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Green Umbrella Recruitment

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Information</h3>
<ul><div>Date Opened
<div>02/22/2026
</div></div><div>Job Type
<div>Full time
</div></div><div>Job Opening Status
<div>Open
</div></div><div>Work Experience
<div>15+ Years
</div></div><div>Industry
<div>Mining
</div></div><div>City
<div>Muscat
</div></div><div>State/Province
<div>Masqat
</div></div><div>Country
<div>Sultanate of Oman
</div></div><div>Zip/Postal Code
<div>0000</div></div></ul></div>
 <div>Strategic Project Development 
<ul><li>
Lead the planning and execution of all technical studies (Scoping, PFS, DFS, FEED) across COMPANY&rsquo;s project portfolio. 
</li><li>
Translate corporate objectives into fit-for-purpose project development strategies aligned with stage-gate / FEL methodologies. 
</li><li>
Lead internal and third-party technical reviews, ensuring studies meet international reporting standards (e.g., JORC, NI 43-101). 
</li><li>
Define project development pathways for upstream, midstream, and downstream assets under COMPANY&rsquo;s investment mandate.</li></ul> 
Technical Study Management 
<ul><li>
Ensure all studies comply with international reporting standards (JORC, NI 43-101), Omani regulations, and COMPANY technical governance. 
</li><li>
Direct and review engineering design, metallurgical testing, infrastructure assessments, and economic modelling. 
</li><li>
Coordinate internal and third-party inputs (EPCM firms, technical consultants, ESG experts) to deliver decision-quality study outputs.</li></ul> 
Execution Strategy Formulation 
<ul><li>
Develop contracting strategies, operation strategies, tendering frameworks, and execution methodologies to support transition to Gate 4 (execution). 
</li><li>
Lead the development of technical input into EPC/EPCM packages, construction strategies, and operational readiness plans. 
</li><li>
Collaborate with the Director &ndash; Project Controls &amp; Readiness to align schedule baselines, cost estimates, and risk profiles.</li></ul> 
Project Delivery Oversight 
<ul><li>
Oversee project planning, contracting, and execution, ensuring compliance with delivery schedules and capital efficiency. 
</li><li>
Establish project delivery frameworks, including EPC/EPCM selection, project controls, and stakeholder reporting mechanisms. 
</li><li>
Ensure operational readiness plans and handover procedures are embedded in project execution.</li></ul> 
Lifecycle Governance &amp; Assurance 
<ul><li>
Manage project development through Gates 0 to 3, ensuring technical and economic readiness for investment approval. 
</li><li>
Support CPTO in Gate 3 investment case validation and board-level technical reviews. 
</li><li>
Ensure study documentation supports due diligence, financing, permitting, and partner engagement processes.</li></ul> 
Stakeholder &amp; Risk Management 
<ul><li>
Lead interface with Exploration, ESG, Investments, Finance, and Legal to ensure integrated project planning. 
</li><li>
Drive early identification and mitigation of technical, commercial, and regulatory risks. 
</li><li>
Maintain alignment with government stakeholders, JV partners, and community engagement priorities.</li></ul> 
Team Leadership &amp; Capability Building 
<ul><li>
Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and study managers. 
</li><li>
Embed a culture of capital efficiency, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. 
</li><li>
Mentor Omani talent and contribute to national capacity-building objectives.</li></ul><div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Requirements</h3><div>
Qualification:-</div><div></div><div><div><div> 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Mining, Process, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering; Master&rsquo;s or MBA preferred. 
</li><li>
PMP qualification is advantage 
</li><li>
Minimum 15 years of experience in mining and industrial project development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. 
</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in delivering full project lifecycle studies under FEL and stage-gate frameworks. 
</li><li>
Proficient in project definition, cost estimation (AACEI classifications), and execution strategy development. 
</li><li>
Deep understanding of JORC/NI 43-101, engineering design codes, and permitting frameworks.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Director of Studies And Delivery

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

<div>Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Director of Spa &amp; Wellness to join our Spa &amp; Wellness team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world&rsquo;s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Muscat

Situated in a prime beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort that offers 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a lush Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a one-of-a-kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of the Arabian Sea as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces to accommodate social and business events.

For those seeking a luxury living experience in one of Muscat&rsquo;s most desirable districts, an exclusive collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combine the Group&rsquo;s legendary service, world-class amenities and sweeping sea or mountain views.

