Hot Vacancies at Aker Energy Ghana LTD

hen you join Aker Energy. you join a diverse and experienced team. We are looking for dynamic and entrepreneurial people to take an active part in this industry adventure. Bold and innovative ideas are welcomed at Aker Energy. The *get it done* team spirit and ambitious objectives will provide exciting growth and development opportunities for the right Candidate.

Our values are Transparent; Safe, Secure and Sustainable; Innovative; Decisive; Respectful; and Value. These values are an integral part of our company culture. and the right candidate identifies with these qualities.

Job Description

• Support the Country Manager to develop and manage the Country Office in Accra, Ghana, in accordance with the approved strategies and business plans.
• Support the Country Manager to build the necessary capabilities of the Ghana Country office and team to execute such strategies and plans.
• Support the efforts of HSSEQ, area development, subsurface, drilling and wells, field development, operations.
• Responsible for demonstrating results from the Local Content Strategy implementation with Capacity building of Local contractors and suppliers.
• Responsible for working with the relevant teams to develop and maintain a stakeholder Plan for Aker Energy activities and operations in Ghana, covering also all permits and approvals.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining relations with relevant Government Agencies in Ghana.
• Support the Country Manager to ensure that regulatory matters are handled to the best of interest for Aker Energy and its Partners.

Requirement/Skills

• A Ghanaian with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas sector with a minimum of seven years in middle or senior management.
• Preferred experience from international oil organizations and an exposure to field development projects.
• Builder of strong relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of Ghana.
• Good understanding of business integrity and compliance to anti-corruption rules and regulations.
• Experience with the local framework for conducting Oil and Gas business in Ghana.
• Experience in negotiations.
• Ability to deliver according to expectations.
• University degree, MSc or equivalent.

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When you join Aker Energy. you join a diverse and experienced team. We are looking for dynamic and entrepreneurial people ttake an active part in this industry adventure. Bold and innovative ideas are welcomed at Aker Energy. The *get it done* team spirit and ambitious objectives will provide exciting growth and development opportunities for the right Candidate.

Our values are Transparent; Safe, Secure and Sustainable; Innovative; Decisive; Respectful; and Value. These values are an integral part of our company culture. and the right candidate identifies with these qualities.

Job Description

• Tprovide legal and regulatory advice and support tcountry management and staff. Areas of particular focus may be:
• Ghanaian legal and regulatory issues
• Petroleum law and subsidiary legislation
• Contracts with suppliers and subcontractors
• Land and communities
• Environmental legislation and obligations
• Focal point for Ghana joint venture and service contractor parties as required.
• Responsible for identifying legal risks and proposing appropriate control frameworks tmitigate the risks tensure business continuity.
• Managing external counsel thandle company legal issues in Ghana, as required.

Requirement/Skills

• A good university degree in law with a preference for a Masters in oil and gas law or related field.
• Six years experience in a commercial legal environment in a private practice firm, in-house or other business environment.
• Good knowledge of and experience in Ghanaian and international laws and practices in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong personal customer service orientation and ability tbuild relationships.
• Good IT/analytical skills with experience in Microsoft suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Data Interpretation and analysis.
• Strong engagement and presentation skills.

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When you join Aker Energy. you join a diverse and experienced team. We are looking for dynamic and entrepreneurial people ttake an active part in this industry adventure. Bold and innovative ideas are welcomed at Aker Energy. The *get it done* team spirit and ambitious objectives will provide exciting growth and development opportunities for the right Candidate.

Our values are Transparent; Safe, Secure and Sustainable; Innovative; Decisive; Respectful; and Value. These values are an integral part of our company culture. and the right candidate identifies with these qualities.

Job Description

• Developing and implementing the Communications and External Relations Strategy which:
• identifies and manages political, public policy, stakeholder and reputational risks
• builds and maintains Aker Energy’s brand and reputation in Ghana
• Supports and leverages the benefits of Aker Energy’s CSR activities in Ghana
• Supporting Country Manager and Senior Management both in Accra and Oslin:
• effective stakeholder engagement tachieve corporate strategy and objectives
• building and maintaining government and broader political and non-political stakeholder relationships for the identification and management of political risk, stakeholder risks and regulatory/public policy issues that could impact the viability of the organisations interests
• Providing communications and stakeholder management advice and support for company’s crisis management strategies and plans.

Requirement/Skills

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in business, journalism, communications or related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in strategic communications, media relations and/or public affairs for a major multinational or national organization.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry is a plus.
• Proven media relations skills and relationships with top-tier media; experience as a corporate spokesperson.
• Proven networking and influencing skills.
• High level of diplomacy, tact and perceptiveness.
• Strategic and proactive.