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<p><b>Job Purpose:</b> To lead and execute investment origination, business development, and strategic partnership initiatives, supporting investment opportunities from initial identification and assessment through due diligence, structuring, approval, and execution within a lean and execution-focused investment environment aligned with national priorities.</p><p><b>Roles and Responsibilities:</b></p><p>1. <b>Business Development</b> Lead and actively drive business development initiatives, including identifying, originating, and pursuing investment and strategic partnership opportunities locally and internationally. Engage directly with companies, OEMs, technology providers, suppliers, and strategic partners to explore investment, localization, co-development, and partnership opportunities. Evaluate and prioritize opportunities based on strategic fit, commercial viability, financial attractiveness, and execution potential, and actively drive their progression from initial engagement through to execution. Build, review, and update financial models, including valuation, return analysis, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis, to support robust investment decision making. Prepare high-quality investment materials, including investment memoranda, business cases, management and committee papers, and presentations, clearly articulating the investment rationale, key assumptions, financial returns, risks, and recommendations.</p><p>2. <b>Transaction Execution & Negotiations</b> Lead and support transaction execution workstreams, including deal structuring, valuation and financial analysis, transaction negotiations, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Actively participate in negotiations with counterparties and drive opportunities toward successful execution. Work closely with legal, financial, technical, and other relevant advisors to review and finalize transaction documentation, ensuring alignment with agreed commercial terms, investment objectives, and approved transaction parameters. Maintain momentum across all transaction stages by proactively managing timelines, follow-ups, and stakeholder coordination.</p><p>3. <b>Due Diligence</b> Lead and coordinate commercial, financial, technical, legal, and operational due diligence activities across investment opportunities, ensuring alignment with internal guidelines and strategic objectives. Critically review analyses, challenge key assumptions, and identify risks, gaps, and value drivers to support robust and well-informed investment decisions. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure due diligence findings are clearly articulated, appropriately validated, and effectively incorporated into transaction structuring and decision-making. Ensure timely progression of due diligence activities, proactively addressing issues and maintaining momentum across all stages of the evaluation process.</p><p>4. <b>Synergies Coordination & Maintenance</b> Build and maintain strong relationships with key government entities, shareholders, portfolio companies, strategic partners, and other relevant stakeholders to support investment origination, execution, and value creation. Identify and drive potential synergies across investments, portfolio companies, strategic partners, and national initiatives where relevant. Maintain alignment with national economic diversification objectives and relevant strategic initiatives, supporting the development and de-risking of investment opportunities.</p><p>5. <b>Project Management</b> Manage and track investment opportunities and projects against agreed milestones, timelines, budgets, and decision gates, maintaining a centralized view of progress across the investment pipeline. Identify critical path activities, dependencies, risks, and potential delays, and proactively coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks and maintain execution momentum. Organize and lead regular progress reviews, ensuring clear ownership of actions and timely escalation of matters requiring management attention or decision. Prepare regular project and opportunity status reports, highlighting progress, key challenges, upcoming milestones, and recommended actions. Apply appropriate project management practices to ensure efficient execution and effective coordination across internal teams, external advisors, and counterparties.</p><p>6. <b>Portfolio Companies Support</b> Support portfolio companies and strategic initiatives, where applicable, in developing and executing strategic and value creation objectives aligned with corporate priorities, shareholder expectations, and relevant national objectives. Provide analytical and execution support to enhance performance and achieve targeted outcomes.</p><p>7. <b>Asset Management</b> Support value creation initiatives across executed investments, monitor investment performance against approved objectives and business plans, and support the appropriate exercise of shareholder rights and reserved matters. Implement appropriate project management of transactional activities to ensure that the execution is within budget and agreed timelines. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to support ongoing monitoring and value creation across investments and strategic initiatives.</p><p>8. <b>Investment Governance & Reporting</b> Ensure investment opportunities progress through the appropriate governance and approval processes in accordance with applicable policies and delegated authorities. Prepare and coordinate investment recommendations, management papers, committee submissions, Board materials, and supporting analysis as required. Maintain appropriate documentation and decision records throughout the investment lifecycle.</p><p>9. <b>Policies & Procedures</b> Comply with the implementation policies and procedures, to ensure that all relevant procedural and legislative requirements are fulfilled.</p><p>10. <b>Health, Safety & Quality</b> Comply with all relevant health, safety, and quality requirements, in order to guarantee employee safety and legislative compliance.</p><p>11. <b>Continuous Improvement</b> Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices considering leading best practices , improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.</p><p><b>Communication Channels:</b></p><ul><li>Internal: Investment Management, Executive Management, Finance, Legal, Strategy, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Portfolio / Asset Management, Other relevant business functions</li><li>External: Government Authorities, Shareholders and Portfolio Companies, Investment Partners, OEMs and Technology Providers, Financial Institutions, Professional Advisors, Potential Investment Targets and Counterparties</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><b>Educational Qualifications:</b> Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or another relevant discipline.</li><li><b>Professional Qualifications:</b> CFA, CAIA, CMA, CPA, FMVA, FRM, or equivalent professional qualifications are preferred but not mandatory.</li><li><b>Work Experience:</b> 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in investments, private equity, corporate finance, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in investment execution, industrial or strategic investments, financial modelling, transaction management, and project management.</li><li><b>Languages:</b> Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in Arabic is advantageous.</li><li><b>Computer skills:</b> Proficiency in MS Office is essential (especially Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with business related software is desirable.</li><li><b>Competencies Required:</b></li><ul><li><b>Behavioral Competencies:</b> Discipline & Punctuality, Creative and Innovative Thinking, Teamwork & Cooperation, Planning and Organizing, Communicating and Influencing, Problem Solving, Achievement Drive & Self-Motivation, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making and Judgment</li><li><b>Technical Competencies:</b> Foundational Investment Skills, Asset Management, Market Research, Financial Skills</li></ul></ul>
