Local Content Associate
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Tetra Maritime is hiring a proactive Local Content Associate to represent the company and the Union Maritime group in Abuja. The role involves liaising with government officials and agencies such as NIMASA, the Nigerian Ports Authority and Nigerian Customs, managing permits and approvals, and monitoring developments in the Nigerian oil and gas sector. The position is full-time and onsite, based in Abuja with coordination to Lagos and London teams.
- Full-time onsite role based in Abuja, Nigeria
- Focus on government liaison, permits, approvals and local content compliance
- Requires relevant degree or equivalent experience in shipping, oil and gas or logistics
- Frequent travel across Abuja and wider Nigeria expected
- Apply via Tetra Maritime on jobs.workable.com
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Original source description
- Tetra Maritime is a leading Nigerian ship owner and operator, providing comprehensive and tailor-made solutions across the oil and gas supply chain, including upstream, midstream, and downstream.
- Read more about this company
- Local Content Associate
- Job Type
- Full Time
- ,
- Onsite
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
Experience
Location
Lagos
Job Field
Content, Editorial and Journalism
The Position
We are looking for a proactive and well-connected Local Content Associate to represent Tetra Maritime and the wider Union Maritime group on the ground in Abuja.
Working closely with the operations and documentation teams in Lagos and the commercial team in London, the role is hands-on and mobile: meeting government officials, keeping document approvals and permits on track, building and maintaining relationships across the sector, and keeping the group informed of developments in the Nigerian oil and gas market.
It will suit an energetic and personable individual who is comfortable moving between government offices and agencies to get things done, and who can represent the group credibly and professionally in-country.
Key
Responsibilities
Act as Tetra Maritime’s local point of contact in Abuja, meeting regularly with government officials, regulators and authorities – including bodies such as NIMASA, the Nigerian Ports Authority and Nigerian Customs – as well as agencies, oil majors, terminals, agents and local partners.
Prepare, submit and follow up on documentation, permits and approvals, making sure they are progressed and completed on time and that the group stays compliant with Nigerian maritime and trade regulation, including Cabotage, Local Content and customs requirements.
Develop and maintain strong relationships across government bodies, partners and stakeholders in Nigeria, representing the group’s interests credibly and professionally in-country.
Monitor developments in the Nigerian oil and gas sector and keep the group updated on new opportunities, regulatory changes and market developments.
Requirements
- The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- A relevant degree or equivalent practical experience, ideally with a background in government liaison, regulatory affairs, documentation or compliance within shipping, oil and gas, logistics or a related sector.
- A good working knowledge of Nigerian government processes, approvals and Local Content requirements, and confidence navigating the relevant authorities and agencies.
- An established network among Nigerian authorities, agencies, oil and gas and industry contacts, or the proven ability to build one quickly.
- Willingness to travel frequently and move between government offices and agencies across Abuja and the wider country.
- Skills:
- Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills, able to build trust with regulators, authorities, partners and internal group functions.
- Good organisation and time management, with the ability to keep multiple approvals, deadlines and priorities on track at once.
- Clear, credible written and verbal communication, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Qualities:
- Proactive, resourceful and comfortable working independently and solving problems on the ground.
- Reliable, with exceptional attention to detail and high standards of accuracy across documentation and reporting.
- Resilient and adaptable, staying composed amid the unpredictability of the industry and the local operating context.
- Honest, professional and trustworthy, demonstrating integrity and ethical conduct in all dealings with officials and partners.
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