A mineral company is searching for a senior level candidate with a proven track record in the international trade of minerals & Mining industry. The candidate should be an exceptional leader with relevant business acumen to create and lead a sustainable company. The company will start with selected minerals in its first three to five years (Gypsum, Limestone, Dolomite and Chromite). The Company should then gradually expand its portfolio and deal with both exports and imports. The candidates should also be aware of the complexity of the sector in terms of supply and demand and all associated logistics requirements supporting the sector and contributing to its costs.

The Board of Directors shall appoint the CEO on terms and conditions it considers appropriate considering performance incentives. The CEO shall report to the Board of Directors on a regular, periodic basis and otherwise as the Board of Directors may request.

Creation & Management of COMPANY: Manage creation and evolution of COMPANY as a profitable and sustainable mineral trading company by:

• Designing a suitable operation model and organization structure in line with the business needs and recruit competent and experienced personnel to main key functions targeting the identified minerals markets.
• Developing a 5 Year Business Plan for COMPANY to achieve the goals set by the shareholders of the company.
• Negotiating Supply Agreements with mineral producers based on the Business Model suggested by the Stakeholders,
• Establishing partnerships with global logistics solution providers,
• Formalizing Off-Take agreements with end-users and sales channel partners,
• Set up a Market intelligence system for regular interaction with Government agencies for facilitating decision on exploration and capacity planning for key minerals in Oman.
• Validating of statutory requirements for export of minerals,
• Ensuring compliance to WTO and GATT
  
  

Organization Culture & Talend Management: COMPANY’s nature of business would require encouraging and

promoting entrepreneurial culture with high ethical standards. This may require:

• Leading key initiatives that promote and enhance desired organizational values, including integrity, business skills, nurturing of local talent and motivation of key employees.
• Ensuring that the key values are understood and practiced at all levels, and
• Achieving shared commitment throughout the Company to these values in achieving company’s
  
  

goals,

• Developing a management review process to provide assurance to the Board that effective succession plans are in place.
• Ensure that senior management have clear roles aligned with the Company’s strategic vision and that senior management has the requisite skills to anticipate and address any requirements necessary to deliver Key Performance Parameters, Establish the conditions, policies, opportunities, and compensation structures to attract and retain highly capable people through the organization.
  
  

Compliance & Risk Management:

COMPANY’s highly competitive and commercial business environment would require continuous assessment of all business and regulatory risks, development of mitigation measures, implementation, and control. This, among other actions, would require:

• Ensuring that appropriate budgeting, internal control, reporting, and disclosure systems are established and maintained to provide accurate and complete financial reporting for management purposes and to ensure that reporting to the Board, Shareholders and regulators is of the highest quality and integrity; and
• Ensure that effective systems are in place to identify and manage business risks.
• Monitor changes in WTO, GATT and Anti-Competition Laws and ensure compliance,
  
  

Board & Stake-holder Engagement:

• Develop a Stakeholder Engagement Plan for approval by the Board of Directors for implementation.
• Create a platform for Industry Level interaction with Government Bodies for escalating relevant international marketing and trade issues and formalizing required resolution.
  
  

Other Responsibilities: Assume such other appropriate responsibilities as are assigned by the Board of Directors from time to time.

Information Flow to the Board of Directors:

The CEO will arrange for the delivery of information and access to senior management on a timely basis to keep the Board of Directors fully apprised of all matters that are necessary for the directors to perform their duties.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor or MBA in Business Development or Marketing
  
  

Experience:

– 10 to 15 years in Business development & mining industry.

Special Skills & Knowledge:

– Technical skills

– Business acumen

– Communication skills

– Presentation skills