About the job

Finance
<ul>
<li>Responsible for the development of the Spa, fitness and Kids Club yearly budget.</li>
<li>Responsible for re-forecasting of the budget as and when is necessary.</li>
<li>Responsible for the financial performance of the spa and related departments.</li>
<li>Responsible for the compilation of the Spa monthly profit and loss account and statistics.</li>
<li>Review daily revenue updates on Spa revenue produced by Datavision daily and discuss with Hotel Manager during the weekly meetings.</li>
<li>Establish strategies for achieving the targets.</li>
<li>Regular review of therapist schedules, therapists and treatment room utilization in order to maximize yield potential of the Spa.</li>
<li>Setting achievable goals for spa colleagues, to include both treatment and retail goals.</li>
<li>Plan yearly Capex necessarily.</li>
<li>Working closely with Director of Finance at all times.</li>
<li>Support the Director of Finance in the hotel&rsquo;s overall financial performance.</li>
<li>Control aspect of operational supplies and labor in the Spa &amp; Wellness.</li>
</ul>
Marketing
<ul>
<li>Develop Spa marketing plan and its activities together with the Director of Marketing Communications and be responsible for the execution of the plan.</li>
<li>Responsible for the development of marketing strategies for the Spa &amp; Wellness department.</li>
<li>Develop the yearly event calendar with the Director of Marketing Communications.</li>
<li>Working closely with the Director of Marketing Communications and the Public Relations Manager.</li>
<li>Ensure regular market research/studies are being conducted to understand the market trends within Qatar and internationally.</li>
<li>Liaison with other Spa Directors in the group to develop attractive group promotions.</li>
<li>Attend sales calls as and when is necessary.</li>
<li>Development of marketing strategies for the female and male hair and beauty salons, and Spa and Fitness.</li>
</ul>
Human Resources
<ul>
<li>Perform annual performance reviews, encouraging and coaching the development of all the colleagues in the Spa &amp; Wellness division.</li>
<li>Oversee the recruitment, induction, training development, appraisal and discipline of all spa &amp; wellness colleagues.</li>
<li>Enforce a clear understanding of colleagues&rsquo; rules is in accordance with the MOHG Human Resources Policies.</li>
<li>Will be responsible for timely documentation and the discipline of the colleagues in accordance with progressive discipline procedures outlined in the Human Resources policy &amp; procedure guide.</li>
<li>Interview prospective candidates for various positions in the Spa &amp; Wellness by following strict guidelines and criteria set up by Human Resource.</li>
<li>Development of Human Resource strategy for recruitment and selection of colleagues.</li>
<li>Career development programs for colleagues.</li>
<li>Appropriate compensation and benefit packages for colleagues.</li>
<li>Labor cost management.</li>
<li>Community and sustainable programs.</li>
</ul>
Training
<ul>
<li>Signoff on all Departmental Learning Checklists completed by Departmental Trainers to ensure that standards and procedures have been understood.</li>
<li>Pass on any learned knowledge from shows or training, thereby being an avenue for industry information.</li>
<li>Ensure that SOP&rsquo;s are continuously updated for all spa &amp; wellness colleagues.</li>
<li>Regular review of treatments and SOPs.</li>
<li>Responsible for maintaining the high standard of treatment, service and attention to detail within the spa &amp; wellness.</li>
<li>Meet with all new heads of departments by providing a tour of the spa and explain the philosophy and culture of the Spa.</li>
</ul>
Spa Operations
<ul>
<li>Responsible for the enforcement of all policies and objectives within the spa.</li>
<li>Director of Spa &amp; Wellness to take reservations as and when is necessary.</li>
<li>Dealing with dissatisfied or disgruntled guests.</li>
<li>Responsible for motivating retail sales.</li>
<li>Assuring that mistakes mentioned are corrected and discuss procedures that were performed correctly.</li>
<li>Regular daily walkthroughs of the Spa and Wellness areas to review all Standards and Procedures and operational status of the Spa &amp; Wellness, including female and male salons.</li>
<li>Reading through the many essentials e-mails that deal regarding spa, meetings, groups, and VIP&rsquo;s. Also, replying to guest, vendor, sales and colleague e-mails.</li>
</ul>
Engineering
<ul>
<li>Ensure all the Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are in compliance with the Safe, Sound &amp; Sustainable guidelines.</li>
<li>Frequent checks of equipment and facilities to prevent loss of equipment due to negligence or wear and tear.</li>
</ul>
Departmental Meetings
<ul>
<li>Prepare and present bi-monthly meeting for all Spa &amp; Wellness colleagues. Minutes need to be provided to Human Resources and printed out to be available in the Spa office. Ensure that any colleagues, who were excused from the meeting, read the minutes. The following categories should also be discussed during this meeting: marketing, promotions, colleagues&rsquo; development, operations and finance.</li>
<li>During briefings, ensure any issues are discussed and provide information of special attention guest and groups that may be in house.</li>
<li>Review log of training completed by Departmental Trainers.</li>
<li>Review monthly training schedules for all spa &amp; wellness colleagues.</li>
<li>Attending relevant meetings organized by other Department Heads.</li>
<li>Conduct weekly meeting with Spa Treatment Manager and Spa Operations Manager</li>
<li>Conduct weekly MOD meeting to discuss any operational issues</li>
</ul>
Customer Relations
<ul>
<li>To deal with any problems, enquiries and complaints from spa &amp; wellness guests and potential guests.</li>
</ul>
Inventory
<ul>
<li>Review stock checks at the end of month for financial reports.</li>
<li>Ensure that purchasing is aligned with budget.</li>
<li>Product line selection with Spa Treatments Manager and Spa Operations Manager.</li>
<li>Replacement of items due to wear and tear.</li>
</ul>
Planning and Preparation
<ul>
<li>Special guests and VIP&rsquo;s with special needs.</li>
<li>It is essential to keep abreast of any developments in the spa &amp; wellness industry.</li>
<li>Frequent competitor analysis is necessary.</li>
<li>Strategic planning for assigned projects by organizing committees and following up with goals established on set time lines.</li>
<li>Responsible for setting Spa&rsquo;s annual goals by January each year. Responsible for communicating this plan with Spa &amp; Wellness colleagues.</li>
<li>On occasion, it is necessary to determine contingency plans when business is exposed to unusual factors such as war, poor economy or natural disasters.</li>
<li>To prepare reports for the Hotel Manager for the need for new developments or changes to existing policies or objectives to keep abreast of market developments and new projects/services available.</li>
<li>Work with budget goals and spreadsheets by understanding desired service/retail percentages and overall cost management.</li>
</ul>
Manager on Duty
<ul>
<li>Responsible for the operations of the division and guest interactions.</li>
<li>Review treatments and notes in Spa Soft.</li>
</ul>
Events and Presentations
<ul>
<li>TV/Radio interviews.</li>
<li>Attends regular industry job fairs and local Spa colleague events regarding employment together with Spa Treatments Manager.</li>
<li>Attend tradeshows for products &amp; services in particular ISPA every year.</li>
</ul>
Our commitment to you
<ul>
<li>Learning &amp; Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.</li>
<li>MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it&rsquo;s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.</li>
<li>Heath &amp; Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.</li></ul></div>

