Project, Community and Licensing Affairs Specialist(m/f)

Duties

• Identifies and understands local and state regulatory/permitting requirements
• Development and update of the permitting matrix by identifying all required permits, licenses, approvals and consents to be obtained throughout project execution and new projects definition
• Responsible for supporting and overseeing licensing and regulatory affairs activities related to other ongoing and future licensing related projects as assigned
• Propose and coordinate the action plans related to permitting under company and overlook at permitting plans under execution contractors responsibilities
• Coordinate the integration of government and authorities requirements into project plans
• Define the application preparation and timely submission of permit applications and other technical documentation required to obtaining permits and ensure its in compliance with Mozambican requirements and in line with project timeframe
• Follow up the approvals of such permits, approvals, licenses and consents, and maintain the renewals where needed according to project needs
• Prepare and organically file all necessary reports on permitting activities in order to ensure internal and external compliance
• Lead engagement meetings, providing clear permitting guidance and full support to the management  and  project teams by ensuring that all required permits are properly identified, prioritised and will be obtained on time in accordance with project execution schedule

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree Social Sciences, Law, Planning, Community Psychology, economics, law or equivalent to tasks required
• 5-7 years of experience in working with local government and communities in consulting or managing permitting and community related aspects, preference is to be given for experience acquired working on large projects development activities

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted