Statoil is an international energy company with operations in 35 countries. Building on more than 40 years of experience from oil and gas activity on the Norwegian continental shelf, we are committed to accommodating the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. We are headquartered in Norway with approx. 21,000 employees worldwide, and are listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges.
Development and Production International (DPI) is responsible for Statoil’s existing international portfolio of producing assets and planned field developments. DPI focuses on building business clusters and maximising the value of our producing fields internationally. Some of the main priorities are to ensure industry leading HSE performance in all our operations and partner-operated fields, deliver production and mature new projects. DPI is organised in four regions: Europe and Asia (EA), North Africa (NAF), South America (SAM) and sub-Saharan Africa (SAF).

Job description

  • Statoil is now looking for a qualified Tanzanian National to work as a Senior Consultant within Government relations and public affairs. The Senior Consultant is to provide expert, strategic and timely advice to management on all key political/policy issues affecting Statoil’s business in Tanzania.
  • Developing knowledge of political, economic and energy sector context showing its potential impact on operations and business plan. Coordinate, facilitate, manage and provide expert knowledge in building long term relationships with Government officials.
  • Actively coordinate and execute meetings with government officials to support Statoil business objectives in relation to the country operations and the Tanzania Gas project.

Qualifications

  • Masters University degree or equivalent
  • 5-10 work experience
  • Fluent in both Oral and Written Swahili and English language

Personal qualities

  • Sound knowledge and experience of the political and external operating context in Tanzania
  • Proven ability in building external relationships and engaging at senior level with government officials.
  • Competent in political analysis/ intelligence gathering/ preparation of briefs and have strong relationship skills.
  • Ability to develop political/policy analysis and business implications effectively both verbally and in written English and local language.
  • Organized, with ability to work unsupervised, demonstrate initiative to priorities activities and make decisions in complex situations with many parties involved
  • Experience of working in multicultural environment
  • Co-operative and enjoys working in multidisciplinary project teams
  • Prior experience of extractive industry related issues in Tanzania will be an added advantage

We offer

We offer competitive salaries, a general bonus scheme, good pension and insurance schemes and a comprehensive welfare package. Statoil wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture.

General information

Make sure that we are able to give your application consideration: Please attach copies of your diplomas, certificates and grades in English. Applications submitted without such attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript or other document describing subjects and grades completed to this point.
Our values are to be courageous, open, hands-on and caring. We believe in these qualities, which are essential for building an even stronger Statoil. If you can identify with them, you could be the one to strengthen our team.
Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process.