Director of Spa & Wellness

Worley

<div>Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We&rsquo;re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Minimum of 12 years total experience in engineering or consultancy of oil and gas facilities, including a minimum of 10 years&rsquo; experience in TSE in Onshore Oil and Gas facilities with demonstrated TSE deliverables development experience . (PDO/ Shell Projects experience is preferred)
&middot; Project TSE experience spanning various Project Life cycle stages such as Feasibility, Concept, FEED, EXECUTE, Project to Asset Transition
&middot; Development of HSE Philosophy, Fire &amp; Gas Philosophy, F &amp; G Cause and Effects, F &amp; G Layouts, F &amp; G Mapping
&middot; Physical Effects Modelling and Quantitative Risk Assessment: Experience with FEA/FGDEA, flare radiation and dispersion studies, safety equipment layouts, input to facility layouts/facility siting and layout studies, EPZ calculation, QRA . Experience/conducted studies using Shell FRED, SHEPHERD software and or other PEM/Risk integration software. Formal certification preferred.
&middot; Executed studies such as Safety Hazardous Area Classification, Critical Element Identification, Performance Standards, Bow Ties
&middot; Experience with ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable), Design HSE Case, Operations HSE Case, AIPSM (Asset Integrity-Process Safety Management) &amp; HEMP (Hazard and Effect Management Process)
&middot; Hands-on experience with Loss prevention aspects such as Fire Safety, Fire Protection Design ( FW Demand, Hydraulics, Surge, PFDs/ P &amp; IDs, etc.), Escape &amp; Fire Fighting design
&middot; Human Factors Engineering Studies experience (Valve Criticality, HFE Screening, etc)
&middot; Facilitated/led workshops for Technical Safety, which may include but not limited to HAZID, HAZOP, Bowties, ALARP demonstration, MOPO/SIMOPs workshop, SCE Identification workshops, DEM1/DEM2/LFI Screenings and demonstrations.
&middot; Adequate involvement in Safeguarding reviews such as Design Review, HAZOP, IPF, etc.
&middot; Involvement in Vendor documents evaluations (e.g. Technical Bid Evaluation, Datasheets/Specifications/MR
<div>Degree in Engineering
</div>Moving forward together
We&rsquo;re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there&rsquo;s a path for you here. And there&rsquo;s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.</div>
 <ul><li>Degree in Engineering</li><li>
Human Factors Engineering Studies experience (Valve Criticality, HFE Screening, etc)</li><li>
Experience/conducted studies using Shell FRED, SHEPHERD software and or other PEM/Risk integration software.</li><li>
Project TSE experience spanning various Project Life cycle stages such as Feasibility, Concept, FEED, EXECUTE, Project to Asset Transition</li><li>
Hands-on experience with Loss prevention aspects such as Fire Safety, Fire Protection Design ( FW Demand, Hydraulics, Surge, PFDs/ P &amp; IDs, etc.), Escape &amp; Fire Fighting design</li></ul>

Senior Safety Engineer

NTU International A/S

<div>
 
 
 Engineering &amp; Technological Solutions Expert &ndash; Circular Economy Value Chains
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Opportunity:
 
 
 
 We are creating a pool of Junior and Senior
 
 Non Key Expert for EU-Circular Economy and Water Facility project
 
 . Experts in this pool will be contacted during the implementation of the project when the need arise. If you have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 The expert will provide technical inputs for recycling technologies, value chain optimisation, and infrastructure assessments within circular economy sectors.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Review prefeasibility and detailed design studies for circular economy infrastructure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Help identify technological solutions for recycling, material recovery, and circular value chains.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assess technical feasibility of investment proposals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide technical contributions to project formulation and appraisal.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 :
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Engineering (Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical), Materials Science, or related fields
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Master&rsquo;s degree is an asset.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 :
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 7 years
 
 of experience with recycling technologies, material recovery, industrial processes, or circular economy infrastructure.
 </li>
 <li>
 At least
 
 3 years
 
 supporting feasibility studies or engineering assessments in international or development contexts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in designing or reviewing technical feasibility studies is highly desirable.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills
 
 
 
 :
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong engineering and problem-solving capability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with circular value chain technologies and industrial symbiosis.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Languages
 
 
 
 :
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Excellent English
 
 (required).
 </li>
 <li>
 French or Spanish is an asset.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Engineering & Technological Solutions Expert

Rikaz Real Estate Development

The Quantity Surveyor &amp; Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. Simultaneously, this role oversees the procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services, ensuring that the project is supplied on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.Key Responsibilities1. Quantity Surveying &amp; Cost ManagementPre-Contract: Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and take-offs from drawings and specifications.Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of initial project budgets and feasibility studies.Cost Tracking: Monitor project costs against the approved budget, identifying variances early and proposing corrective actions.Valuations: Prepare and certify interim payment applications for subcontractors and main contractors based on work progress on site.Variations: Assess, negotiate, and agree on the value of Variation Orders (VOs) and Change Requests.Final Accounts: Prepare and settle final accounts with subcontractors and suppliers.2. Procurement &amp; SourcingStrategy: Develop a procurement schedule aligned with the project construction program (timeline).Tendering: Prepare and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) packages to vendors and subcontractors.Evaluation: Analyze received tenders/quotations (Technical &amp; Commercial evaluation) and prepare comparison sheets (CS) for management approval.Negotiation: Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve the best value (cost vs. quality).Vendor Management: Maintain an updated database of approved suppliers, contractors, and service providers. Conduct performance reviews of vendors.Logistics: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials to the site to prevent project delays.3. Contract AdministrationDrafting: Draft Subcontract Agreements, Purchase Orders (POs), and Service Orders in compliance with company policies and legal standards (e.g., FIDIC).Risk Management: Review contract terms to identify risks regarding warranties, indemnities, and liquidated damages.Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving contractual claims and disputes with subcontractors/suppliers.Education &amp; ExperienceDegree: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.Experience:Minimum 3&ndash;8 years of experience in the construction/real estate industry.Technical SkillsContracts: Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC Red/Yellow Books).Software:Proficiency in AutoCAD (for quantity take-offs).Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) or specialized QS software (Candy/CCS, CostX).Market Knowledge: Familiarity with current market rates for labor, materials, and plant.GCC Exp and Oman experience should be thereAlso apply at Talha@rikaz.omJob Type: Full-time

