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Responsibilities:

Travel Coordination:

• Coordinate comprehensive travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and related services.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective travel solutions, considering the dynamic nature of the oil and gas industry.

Policy Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and enforce travel policies in alignment with company guidelines and industry regulations.
• Provide guidance to employees on travel policies and procedures.

Vendor Management:

• Negotiate contracts with airlines, hotels, travel agencies, and other service providers to secure favorable terms and rates.
• Maintain vendor relationships and continually assess service quality.

Budget Management:

• Monitor and manage travel budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety and quality.
• Prepare regular reports on travel expenses and analyze trends.

Safety and Security:

• Implement safety protocols, particularly in regions with unique challenges.
• Stay informed about travel advisories and security risks, providing timely updates to the team.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage a team of travel coordinators, offering guidance, training, and support.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment within the travel department.

Emergency Response:

• Develop and maintain an emergency response plan for unexpected travel disruptions or crises.
• Act as a point of contact during travel-related emergencies.

Visa and Immigration Management:

• Ensure organizational compliance with local and international immigration laws.
• Coordinate and facilitate the visa application process for employees.
• Provide support and guidance on required documentation for visa applications.
• Liaise with embassies and consulates to obtain necessary travel permits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in travel management (minimum of 3 years).
• Familiarity with industry-specific travel challenges and regulations.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge and ability to use travel management systems and tools (GDS).
• Leadership and team management skills.
• IATA certification will be an added advantage.

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Job Description

Accountabilities

• Contract Management: Responsible for reviewing existing contracts to identify upcoming renewals or amendments and negotiating contract terms with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders. 
• Ensure all contracts are up-to-date and compliant with relevant regulations, addressing any disputes or issues that arise and working towards resolutions.
• Revenue Management: Analyze tariff structures to identify optimization opportunities and monitor revenue streams to pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Market Analysis: Conduct daily market research to stay informed on industry trends and competitor activities, analyze market data to identify potential growth opportunities or threats, and provide regular reports and insights to senior management based on market analysis.
• OPCo Relationship Management: Engage with OPCOs regularly to understand their needs and concerns, implementing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
• Identifying Opportunities: Continuously scan the market to identify new business opportunities, potential partnerships, and emerging markets internally.
• Financial Management: Review daily financial reports to track revenue, costs, and profitability, analyze variances to identify areas for cost savings or revenue enhancement, and provide input for budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks to commercial performance and implement mitigation strategies, conduct regular risk assessments, update risk registers, and communicate risk status to senior management with recommendations for appropriate actions.
• Reporting: Prepare daily reports on commercial performance metrics such as revenue, expenses, and customer satisfaction, present reports to senior management and stakeholders during regular meetings and provide ad-hoc reports as requested by management.

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, engineering or a related field.
• A master's degree or MBA can be an added advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) may be beneficial.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in commercial management, financial planning, or business development within the power or energy sector. 
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, project management, and stakeholder management.
• Operation and maintenance Knowledge of generation and distribution process and practice.
• EPC implementation
• Asset integrity and maintenance planning
• Project management
• Project financing
• Business valuation
• Risk management