<p> <strong>Job Content:</strong> </p> <p>To provide strategic leadership and governance over OETC s end-to-end Supply Chain function, including Tendering, Procurement, Contracts, and Warehouse Management, ensuring full compliance with national regulations, Oman Investment Authority and Authority for Public Services Regulation directives, and OETC policies, while optimizing value for money, operational efficiency, and supply continuity to support OETC s Transmission network objectives.</p> <p> <strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong> </p> <p> <strong>Strategic Supply Chain Leadership</strong> </p> <p>Develop and implement OETC s Supply Chain strategy aligned with corporate objectives, business plans, and national priorities (In-Country Value (ICV), Omanization, OIA requirements).</p> <p>Provide strategic leadership over TPC and Warehouse Management, ensuring seamless integration between sourcing, contracting and inventory control.</p> <p>Act as the principal advisor to Executive Management on supply chain risks, opportunities, and performance.</p> <p> <strong>Tendering, Procurement & Contracts Management</strong> </p> <p>Lead and oversee all tendering, procurement, and contract management activities in accordance with:</p> <p>Government Tender Law and Regulations, OIA, APSR.</p> <p>Sector Law and OETC License Conditions.</p> <p>OETC policies, procedures, and FDA</p> <p>Ensure transparent, competitive, and value-for-money procurement for all OETC projects and operations.</p> <p>Provide leadership and guidance to Tender Committees (MITC, MJTC, Ad-Hoc etc.).</p> <p>Lead and approve contract negotiations to ensure commercial, legal, and risk positions are in OETC s best interest.</p> <p>Oversee management of Variation Orders, claims, extensions of time, and contractual disputes.</p> <p> <strong>Warehouse & Inventory Management</strong> </p> <p>Oversee the planning, operation, and control of OETC s warehouses and inventory systems.</p> <p>Ensure optimal stock levels, material availability, and inventory accuracy to support Transmission operations and projects.</p> <p>Establish controls to prevent over-stocking, obsolescence, and material shortages.</p> <p>Ensure warehouse operations comply with QHSE, security, and Asset Management Standards.</p> <p> <strong>Financial Control & Budget Management</strong> </p> <p>Prepare, monitor, and control the Supply Chain departmental budget, ensuring alignment with approved business plans.</p> <p>Ensure procurement and inventory decisions support cash flow optimization and cost efficiency.</p> <p>Enforce cost transparency, audit readiness, and financial discipline across all supply chain activities</p> <p> <strong>Compliance, Governance & Risk Management</strong> </p> <p>Ensure full compliance with OIA, APSR, Nama Holding instructions, and all regulatory requirements.</p> <p>Oversee timely closure of internal and external audit observations related to supply chain activities.</p> <p>Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor dependency, delivery delays, and contractual exposure.</p> <p> <strong>Performance Management & Continuous Improvement</strong> </p> <p>Establish KPIs and performance monitoring frameworks for TPC and Warehouse functions.</p> <p>Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, contract management, and inventory control.</p> <p>Ensure regular review and updating of supply chain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with best practices and regulatory changes.</p> <p> <strong>Stakeholder & Vendor Management</strong> </p> <p>Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across OETC departments.</p> <p>Manage strategic relationships with vendors, contractors, consultants, and service providers.</p> <p>Ensure fair, transparent, and professional engagement with external parties.</p> <p>People Management & Capability Development</p> <p>Lead, mentor, and develop Supply Chain leadership and staff.</p> <p>Ensure succession planning, training programs, and competency development are in place.</p> <p>Oversee performance management, appraisals, and talent development initiatives.</p> <p> <strong>Reporting & Executive Communication</strong> </p> <p>Prepare and present regular reports to Executive Management and the Board on supply chain performance, risks, and key initiatives.</p> <p>Provide timely decision support and recommendations on procurement strategy and supply chain matters.</p> <p> <strong>Health, Safety, Environment & Information Security</strong> </p> <p>Ensure full compliance with OETC s QHSE and security policies.</p> <p>Promote a strong safety culture across supply chain operations, including warehouse activities.</p> <p>Ensure compliance with IT and information security requirements.</p> <p> <strong>Other Requirement</strong> </p> <p>Knowledge and Understanding of the Asset Management ,HSE Management System and IT Security Standard Requirements according to ISO55001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 27001 to carry out the assigned duties as per the roles and responsibilities matrix.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p> <strong>Job Qualifications and Experience</strong> </p> <p>Bachelor s degree in engineering, Supply Chain or related field</p> <p>Master s Degree (MBA or Supply Chain)- Preferred.</p> <p> <strong>Professional Experience</strong> </p> <p>A minimum of 11+ years of relevant experience </p> <p>A minimum of 4+ years in a Managerial or leadership role.</p>
<p><strong><em>Job Content:</em></strong></p><p>To provide strategic leadership and governance over OETC s end-to-end Supply Chain function, including Tendering, Procurement, Contracts, and Warehouse Management, ensuring full compliance with national regulations, Oman Investment Authority and Authority for Public Services Regulation directives, and OETC policies, while optimizing value for money, operational efficiency, and supply continuity to support OETC s Transmission network objectives.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Supply Chain Leadership</strong></p><p>Develop and implement OETC s Supply Chain strategy aligned with corporate objectives, business plans, and national priorities (In-Country Value (ICV), Omanization, OIA requirements).</p><p>Provide strategic leadership over TPC and Warehouse Management, ensuring seamless integration between sourcing, contracting and inventory control.</p><p>Act as the principal advisor to Executive Management on supply chain risks, opportunities, and performance.</p><p><strong>Tendering, Procurement & Contracts Management</strong></p><p>Lead and oversee all tendering, procurement, and contract management activities in accordance with:</p><p>Government Tender Law and Regulations, OIA, APSR.</p><p>Sector Law and OETC License Conditions.</p><p>OETC policies, procedures, and FDA</p><p>Ensure transparent, competitive, and value-for-money procurement for all OETC projects and operations.</p><p>Provide leadership and guidance to Tender Committees (MITC, MJTC, Ad-Hoc etc.).</p><p>Lead and approve contract negotiations to ensure commercial, legal, and risk positions are in OETC s best interest.</p><p>Oversee management of Variation Orders, claims, extensions of time, and contractual disputes.</p><p><strong>Warehouse & Inventory Management</strong></p><p>Oversee the planning, operation, and control of OETC s warehouses and inventory systems.</p><p>Ensure optimal stock levels, material availability, and inventory accuracy to support Transmission operations and projects.</p><p>Establish controls to prevent over-stocking, obsolescence, and material shortages.</p><p>Ensure warehouse operations comply with QHSE, security, and Asset Management Standards.</p><p><strong>Financial Control & Budget Management</strong></p><p>Prepare, monitor, and control the Supply Chain departmental budget, ensuring alignment with approved business plans.</p><p>Ensure procurement and inventory decisions support cash flow optimization and cost efficiency.</p><p>Enforce cost transparency, audit readiness, and financial discipline across all supply chain activities</p><p><strong>Compliance, Governance & Risk Management</strong></p><p>Ensure full compliance with OIA, APSR, Nama Holding instructions, and all regulatory requirements.</p><p>Oversee timely closure of internal and external audit observations related to supply chain activities.</p><p>Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor dependency, delivery delays, and contractual exposure.</p><p><strong>Performance Management & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><p>Establish KPIs and performance monitoring frameworks for TPC and Warehouse functions.</p><p>Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, contract management, and inventory control.</p><p>Ensure regular review and updating of supply chain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with best practices and regulatory changes.</p><p><strong>Stakeholder & Vendor Management</strong></p><p>Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across OETC departments.</p><p>Manage strategic relationships with vendors, contractors, consultants, and service providers.</p><p>Ensure fair, transparent, and professional engagement with external parties.</p><p><strong>People Management & Capability Development</strong></p><p>Lead, mentor, and develop Supply Chain leadership and staff.</p><p>Ensure succession planning, training programs, and competency development are in place.</p><p>Oversee performance management, appraisals, and talent development initiatives.</p><p><strong>Reporting & Executive Communication:</strong></p><p>Prepare and present regular reports to Executive Management and the Board on supply chain performance, risks, and key initiatives.</p><p>Provide timely decision support and recommendations on procurement strategy and supply chain matters.</p><p><strong>Health, Safety, Environment & Information Security:</strong></p><p>Ensure full compliance with OETC s QHSE and security policies.</p><p>Promote a strong safety culture across supply chain operations, including warehouse activities.</p><p>Ensure compliance with IT and information security requirements.</p><p><strong>Other Requirement</strong></p><p>Knowledge and Understanding of the Asset Management ,HSE Management System and IT Security Standard Requirements according to ISO55001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 27001 to carry out the assigned duties as per the roles and responsibilities matrix.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Job Qualifications and Experience</strong></p><p>Bachelor s degree in engineering, Supply Chain or related field</p><p>Master s Degree (MBA or Supply Chain)- Preferred.</p><p><strong>Professional Experience:</strong></p><p>A minimum of 11+ years of relevant experience </p><p>A minimum of 4+ years in a Managerial or leadership role.</p>
<p> <strong>Location:</strong> Muscat, Oman.<br> <strong>Years of Experience:</strong> 6-10 years of relevant experience.<br> <strong>Project Duration:</strong> 6 months.<br> <strong>Working Arrangement: </strong>on-site.<br> <strong>Language Requirements: </strong>Fluency in English (written and spoken).<br> <br> </p> <p> </p> <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Asset Management Associate</strong> to join the client s head office for a 6-month engagement. The role will support asset performance monitoring, turnaround progress, and strategic alignment across a portfolio of subsidiaries. The position involves conducting in-depth financial and operational analysis, providing actionable insights, and collaborating with internal and subsidiary stakeholders. The Asset Management Associate will also mentor junior analysts, ensuring knowledge transfer and the application of robust analytical methodologies.</p> <strong>Key Requirements</strong> <ul> <li> <p>6 10 years of experience in asset management, financial analysis, or business planning.</p> </li> <li> <p>Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and interpreting performance data in a multi-subsidiary environment.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working in multi-subsidiary environments or holding companies.</p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with turnaround strategies, restructuring and performance enhancement.</p> </li> <li> <p>Advanced knowledge of Excel and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).</p> </li> </ul> <strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong> <ul> <li> <p>Professional certifications such as <strong>CFA, CMA, CPA</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <strong>Other Qualifications</strong> <ul> <li> <p> <strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.</p> </li> <li> <p> <strong>Soft Skills:</strong> Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.</p> </li> </ul> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> <p> <strong>Strategic & Business Planning</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Support alignment of subsidiary business plans with corporate strategy.</p> </li> <li> <p>Review financial plans and KPIs for consistency with strategic objectives.</p> </li> <li> <p>Evaluate CapEx and budget proposals for return expectations.</p> </li> <li> <p>Track operational risk registers and assess financial implications.</p> </li> <li> <p>Prepare structured recommendations for subsidiary board representatives.</p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Asset & Financial Performance Monitoring</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Review central dashboards and synthesize portfolio performance.</p> </li> <li> <p>Interpret subsidiary performance data and identify root causes.</p> </li> <li> <p>Benchmark KPIs against targets and industry metrics.</p> </li> <li> <p>Monitor compliance with data submission timelines.</p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Operational & Supply Chain Efficiency</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Assess procurement data to identify cost drivers and savings opportunities.</p> </li> <li> <p>Link supply chain insights to financial outcomes.</p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Turnaround, Restructuring & Value Creation</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Track and assess turnaround initiatives impact on KPIs.</p> </li> <li> <p>Support restructuring assessments and asset performance diagnostics.</p> </li> <li> <p>Recommend cost reduction, realignment, or divestment strategies.</p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Financial Decision Support</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Conduct ROI, break-even, and sensitivity analyses for operational and investment decisions.</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide ad-hoc analysis for board or management directives.</p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Reporting & Deliverables</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports.</p> </li> <li> <p>Maintain monitoring trackers and scenario analysis models.</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide recommendations for value enhancement and performance improvement.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><strong>Key Requirements</strong> <ul> <li> <p>6 10 years of experience in asset management, financial analysis, or business planning.</p> </li> <li> <p>Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and interpreting performance data in a multi-subsidiary environment.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working in multi-subsidiary environments or holding companies.</p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with turnaround strategies, restructuring and performance enhancement.</p> </li> <li> <p>Advanced knowledge of Excel and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).</p> </li> </ul> <strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong> <ul> <li> <p>Professional certifications such as <strong>CFA, CMA, CPA</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <strong>Other Qualifications</strong> <ul> <li> <p> <strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.</p> </li> <li> <p> <strong>Soft Skills:</strong> Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.</p> </li> </ul>
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<p><strong>Location:</strong> Muscat, Oman.<br><strong>Years of Experience:</strong> 6-10 years of relevant experience.<br><strong>Project Duration:</strong> 6 months.<br><strong>Working Arrangement: </strong>on-site.<br><strong>Language Requirements:&nbsp;</strong>Fluency in English (written and spoken).<br></p><br><p>&nbsp;</p><br><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Asset Management Associate</strong> to join the client’s head office for a 6-month engagement. The role will support asset performance monitoring, turnaround progress, and strategic alignment across a portfolio of subsidiaries. The position involves conducting in-depth financial and operational analysis, providing actionable insights, and collaborating with internal and subsidiary stakeholders. The Asset Management Associate will also mentor junior analysts, ensuring knowledge transfer and the application of robust analytical methodologies.</p><br><strong>Key Requirements</strong><ul><li><p>6–10 years of experience in asset management, financial analysis, or business planning.</p><br></li><li><p>Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and interpreting performance data in a multi-subsidiary environment.</p><br></li><li><p>Experience working in multi-subsidiary environments or holding companies.</p><br></li><li><p>Familiarity with turnaround strategies, restructuring and performance enhancement.</p><br></li><li><p>Advanced knowledge of Excel and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).</p><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong><ul><li><p>Professional certifications such as <strong>CFA, CMA, CPA</strong>.</p><br></li></ul><strong>Other Qualifications</strong><ul><li><p><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.</p><br></li><li><p><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.</p><br></li></ul><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><p><strong>Strategic &amp; Business Planning</strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Support alignment of subsidiary business plans with corporate strategy.</p><br></li><li><p>Review financial plans and KPIs for consistency with strategic objectives.</p><br></li><li><p>Evaluate CapEx and budget proposals for return expectations.</p><br></li><li><p>Track operational risk registers and assess financial implications.</p><br></li><li><p>Prepare structured recommendations for subsidiary board representatives.</p><br></li></ul><p><strong>Asset &amp; Financial Performance Monitoring</strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Review central dashboards and synthesize portfolio performance.</p><br></li><li><p>Interpret subsidiary performance data and identify root causes.</p><br></li><li><p>Benchmark KPIs against targets and industry metrics.</p><br></li><li><p>Monitor compliance with data submission timelines.</p><br></li></ul><p><strong>Operational &amp; Supply Chain Efficiency</strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Assess procurement data to identify cost drivers and savings opportunities.</p><br></li><li><p>Link supply chain insights to financial outcomes.</p><br></li></ul><p><strong>Turnaround, Restructuring &amp; Value Creation</strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Track and assess turnaround initiatives’ impact on KPIs.</p><br></li><li><p>Support restructuring assessments and asset performance diagnostics.</p><br></li><li><p>Recommend cost reduction, realignment, or divestment strategies.</p><br></li></ul><p><strong>Financial Decision Support</strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Conduct ROI, break-even, and sensitivity analyses for operational and investment decisions.</p><br></li><li><p>Provide ad-hoc analysis for board or management directives.</p><br></li></ul><p><strong>Reporting &amp; Deliverables</strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports.</p><br></li><li><p>Maintain monitoring trackers and scenario analysis models.</p><br></li><li><p>Provide recommendations for value enhancement and performance improvement.</p><br></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><br><p>If you would like to know more about the<strong> <span>Global Consulting Bootcamp</span> </strong>Visit:&nbsp;https://caseinpointco.com/global-consultant-bootcamp/<br><span>If you would like to know more about the<strong> <span>MC Club</span> </strong>Visit:&nbsp;https://menaconsultant.com/mc-club/</span></p><br> </div>
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Provide executive leadership and single-point accountability for the delivery of OQEP's capital projects portfolio, directing the planning, engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and close-out of all upstream projects in accordance with agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, and functionality. The role owns the project portfolio framework and master plan, optimises resources and deliverability in consultation with the business lines and Opportunity and Project Management System (OPMS) Guidelines and Procedures, and governs integrated project reviews to maximise value and cost-effectiveness. As the senior project authority, the position sets project delivery standards, governs design integrity and contracting strategy, ensures rigorous project controls and assurance, and champions the highest standards of health, safety, security, and environment across all project activities, while building organisational capability and safeguarding people, assets and the Company's reputation. <br>
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The position will act in accordance with the OQEP's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by the IDS platform, QHSSE & Energy Management System requirements and standards, Oman's government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: <br>
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Manage and deliver capital projects for the upstream portfolio from planning through commissioning and close-out, in accordance with agreed scope, schedule, budget, and functionality. <br>
Lead upstream project portfolio planning and resource optimisation in consultation with the business lines and the Projects Centre of Excellence (CoE). <br>
Direct integrated project reviews across planning, design, and construction to maximise deliverability and cost-effectiveness in line with business unit requirements. <br>
Develop and maintain an overarching project portfolio framework, including project scheduling, planning and project-management systems, milestone identification, and performance reporting. <br>
Oversee the development and continuous update of the integrated OQEP capital project master plan, and set project strategies, policies, processes, and procedures to realise its goals while ensuring effective interface management between projects. <br>
Maintain portfolio design and construction standards, govern design reviews for new construction, and advocate appropriate system and technology choices. <br>
Integrate project budgets and capital-plan budgets to maximise deliverability and cost-effectiveness, and govern cost control across the portfolio. <br>
Oversee portfolio and integrated facilities contracts, including construction bidding and contracting documentation, ensuring all contractual and project documentation requirements are met. <br>
Govern the selection and evaluation of qualified engineers, specialist consultants, and contractors in coordination with the Projects CoE, chairing or participating in selection committees as required. <br>
Implement facilities design guidelines to raise the quality and consistency of project outcomes, and maintain the technical knowledge base for OQEP's physical facilities as part of asset registration. <br>
Govern the inspection, commissioning, and close-out process, ensuring adherence to standards, contracts, codes, and regulations, and proper handover to operations and Facilities Management. <br>
Implement a post-completion evaluation programme covering clients, project/construction managers, contractors, and consultants to drive continuous improvement. <br>
Establish and govern robust project controls, risk management, and assurance across the portfolio, ensuring transparent cost and schedule status and effective change management. <br>
Champion a strong health, safety, security, and environment culture, ensuring all project activities comply with QHSE and regulatory requirements. <br>
Develop and manage proactive communication protocols with all stakeholders, including executive leadership, the Board, business lines, community, and external partners. <br>
Maintain constructive relationships with the external design and construction community to facilitate effective consultant and contractor engagement. <br>
Lead and manage the function's workforce planning, performance management, capability development, succession planning, and Omanization, in consultation with the Projects CoE, to build a high-performing organisation. <br>
Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer. <br>
Key Interactions <br>
Internal: COO and executive peers (VPs/Chiefs), own teams (Major Projects, Off-Plot Projects, Engineering, Construction, Project Technical Services, HSSE, and Contracts & Cost Management), and enabling functions (Operated Assets, Well Delivery, Subsurface, Finance, Contracts & Procurement, Legal, HSSE, and People & Culture). <br>
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External: Government & regulatory authorities, EPC & DBOOM contractors and specialist construction firms, engineering consultants, and vendors & suppliers. Notable Working Conditions: Office environment with intensive computer screen use, plus travel and regular visits to project and construction sites. Education requirements Bachelor's degree in project management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred. Language requirements Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required). Background and experience Competencies and skills <br>
A minimum of 14+ years' progressively responsible experience in capital project delivery, including planning, design management, and capital improvement programming in the oil & gas industry. <br>
Proven experience leading a projects function or department as a single point of accountability. <br>
Extensive experience directing multiple large/major capital projects across their full lifecycle. <br>
Strong expertise in project controls, cost and schedule management, risk management, and assurance. <br>
Demonstrated experience in contracting strategy, tendering, and contractor/consultant management. <br>
Experience supervising project managers and multidisciplinary construction professionals. <br>
Ability to read, analyse, and interpret construction drawings, specifications, codes, and regulations.<br><br>
Technical Competencies: <br>
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Capital project and portfolio delivery leadership. <br>
Project controls, planning, cost, and schedule management. <br>
Concept, Engineering and design governance, as well as Construction management. <br>
Contracting and Procurement strategy, tendering, and contract management. In addition, pre- and post-tender management. <br>
Project risk management and assurance. <br>
Commissioning, close-out, and project handover.<br>
</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>A minimum of 14+ years' progressively responsible experience in capital project delivery, including planning, design management, and capital improvement programming in the oil & gas industry.<br>
Proven experience leading a projects function or department as a single point of accountability.<br>
Extensive experience directing multiple large/major capital projects across their full lifecycle.<br>
Strong expertise in project controls, cost and schedule management, risk management, and assurance.<br>
Demonstrated experience in contracting strategy, tendering, and contractor/consultant management.<br>
Experience supervising project managers and multidisciplinary construction professionals.<br>
Ability to read, analyse, and interpret construction drawings, specifications, codes, and regulations.<br>
Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value delivery and capital efficiency.<br>
<strong>Behavioral / Leadership Competencies:</strong><br>
Strategic and enterprise thinking with executive judgement and accountability.<br>
Engages and inspires people to collaborate and deliver common goals.<br>
Models and ensures commitment to business aspirations and values.<br>
Drives innovation, continuous improvement, and transformation.<br>
Influencing, negotiation, and executive stakeholder engagement.<br>
Talent, succession, and capability leadership.<br>
<strong>Technical Competencies:</strong><br>
Capital project and portfolio delivery leadership.<br>
Project controls, planning, cost, and schedule management.<br>
Concept, Engineering and design governance, as well as Construction management.<br>
Contracting and Procurement strategy, tendering, and contract management. In addition, pre- and post-tender management.<br>
Project risk management and assurance.<br>
Commissioning, close-out, and project handover.</p>
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<p>Functions as the property s strategic financial business leader. The position champions, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand s target customer and property employees. The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment. In addition, creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the property and brand s business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial activities and the delivery of desirable financial results.</p>
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<p> <strong>Education and Experience</strong> </p>
<p> 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 3 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.</p>
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<p> Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.</p>
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<p> <strong>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES</strong> </p>
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<p> <strong>Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making</strong> </p>
<p> Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.</p>
<p> Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.</p>
<p> Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.</p>
<p> Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.</p>
<p> Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.</p>
<p> Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans</p>
<p> Creates the annual operating budget for the property.</p>
<p> Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.</p>
<p> Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.</p>
<p> Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.</p>
<p> Analyzes financial data and market trends.</p>
<p> Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company s and brand s strategic direction.</p>
<p> Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating department s actual and projected sales.</p>
<p> Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.</p>
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<p> <strong>Leading Finance Teams </strong> </p>
<p> Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.</p>
<p> Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.</p>
<p> Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies and to lead own team.</p>
<p> Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.</p>
<p> Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.</p>
<p> Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to standard operating procedures.</p>
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<p> <strong>Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders</strong> </p>
<p> Attends meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.</p>
<p> Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).</p>
<p> Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.</p>
<p> Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.</p>
<p> Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.</p>
<p> Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.</p>
<p> Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand standard operating procedures and owner requirements.</p>
<p> Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.</p>
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<p> <strong>Developing and Maintaining Finance Goals</strong> </p>
<p> Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.</p>
<p> Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.</p>
<p> Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.</p>
<p> Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.</p>
<p> Improves profit growth in operating departments.</p>
<p> Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy.</p>
<p> Monitor the purchasing process as applicable.</p>
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<p> <strong>Managing Projects and Policies </strong> </p>
<p> Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.</p>
<p> Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.</p>
<p> Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).</p>
<p> Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.</p>
<p> Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures.</p>
<p> Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures.</p>
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<p> <strong>Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities</strong> </p>
<p> Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.</p>
<p> Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.</p>
<p> Ensures new hires participate in the department s orientation program.</p>
<p> Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.</p>
<p> Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.</p>
<p> Conduct performance review process for employees.</p>
<p> Participates in hiring activities as appropriate.</p>
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<p>Job Scope The Chief Assurance Officer (CAO) provides enterprise leadership over Legal, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Quality, and HSE, and serves as the principal legal and governance advisor to the Board of Directors and CEO. The role safeguards OOMCO s integrity through robust assurance frameworks that support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation. The CAO provides strategic, forward-looking insights to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Steering Committee, anticipates enterprise risks, and enables effective Board oversight. The role also serves as Board Secretary and Board Compliance Officer.</p><p>Job Description</p><p>Legal: Act as the principal legal advisor to the BoD, CEO, and Executive Management, providing authoritative legal guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. Steer legal review, structuring, and risk assessment of all relevant contracts and agreements prior to the execution and CEO or Board approval. Provide legal opinions and interpretations on matters impacting corporate decisions and operational activities. Lead the representation of the Company in legal proceedings, legal disputes, negotiations, regulatory engagements, and other formal legal matters, as required. Oversee legal advisory and documentation support for mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions. Oversee the scope, and performance of external legal firms, ensuring alignment with Company interests and legal risk management objectives.</p><p>Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Oversee embedding governance and compliance disciplines into strategic planning, major commercial decisions, capital investment decisions, supply agreements, and market entry initiatives. Safeguard the OOMCO license to operate by driving monitoring and enforcing compliance with local and international sector-specific laws and regulations. Oversee corporate risk management, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of strategic, operational, regulatory, Legal, and reputational risks. Lead regulatory engagement and compliance coordination with local and international relevant authorities, including Financial Services Authority (FSA), Ministry of Energy, environmental regulators, etc. Provide executive leadership to ensure full compliance with the Commercial Companies Law, FSA Regulations, Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) requirements, and all other applicable legal and regulatory obligations. Serve as the Company s primary regulatory liaison for listed-company obligations, including the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), Financial Services Authority (FSA), and other relevant regulators, ensuring transparent communication, full compliance, and constructive relationships with shareholders and regulatory stakeholders. Oversee the management and governance of Non-Conformance Actions (NCAs) across all departments, ensuring timely documentation, system upload, ownership actions, and effective closure. Drive a strong ethics, integrity, and compliance culture across OOMCO through training, employee engagement, and effective whistleblowing and escalation mechanisms.