Dear all,  
Airswift is currently looking for a Project Permitting Lead for one of our largest projects in Tanzania. This position has a Monday-Friday schedule, and the length of the contract is 12 months, with the possibility of it getting extended. We are looking for candidates with the drive and commitment to make a genuine difference in our performance to ensure that the company continues to differentiate itself from competitors by delivering quality service to our client’s requirements.     Activities   

• Permitting Lead works closer with the project teams to advise on the local and compliance requirements. 
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities in adhering with the regulatory requirements, permits and approvals to fast-track project works and prevent procedural delays. 
• Permit Lead will ensure proper permitting procedures are followed towards obtention of the permits and approvals from relevant institutions. 
• Reaching out to authorities and institutions for the pipeline crossings in all the areas where the pipeline will be crossing to the existing infrastructures and other sensitive areas such as roads, railways, rivers, water supply pipelines, high tension lines, optic fibers, and water bodies. Organizing the regulatory procedures and technical requirements to be submitted in future operation license applications. 
• Coordinate project relations with external entities by supporting the Compliance team. 
• Bridging the contractor with engaged authorities through the focal points in making sure required permits under the contractors’ responsibility are obtained upon the requirement. Assisting the contractors in obtention and ensuring availability of all necessary permits required for the project 

   
Accountabilities 

• Supporting and coordination project teams  
• Supporting project contractors with Permitting and regulatory requirements.  
• Lead the Permitting team in engaging with government agencies to ensure compliance with Tanzanian and international oil and gas standards.  
• Serve as a liaison between all project teams to oversee and report all non-compliance with project requirements. 
• Helping project contractors and subcontractors with permit and regulatory compliance needs.  
• Recognizing the Permitting Framework: Keep up with the latest rules, regulations, and guidelines governing Tanzania's oil and gas company activities 

 
Requirements 

• Degree: BSc in Environmental Science, Engineering, Management, Law, and Compliance and or any relevant qualification. 
• Experience in road construction, hydropower, and oil major and minor projects. 
• Experience working with and managing Chinese Contractors will be an added advantage 
• Fluent in English and Swahili (speaking and writing). 
• Ability to analyze and interpret information related to the scope of work in an expedited way.
•  Good knowledge of Project management and Compliance Assurance systems such as Aconex, Power BI, Project Site, Omie, Borealis, and other management system