Quantity Surveyor & Procurement Engineer

Enum Technology & Solution Pvt Ltd

Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Business Analyst &ndash; Wholesale Banking to support large-scale transformation and system enhancement initiatives within Wholesale Banking.The role will serve as a key interface between business units, IT delivery teams, vendors, and governance functions, ensuring alignment with business strategy, IT roadmap, and enterprise architecture standards.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support Wholesale Banking transformation and system enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Act as liaison between Wholesale Banking, IT teams, vendors, and governance stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure requirements align with business strategy and enterprise architecture principles.</li><li>Contribute to initiative scoping, feasibility studies, and solution evaluations.</li><li>Gather and document business, functional, and non-functional requirements for:</li></ul>Corporate &amp; Business Banking platforms Transaction Banking (cash management, payments, host-to-host) Trade Finance, lending, limits, and collateral systems Customer onboarding and servicing processes<ul><li>Prepare documentation including:</li></ul>Business Requirements Documents (BRD) Functional Specifications / User Stories Process flows, use cases, and data flow diagrams<ul><li>Facilitate workshops, walkthroughs, and requirement sign-offs.</li><li>Coordinate with Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and IT teams.</li><li>Support UAT planning and execution (test case validation, defect triage).</li><li>Manage change requests and conduct impact analysis.</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and operational standards.</li><li>Support production rollout and post-implementation stabilization.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in banking or financial services.</li><li>Strong exposure to Wholesale Banking systems (Corporate Banking, Transaction Banking, Trade Finance, Lending).</li><li>Experience working on vendor-led implementations.</li><li>Hands-on involvement in UAT, change management, and go-live support.</li><li>Strong documentation and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience in Oman or GCC banking sector preferred.</li><li>Business Analysis certification (CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA or equivalent) &ndash; Preferred.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Business Analyst – Wholesale Banking