</p><p>Quality: Provide executive oversight of quality assurance and audit frameworks for new and ongoing projects to ensure compliance with approved standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of the Quality Management System (QMS), including internal audits, vendor audits, and compliance with applicable industry-related standards and specifications covering, but not limited to, fuel sourcing, receipt, storage, distribution, and retail, in alignment with ISO standards and local regulatory frameworks. Provide executive oversight of all observations and findings arising from external audits, safeguarding certification status and continuous compliance.</p><p>HSE: Provide executive oversight over compliance with all applicable HSE laws, regulations, and industry requirements through active engagement with regulators, authorities, and external advisors. Oversee OOMCO HSE assurance, audits, and inspections, ensuring effectiveness of controls and closure of findings. Lead the establishment of Emergency Response Management governance, ensuring company readiness and response capability to all HSE-related issues. Exercise strategic oversight of HSE risk management to ensure disciplined risk governance that protects people, assets, and operational sustainability. Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and root-cause analysis, ensuring timely closure of actions and prevention of recurrence. Steer periodic HSE meetings across all company operations, reviewing performance, risks, and compliance to ensure operational excellence.</p><p>Strategic Leadership: Own the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of frameworks across all functions Legal, GRC & Quality, and HSE, that ensure regulatory adherence and support sustainable business performance. Advise Executive Management on regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks impacting OOMCO business, and sustainability, proving strategic oversights highlighting gaps and recommending value-enhancing actions. Steer all performance review meetings for the reporting divisions to ensure alignment with OOMCO s business objectives, value creation agenda, and long-term sustainability. Represent OOMCO in key internal and external forums, strengthening the company s profile, partnerships, and stakeholder relationships, where relevant. Cultivate strategic relationships with external partners, regulatory bodies, and internal executives. Drive a culture of compliance, governance, and safety across OOMCO by promoting employee awareness through training, communication, and engagement programs. Direct the development, mentor, and empowerment of employees while ensuring succession readiness and talent continuity. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, operational agility, and long-term value creation. Oversee divisions budgeting processes, monitor financial performance, and ensure alignment with OOMCO priorities. Embed the innovation, transformation, and a culture of excellence, accountability, and ethical governance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p style="font-size: 11px;">Qualifications and Requirements</p><p style="font-size: 11px;">Educational Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Law or an equivalent discipline is required. Master s degree (Law, MBA, Corporate Governance or related discipline) is highly preferred. Professional-related certifications, such as ISO Lead Auditor and Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), or equivalent, are desirable.</p><p style="font-size: 11px;">Experience 16 years of experience, preferably in Legal, with proven experience in GRC, Quality, or HSE. 8+ years in senior leadership roles. Strong exposure to ISO standards, corporate governance, and local regulatory frameworks frameworks such as pervious experience in working with listed company. Experience in leading audits, governance and compliance activities at the corporate level.</p><p style="font-size: 11px;">Competencies Technical Competencies: Enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Leadership Board, Regulatory & Shareholder Governance Legal Strategy & Corporate Advisory Integrated Assurance (Legal, GRC, Quality, HSE) License-to-Operate & Regulatory Stewardship Crisis, Incident & Emergency Governance Policy Architecture & Ethical Compliance Behavioural/ Leadership Competencies Decisive Executive Leadership People Management Stakeholder Engagement Executive Influence and Advisory Strategic and analytical Thinking Executive Communication and Collaboration Ethical & Values-Based Leadership</p>
<p><b>JOB PURPOSE</b></p>
<p>The E&I and Automation Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all electrical, instrumentation, control systems, and automation maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and facilities. The role leads E&I maintenance teams, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, supports commissioning, start-up, shutdowns, and capital projects, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.A key focus of the position is the establishment and development of E&I maintenance systems, asset management processes, and automation support capabilities to transition the operation from commissioning through stable production while maximizing equipment availability, system integrity, and operational performance.</p>
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<p><b><br></b></p><p><b>MAIN TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p>
<p>MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT</p>
<p> Supervise and coordinate daily electrical, instrumentation, and control system maintenance activities. </p>
<p> Ensure reliability of power distribution systems, motors, MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, analyzers, and plant automation systems.</p>
<p> Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, loop checks, function testing, and start-up activities. </p>
<p> Participate in Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), and system acceptance testing.</p>
<p> Review and approve maintenance plans, work orders, and shutdown activities. </p>
<p> Ensure critical E&I equipment is maintained according to OEM and reliability requirements.</p>
<p> Manage DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and associated industrial network infrastructure. </p>
<p> Support process optimization through automation and control improvements. </p>
<p> Ensure compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards, control system access management, backup procedures, and change management processes </p>
<p> Coordinate software backups, change management, and control system upgrades.</p>
<p> Monitor equipment performance and reliability to minimize downtime.</p>
<p> Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve asset availability and lifecycle.</p>
<p> Review and approve maintenance work orders, job plans, and schedules. </p>
<p>LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT</p>
<p> Lead, coach, and develop E&I technicians, automation specialists, supervisors, and contractors</p>
<p> Conduct performance evaluations and identify training requirements.</p>
<p> Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.</p>
<p> Ensure adequate manpower planning and resource allocation.</p>
<p> Ensure ERP system is fully organized within the execution teams.</p>
<p>SAFETY & COMPLIANCE</p>
<p> Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems.</p>
<p> Conduct risk assessments and participate in incident investigations.</p>
<p> Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and company standards.</p>
<p> Promote safe work practices and achieve zero-harm objectives.</p>
<p>RELIABILITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT</p>
<p> Analyze equipment failures and implement root cause corrective actions.</p>
<p> Monitor Electrical Availability, Control System Availability, Instrument Reliability, MTBF, MTTR, maintenance costs, and planned maintenance compliance</p>
<p> Support reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives.</p>
<p> Identify and implement opportunities for maintenance optimization.</p>
<p> Support development of asset management strategies to maximize equipment lifecycle and return on investment.</p>
<p> Maintain equipment criticality assessments and asset registers.</p>
<p>SHUTDOWNS & PROJECTS</p>
<p> Plan and execute plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and major overhauls.</p>
<p> Coordinate with operations, engineering, procurement, and contractors.</p>
<p> Support capital projects, equipment installations, and commissioning activities.</p>
<p> Ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule requirements.</p>
<p>BUDGET & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT</p>
<p> Prepare and manage maintenance budgets.</p>
<p> Monitor spare parts inventory and optimize stock levels.</p>
