Heading is recruiting for his client a Workforce Development Advisor - (M/F) to be based in Cabo Delgado:
Workforce Development Advisor
- Workforce Monitoring & Recruitment
- Monitors Contractor recruitment activities and their adherence to Company Local Content and Workforce procedures.
- Assists Company with Workforce recruitment, including outreach activities in coordination with Company Workforce Relations personnel.
- Attends off-site Workforce-related events when required, in coordination with Company Community Affairs personnel.
- Collects data and provides qualitative and quantitative reports on Workforce numbers, training, and recruitment.
- Monitors Contractor workforce onboarding processes.
- Monitors Contractor work readiness programs on- and off-site.
Training & Workforce Development
- Attends and monitors Workforce training programs on- and off-site.
- Maintains visibility on the status of Contractor temporary training facilities construction.
- Assists with Workforce development during construction.
- Assists with monitoring of Workforce training during construction.
- Provides oversight of and collaborates with Contractors to develop, achieve, and continuously improve Workforce development programs.
- Assists with Workforce initiatives in other locations as required.
Reporting, Forecasting & Compliance
- Assists with monitoring and validation of Contractor Workforce reporting.
- Assists with development and validation of Contractor Workforce forecasting.
- Receives, files, and reviews Contractor progress reports and monitors Contractor progress against Workforce-related goals and KPIs.
- Works with Contractors to ensure reporting is completed accurately and on time, providing expert advice on KPIs, reporting parameters, and reporting systems.
- Supports Project Workforce updates, including developing narratives, graphics, dashboards, and reports.
- Travels to Contractor facilities and work sites, as required, to understand Workforce issues and confirm Workforce compliance.
Local Content & Stakeholder Engagement
- Contributes to long-term strategic Workforce planning for Local Content.
- Supports the Workforce team in developing Workforce strategies and plans to ensure compliance with internal requirements and external commitments.
- Supports the integration of Local Content, specifically Workforce Development, into Contractor plans, Company strategy, and standard business processes.
- Represents the Company/Local Content Team with a diverse range of stakeholders when required.
- Monitors the global, national, and local Local Content landscape to support continuous improvement.
- Supports written and oral briefings to senior management and other internal and external audiences.
Workforce Transition & Continuous Improvement
- Identifies and assists the Company and Contractors in developing Workforce-related Success Stories.
- Assists with the development of Contractor demobilization procedures and monitors the demobilization process.
- Possesses general knowledge of Mozambican labor law and the government landscape.
- Supports and participates in other Local Content, Labor Relations, and Socioeconomic Management activities.
- Possesses excellent report writing and presentation development skills.
- Commands excellent written and spoken English.
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Education, Social Science & Humanities, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or Local Content/Workforce-related roles.
- Remote and field-work experience is desirable.
- Commercial knowledge to complement Workforce Development expertise is desirable.
- Industrial Relations and/or Supplier Development experience is considered advantageous.
- Knowledge of legislation applicable to the Mozambique petroleum industry, particularly Local Content-related legislation (Labour Law, Local Content requirements, etc.), is considered advantageous.
- Good appreciation of Mozambican government systems.
- Experience with Workforce training programs, TVETs, and Contractor management.
- 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 skills.
- Adaptable to changing priorities.
-Experience interacting with a variety of external stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, local communities, and Contractors.
Important Note: The selected candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination before the commencement of their duties.