<div>
 
 
 Job purpose
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Lead the development and implementation of OQ8 medium and long term corporate strategic plans, in line with the strategic direction of CEO OQ8. Oversee the annual reports, annual capital operating budgets and production plans through: (1) Ensuring the execution of the corporate strategic plans through development and roll out of business plans, (2) Partnering with business to provide continual risk assessment, designing &amp; implementing strategies and processes to mitigate the same, (3) Monitoring and providing quarterly reports/Monthly on the progress against the Corporate Business Plan and the Performance Targets and recommending timely interventions or remedial plans where necessary, (4) Ensuring that the Corporation&rsquo;s business processes are aligned to the strategic objectives of the company through overseeing periodic review of business processes and recommending areas for improvement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Main Accountabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Planning:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee the development, monitoring, and reporting of OQ8&rsquo;s Mid &amp; Long-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP &amp; LTSP), ensuring full alignment with Shareholder&rsquo;s Strategic Directions, national objectives, and market trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide top management with clear visibility on progress toward strategic objectives and corporate vision.
 </li>
 <li>
 Plans, supervises and controls manpower, capital &amp; expense budgets relating to the department
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the coordination of the OQ8 Five-Year Plan (FYP) preparation and submission as a rolling medium-term plan linking LTSP and Annual Budget.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manages the full Five-Year Plan cycle. Coordinate annual target setting and reporting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and obtain approvals for Technical Study Proposals from OQ8 departments..
 </li>
 <li>
 Review the economics of profit-making projects using standardized templates, including sensitivity and risk analysis
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Project Planning:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage capital investment planning, budgeting, and control processes, ensuring all investments and technical studies are aligned with OQ8 Mid &amp; Long-Term Strategic Plan based on shareholders direction.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead conceptual and feasibility stages of strategic projects until transfer toProjects
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor the coordination of OQ8 Annual Capital Budget preparation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage CAPEX component of Five-Year Plan
 </li>
 <li>
 Supervise the coordination of Annual Technical Studies &amp; Consultancy Budget preparation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and submit OQ8 Annual Report to OQ8 Board highlighting company performance, achievements, projects, and key indicators
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Planning &amp; Commercial:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Cooperates with Finance department for preparation of annual budgets and 5-year budget estimates, ensuring that budgets properly relate and endorse 5-year plan and are consistent with operating plans.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop long-term production and profitability plans, manage supply agreements, and conduct economic evaluations to protect and enhance OQ8 commercial performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the development and preparation of Five-Year Production Plan using Aspen PIMS LP Model
 </li>
 <li>
 Preparation of Budget Production Plan profitability analysis using approved prices and operating costs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and issue routine management and external reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate and manage OQ8 feedstock and product supply agreements with OQ8 Shareholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support negotiations for new supply agreements to protect OQ8 business interests.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct economic and LP studies to identify long-term profitability opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform ad-hoc technical and financial analysis for top management.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Performance Analysis:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor, analyze, and benchmark OQ8 operational and financial performance to support excellence and incentive programs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate Solomon Benchmarking Studies and internal Solomon automation reports. EII already done.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare Monthly Executive Profitability Analysis Reports
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and issue Quarterly FOE Webmaster Repodone, highlighting operational performance and gaps
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Business Development:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Spearheading new business development initiatives including development of relevant strategic partnerships
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities that enhance OQ8 profitability, private sector participation, integration with OQ/Q8 subsidiaries, and non-core product development.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manages the evaluation of domestic refining expansion and integrated petrochemical projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the assessment of CO₂ capture, utilization, and EOR opportunities with OQ and private sector participation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop private sector participation initiatives such as Pet-Coke sales and downstream integration
 </li>
 <li>
 Any other potential new business
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Stakeholder Collaboration:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee and manage the entire Performance &amp; Shareholder Relation including the engagement relation with shareholders, investor Relations and OQ8 Leadership team for the development of financial analysis that will conduct the preparation of Special Financial Reports to BoD on OQ8&rsquo;s performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that OQ8 is performing well financially and maintaining positive relationships with its shareholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborating with all stakeholders &amp; partners in the development of strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinating management meeting including preparation of agenda, preparation and dissemination management meetings minutes
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Education requirements
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant field.
 </li>
 <li>
 Project Management Certificate or Finance or Master&rsquo;s degree or MBA (preferred but not required)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Background and experience
 
 
 
 
 Competencies and skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum 18 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy development and implementation environments, of which 8 years should have been at Managerial level including the following:
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic Planning
 </li>
 <li>
 Project Planning
 </li>
 <li>
 Performance Analysis
 </li>
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 Business Development
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 Deep experience and understanding in Solomon Benchmarking Studies.
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 Training in core strategy processes and project management in a busy commercial or policy planning environment.
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 Experience in working in a think-tank or high-profile management consultancy role or policy or analytical arm of an oil and gas entity.
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 Sector knowledge - an understanding of the petroleum industry, Refinery, marketing and economic functions in particular.
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 Soft:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strong management &amp; leadership skills to lead all aspects of corporate strategy processes
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 Proactive, adapt to market dynamics, and continuously innovate to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
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 Able to work collaboratively with all involved.
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 Excellent interpersonal skills and multi-cultural sensitivity.
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 Experience leading a team of maintenance professionals, preferably in the oil &amp; Gas industry.
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 Experienced in resource control and general management.
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 Reliability to handle pressure while producing timely and correct information including all necessary steps to bring out valuable results.
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 Open-minded, and willing to accept change, but at the same time, knows how to get the ball rolling.
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 Strong influencing skills &amp; sound judgment and integrity to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
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 Technical:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Proficiency in M/S Office
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 Adeptness in refinery simulation and Economics.
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 Advanced Excel skills for building complex LP models and conducting data analysis.
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 Familiarity with performance management systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software used in the Oil &amp; Gas industry, such as SAP, Oracle, or specialized oilfield services software.
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 Proficiency in corporate analysis and planning modelling.
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 Capital Budgeting and Investment Analysis
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 Understanding of Solomon studies
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 Corporate Development and Strategy Alignment
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 Risk Management from a Strategic Perspective
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 Providing Financial Insights for Strategic Decision-Making
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VP Corporate Planning

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