<p> Control maintenance expenditures while maintaining equipment reliability.</p>
<p> Assist with procurement of electrical, instrumentation, automation equipment, software, and related services</p>
<p> Manage and evaluate contractor performance. </p>
<p> Ensure contractor compliance with safety and quality requirements. </p>
<p> Review contractor scopes of work and service agreements along with other MMC teams. </p>
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<p>Department: Facultative Underwriting Casualty and Miscellaneous Accident</p><p>Location: Oman / Qatar</p><p>Nationality: Any</p><h3>About the role</h3><p>Underwriting and managing the Facultative Casualty and Miscellaneous Accident line of business while adhering to the department underwriting guidelines and ensuring to be in line with the corporate goals and strategy.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Performing risk reviews together with pricing and structuring and conduct key negotiations where required.</li><li>Maintaining risk registers/data.</li><li>Portfolio management.</li><li>Portfolio development.</li><li>Strategy formation and budgeting/planning.</li><li>Capability of cross functional collaboration/cross selling with other lines of business.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>3 years or above experience preferably in the MENA region.</li><li>Clear communication and negotiation abilities.</li><li>Deep knowledge of insurance markets, legal frameworks, and macroeconomic trends.</li><li>Certifications such as CPCU, ARe, ARM or CII qualifications.</li></ul>
<p>Stream: Operated Assets Function : HSSE - Sustainability Location: Oman Muscat Budget control: *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant* Reporting to: Head of Sustainability Direct reports 3: Lead Environment Sr. Engineer Environment Engineer Environment Job purpose: Manage environmental strategy, governance, compliance and performance across Operated Assets and projects, supporting the Company s growth aspiration across offshore, onshore, local and international operations.. The role translates legal, regulatory and corporate requirements into effective environmental standards, processes and controls, and is a key enabler of the Company s sustainability, decarbonization and net zero targets, translating environmental performance into measurable progress against the decarbonization roadmap. The position will lead the Environmental management team and drives pollution prevention, resource efficiency, regulatory compliance and continual improvement throughout the asset and project lifecycle. Main tasks and responsibilities 1. Strategy, Governance & Growth Alignment: Own the environmental strategy, annual plan, priorities, budget, resources and performance targets across Operated Assets and projects, including offshore, onshore and international growth. Translate environmental legislation, permit requirements, corporate standards and recognised international practices into effective policies, procedures and operational controls. Govern the environmental elements of the HSE Integrated Management System and ensure alignment with ISO 14001. Oversee environmental due diligence and liability assessments for new ventures, acquisitions, divestments and asset-transfer activities. 2. Regulatory & Stakeholder Leadership: Advise the Head of Sustainability, asset leadership and project management on significant environmental risks, compliance matters and required management decisions. Review and endorse environmental submissions, permit applications, technical studies and regulatory reports within delegated authority: maintain oversight of permits, licence condition and compliance obligation. Lead strategic engagement with regulatory authorities, lenders, joint venture partners, industry bodies and other stakeholders on environmental management, compliance and sustainability matters. Ensure compliance with lender environmental requirements, IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and other applicable international commitments. 3. Decarbonization & Net Zero Integration Lead environmental sustainability, emissions reduction, decarbonization and climate-related environmental initiatives, including GHG monitoring, reporting and performance improvement programs, directly supporting the Company s decarbonization roadmap and net zero targets. Provide environmental input to sustainability disclosures, corporate reports, emissions inventories and other approved external reporting requirements. Establish environmental KPIs, reporting standards and performance expectations and present material risks, trends and improvement priorities to management. 4. Team Leadership & Capability Lead the Environmental Management team, allocate responsibilities and hold team members accountable for agreed objectives, technical quality and timely delivery. Develop team competence, professional capability, knowledge transfer, succession and Omanisation plans. Promote environmental awareness, accountability and consistent application of environmental requirements among employees and contractors. 5. Assurance & Risk Oversight Govern environmental impact assessments, baseline studies, environmental risk assessments and other technical studies for operations, projects and facility modifications; ensure environmental risks and controls are addressed throughout project development, including concept selection, FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, start-up and handover. Coordinate environmental audits, inspections, compliance evaluations and management-assurance reviews and monitor findings through effective closure. Ensure environmental emergency-response and spill-contingency arrangements are established, tested and aligned with operational and regulatory requirements. Provide environmental assurance for operational changes, shutdowns, decommissioning, site restoration, remediation and other significant activities. Perform other similar duties and responsibility consistent with the purpose, accountability and seniority of the role, as assigned by the Head of Sustainability. Key interactions Internal: The role interacts regularly with the Head of HSE Support; Sr. Engineer Environment; Engineer Environment; HSE Planning & Performance; Road Safety; Emergency & Crisis Management; Operated Assets leadership; asset HSE teams; Operations; Projects; Wells; Engineering; Maintenance; Security; Medical; Legal; Sustainability; Enterprise Risk Management; Internal Audit; Finance; Contracts & Procurement; Corporate Planning; Digital & IT; Data Management; and Communications. External: The role interacts with environmental and regulatory authorities, environmental consultants, accredited laboratories, auditors, certification bodies, waste-management and remediation companies, contractors, specialist monitoring providers, industry organisations and other approved external stakeholders. Notable Working Conditions: The role is predominantly office-based but requires periodic travel to Operated Assets, project sites, contractor facilities, monitoring locations and regulatory meetings. Site access and driving activities are subject to applicable medical, security, driver-authorisation and HSE requirements.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Education requirements Minimum qualification is a Bachelor s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or an equivalent relevant discipline. A relevant postgraduate degree or professional qualification such as ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, Certified Environmental Professional, NEBOSH Environmental Diploma or an equivalent recognised environmental qualification is advantageous. Language requirements Arabic and English - Fluent (Required) Background and experience Bachelor s degree with 8+ years of relevant post-qualification experience, including formal leadership responsibility in environmental engineering, environmental management or industrial environmental compliance, preferably in the oil and gas sector. Experience managing environmental professionals, technical priorities, budgets, consultants and specialist service providers. Experience in environmental impact assessments, permitting, regulatory compliance and environmental monitoring. Experience managing emissions, effluent, waste, spills, contamination, remediation and pollution-prevention controls. Experience reviewing environmental requirements across design, construction, commissioning, operations, decommissioning and site restoration. Experience developing, implementing and improving environmental management systems aligned with ISO 14001. Knowledge of applicable Omani environmental legislation and recognised international environmental standards and practices. Experience engaging with regulators, senior leadership, Operated Assets, projects, consultants and cross-functional stakeholders. Competencies and skills: Leadership Competencies: Environmental leadership and accountability. Sound judgement and risk-based decision-making. Strategic planning and delivery focus. Team leadership and performance management. Stakeholder influence and regulatory engagement. Clear communication and management reporting. Constructive challenge and timely escalation. Coaching and capability development. Integrity and professional conduct. Change leadership and continuous improvement. Technical Competencies: Environmental strategy, planning and governance. Environmental legislation and regulatory compliance. Environmental permitting and licence management. Environmental impact and risk assessment. Environmental management systems and ISO 14001. Air emissions and greenhouse-gas management. Effluent, wastewater and groundwater management. Waste management and pollution prevention. Soil contamination and environmental remediation. Biodiversity and ecological-impact management. Environmental incident investigation. Environmental monitoring and data assurance. Environmental audits and compliance evaluation. Project environmental assurance. Decommissioning and site-restoration planning.</p>
