Head, Local Content Development

This job is created to Interface and maintain good relationships with relevant Government bodies and other OPTS
member companies to proactively identify and resolve potential and existing Nigerian Content challenges that could
hinder the smooth operation of the company’s business.

Assist to develop and propose local content strategy for the company.
 Ensure best practices aimed at improving the financial impact of Local Content strategy on oil and gas projects.
 Aid to Project Company’s image positively with respect to Nigerian Content practices agreed between Company
and relevant Government bodies.
 Be fully conversant with relevant government regulations and guidelines by NCDMB and provide guidance to
the rest of the company.
 Coordinate detailed review in conjunction with the Legal team, of proposed Guidelines and Regulations by
NCDMB in different subject areas (e.g. Research & Development, Human Capacity Development, Community
Content, Growth of Indigenous Capacity, Technology Transfer, Enforcement & Compliance, Nigerian Content
Development Fund, etc.) prior to policy formulation and passage into law.
 Represent Company at all OPTS NC Subcommittee Engagements when hierarchy is unavailable
 Represent Company at all Government functions and events pertaining to Nigerian Content, when hierarchy is
unavailable
 Participate in resolving all outstanding OPTS issues pertaining to COMPANY with the relevant internal and
external entities.
 Ensure good relationships with relevant Government bodies to proactively identify and resolve potential Nigerian
Content challenges.
 Coordinate Company’s participation in Joint Industry initiatives led by NCDMB.
 Participate internally in Industry Cost Efficiency initiatives from a Local Content perspective and provide detailed
reports/analysis.
 Support initiatives to promote Local Content awareness and compliance with all relevant stakeholders internally
and externally.
 Coordinate and collate Fand quarterly procurement and contract reports (1MUSD and above, between 50KUSD
and less than 1MUSD), contract forecast reports, bi-annual reports for Legal, Finance, Insurance and Annual
reports.
 Participate in monitoring meetings (statutory and Ad hoc), monitoring visits, quarterly and annual, NEITI audits
and other NCDMB instituted audits.

Assist to develop and propose local content strategy for the company.
 Ensure best practices aimed at improving the financial impact of Local Content strategy on oil and gas projects.
 Aid to Project Company’s image positively with respect to Nigerian Content practices agreed between Company
and relevant Government bodies.
 Be fully conversant with relevant government regulations and guidelines by NCDMB and provide guidance to
the rest of the company.
 Coordinate detailed review in conjunction with the Legal team, of proposed Guidelines and Regulations by
NCDMB in different subject areas (e.g. Research & Development, Human Capacity Development, Community
Content, Growth of Indigenous Capacity, Technology Transfer, Enforcement & Compliance, Nigerian Content
Development Fund, etc.) prior to policy formulation and passage into law.
 Represent Company at all OPTS NC Subcommittee Engagements when hierarchy is unavailable
 Represent Company at all Government functions and events pertaining to Nigerian Content, when hierarchy is
unavailable
 Participate in resolving all outstanding OPTS issues pertaining to COMPANY with the relevant internal and
external entities.
 Ensure good relationships with relevant Government bodies to proactively identify and resolve potential Nigerian
Content challenges.
 Coordinate Company’s participation in Joint Industry initiatives led by NCDMB.
 Participate internally in Industry Cost Efficiency initiatives from a Local Content perspective and provide detailed
reports/analysis.
 Support initiatives to promote Local Content awareness and compliance with all relevant stakeholders internally
and externally.
 Coordinate and collate Fand quarterly procurement and contract reports (1MUSD and above, between 50KUSD
and less than 1MUSD), contract forecast reports, bi-annual reports for Legal, Finance, Insurance and Annual
reports.
 Participate in monitoring meetings (statutory and Ad hoc), monitoring visits, quarterly and annual, NEITI audits
and other NCDMB instituted audits.

Position is based in Lagos with trips to other locations as the job requires.
 The job deals with sensitive/confidential information related to the business and industry, with a significant
impact on COMPANY’s strategy and development. Thus, the job holder needs the ability to think strategically,
have strong analytical skills, be able to communicate effectively and ensure the quality and reliability of
information.
 Cross-functionality is a key requirement for the job as it involves interactions with many different parties, both
within and outside the company.

Maintains good working relations with internal and external stakeholders.
 Ensures compliance with the Nigerian Content Act (NOGICD Act, 2010).
 Ensures compliance with Company standards and regulations.
 Promotion of Company’s core values, culture and ethos to ensure quality service delivery by external
stakeholders.

Set a personal example in adherence to affiliate’s HSE Policy and Procedures.
 Raise awareness and provide guidance with regards to the execution of the HSE rules.
 Ensure safety of your team at the workplace to avoid danger to persons, installations and avoid any negative
impact to the environment.
 Notify relevant staff of near-misses, incidents and accidents, and initiate/drive corrective actions to prevent a
reoccurrence.
 Ensure the use of safety emergency procedures and personal protective equipment.
 Conduct regular inspections and report any incidents (anomalies, unsafe acts, near-misses, damage, spills,
injuries, etc.)

Educational Background: BSc. in Business Management, Engineering or other related disciplines.
 Minimum of 12 years transversal experience in Oil and Gas activity and company.
 Strategic & business acumen; analytical skills, diagnostic information gathering, local and global perspectives.
 Good communication, interpersonal skills and cross-functionality, strong E&P knowledge with transverse
experience in the E&P sector.
 Understanding of Company’s rules and regulations.
 Good and working understanding of the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Development Act, 2010.
 Good understanding of COMPANY activities, policies and strategies as well as of government policies.