Heading is recruiting for his client a Senior Business Liaison & Advisor on Strategic Projects - (M/F) to be based in Maputo: ActivitiesActivities Activities •Map and maintain key institutional relationships across relevant government ministries, energy and transport regulators, state-owned energy and hydrocarbon enterprises, and national investment promotion agencies. Guide executive leadership on institutional decision pathways, regulatory steps, and realistic project timelines in Mozambique; •Facilitate structured, transparent engagements with senior officials, ensuring clear outcomes and follow-through; •Proactively track government commitments, resolve bottlenecks, and escalate critical issues with practical solutions; •Identify emerging political and regulatory risks early to develop effective mitigation strategies; Strategic Project Follow-Through: •Drive institutional follow-through for the Nacala 250MW Gas-to-Power Project (gas supply, PPAs, transmission, concession amendments, and licensing); •Support government and cross-border alignment for power trading approvals and wheeling agreements; •Coordinate public sector alignment for complementary petroleum and power infrastructure workstreams; •Monitor policy and regulatory changes to identify risks and opportunities for the Group’s portfolio; Operational Discipline, Reporting & Governance: •Deliver concise executive briefings, weekly progress updates, and maintain a live commitments tracker; •Ensure full compliance with international governance standards, local laws, and ethics guidelines; •Minimum of 15 years of senior experience across government relations, SOEs, energy, infrastructure, transport, investment promotion, or regulated sectors. •High-level, reputation-based professional network across relevant ministries, regulators, and SOEs, built strictly on integrity and professional standing. •Deep expertise in energy/infrastructure development, public sector approvals, concessions, PPAs, gas supply chains, transmission, and project economics. •Proven track record of navigating complex institutional processes and driving formal engagements to successful completion. •Fluency in English and Portuguese (spoken and written), with strong executive communication and reporting skills. •High integrity, commercially minded, politically aware yet non-partisan, and comfortable working autonomously. |
