KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Permitting and Consents Administration:
- Act as the focal within GGIP organization all obtaining al permits/licenses/consents/approvals and other specific agreements (tie-in agreements, crossing agreements) from external stakeholders (Iraqi authorities and administrations and private businesses as needed) as required by the GGIP
- Engage with Integrated Projects Control entity and the Projects organization to secure technical input and validate the necessary application documents or agreements
- Optimize costs, planning and processes for all activities related to permitting, licenses, consents, approvals
- Maintain and update a master permits register for permits licenses, consents, and approvals in accordance with the relevant legislation
- Monitor legislation with Legal department for any updates or changes impacting the GGIP permits/licenses/consents/approvals
- Monitor and anticipate permit renewals
- Develop and maintain the required network relevant external stakeholders
- Support other entities involved in Environment Social Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA), land access in particular, labour and security matters
- Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets & reporting tools as necessary to carry out the work
- Coordinate all required actions to secure permits/licenses/consents/approvals including meetings with relevant external stakeholders
- Liaise with Projects planners to update/optimize planning activities linked to permits/licenses/consents/approvals
- Support JV and Finance teams on all aspects linked to permitting/licenses/consents/approvals
- Lead negotiations for Tie-in and Crossing Agreements
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Business, Social sciences, Engineering or Law
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or Public Relations preferably in Iraq
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Good command of the English language
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.