leadership: Proven ability to shape strategy and influence policy at national or regional levels.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong skills in managing relationships in multi-cultural environments.
- Community Investment Knowledge: Experience with large-scale oil & gas projects and EPC contractors' community investment programs.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Mozambique’s socioeconomic landscape and regulatory environment.
- Impact Measurement: Expertise in program governance, risk management, and impact measurement.
Education & Experience
- Advanced degree in Law, Business, Socioeconomics, International Development, or related field.
- 15+ years of international experience in community investment or corporate sustainability, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strategy development, as well as hands on experience of implementing social projects from start to finish.
- Mega project experience.
- Proficient in English; foundational knowledge of Portuguese is advantageous.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive daily rate based on qualifications and experience.
- Exciting opportunity to join a Super Major on a Mega Project!
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About Airswift
Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.
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