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<p><strong>Location:</strong> Muscat, Oman.<br><strong>Years of Experience:</strong> 6-10 years of relevant experience.<br><strong>Project Duration:</strong> 6 months.<br><strong>Working Arrangement: </strong>on-site.<br><strong>Language Requirements:&nbsp;</strong>Fluency in English (written and spoken).<br></p><br><p>The objective of this assignment is to embed a Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A) Associate to support enhanced financial management processes, to strengthen governance and operational efficiency within subsidiaries.</p><br><p>The consultant will be seconded to selected subsidiaries to address operational inefficiencies by strengthening financial control processes, improving monthly financial reporting discipline, optimizing working capital utilization, and introducing effective cash, debt management, and financial restructuring practices. This includes identifying refinancing opportunities, developing debt servicing strategies, and supporting engagement with creditors where required. A core component of the engagement will be to lead the development of a robust and actionable Annual Business Plan (ABP) that aligns operational execution with financial performance targets. The overarching goal is to enable operational stability, financial sustainability, and improved internal decision-making across the subsidiaries.</p><br><p>&nbsp;</p><br>Key Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.</li><li>6–10 years of experience in FP&amp;A, strategic finance, or business planning across business cycles, including growth, turnaround, and restructuring.</li><li>Proven experience supporting strategic financial planning, capital investment evaluation, and M&amp;A transactions.</li><li>Proven experience managing financial accounts, budgets, rolling forecasts, and working capital optimization.</li><li>Ability to support debt refinancing, restructuring, and lender negotiations; familiarity with repayment schedules and leveraged finance metrics.</li><li>Experience with cash flow management, forecasting, and liquidity stress testing.</li><li>Ability to generate and interpret management reports, dashboards, KPIs, and financial ratios.</li><li>Proven experience with industry-specific financial knowledge (e.g. food, agribusiness, FMCG, manufacturing).</li><li>Demonstrated skill in building dynamic 3-statement financial models and executing scenario analyses.</li><li>Good understanding of IFRS financial principles and financial statement interpretation.</li></ul>Preferred Requirements:<ul><li>FCA, CMA or CPA certifications.</li><li>Experience with automation tools.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<p><strong>Diagnostic and Financial Control Enhancement: Diagnostic and Immediate Stabilization</strong></p><br><ul><li>Conduct a comprehensive financial diagnostic, assessing current budgeting, planning, debt, and working capital processes.</li><li>Review the MIS structure and adopt the reporting system accordingly, including aligning the chart of accounts, cost centers, and reporting lines to ensure consistency with group-level reporting standards.</li><li>Launch a 13-week cash flow forecast and introduce basic liquidity governance protocols.</li><li>Create a reporting and planning calendar, and initiate the review and validation of underlying financial assumptions used in prior plans to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current operational realities and market conditions.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Planning and Financial Control Setup</strong></p><br><ul><li>Lead the development of a fully integrated Annual Business Plan (ABP), including revenue forecasts, cost structure, capex, cash flow, and debt needs.</li><li>Align the ABP with the group-wide financial strategy, ensuring it is bankable and operationally grounded.</li><li>Introduce robust rolling forecasts and implement a systematic variance analysis framework.</li><li>Establish control dashboards covering financial KPIs, operational metrics, and strategic initiative tracking.</li><li>Develop a debt servicing calendar linked to operating cash flows and initiate lender communication protocols.</li></ul><p><strong>Restructuring, Capability Building, and Transition</strong></p><br><ul><li>Design and initiate restructuring scenarios covering debt refinancing, intercompany support, or cost base reduction.</li><li>Lead financial modeling of multiple restructuring options and assess impact on debt service coverage, EBITDA, and net equity position.</li><li>Facilitate negotiation or re-engagement with lenders, suppliers, and key creditors as needed.</li><li>Establish enduring FP&amp;A processes and documentation (SOPs, workflow diagrams, approval authorities).</li><li>Assess finance team structure, identify skill gaps, and implement tailored training and mentorship programs.</li><li>Develop a full transition plan, including onboarding materials and handover sessions for new or existing internal FP&amp;A personnel.</li><li>Monitor effectiveness of implemented reforms through performance dashboards and ensure sustained adherence post-transition.</li></ul>Key Deliverables:<ul><li>Comprehensive Annual Business Plan (financial and operational)</li><li>Monthly MIS reporting package (P&amp;L, cash flow, KPIs)</li><li>Rolling 13-week cash flow forecast with variance analysis</li><li>Working capital improvement plan and tracking dashboard</li><li>Debt diagnostic and restructuring recommendation paper (if applicable)</li><li>SOPs and process maps for planning, reporting, and liquidity control</li><li>Finance team capability assessment and training records</li><li>Handover plan and transition report for permanent FP&amp;A resource</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><br><p>If you would like to know more about the<strong> <span>Global Consulting Bootcamp</span> </strong>Visit:&nbsp;https://caseinpointco.com/global-consultant-bootcamp/<br><span>If you would like to know more about the<strong> <span>MC Club</span> </strong>Visit:&nbsp;https://menaconsultant.com/mc-club/</span></p><br> </div>
<p>JOB PURPOSE</p><ul><li>Provides leadership to the implementation of the Group s Contracts & Procurement Shared Services, structured across three strategic pillars: Contracts & Procurement, Supplier Management, and In-Country Value (ICV). The role ensures Group-wide compliance with policies, regulations, and OIA directives while embedding robust governance, performance management, and supplier development. Accountable for delivering sustainable value through effective sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and localisation initiatives, thereby strengthening operational efficiency, advancing national objectives, and supporting the Group s long-term strategic goals.</li></ul><p>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</p><ul><li>Divisional Strategy Development and Implementation</li><li>Develop, lead, and direct the implementation of the Contracts & Procurement Shared Services strategy, structured across the three pillars: Contracts & Procurement, Supplier Management, and In-Country Value (ICV).</li><li>Ensure alignment of priorities with the unit strategy, ASYAD s vision, mission, and corporate objectives, embedding governance, compliance, and performance excellence.</li><li>Provide subject matter expertise and strategic counsel to ASYAD leadership on all matters related to procurement, supplier management, and ICV, enabling effective decision-making and risk management.</li><li>Translate Group objectives and OIA directives into actionable divisional initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes in value realisation, cost optimisation, supplier performance, and ICV contribution.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the execution of divisional strategies, proactively addressing risks, adapting to emerging market dynamics, and ensuring continuous improvement.</li></ul><p>Leadership</p><ul><li>Manage the achievement of divisional objectives through effective leadership, setting clear goals, driving performance, and motivating the team to deliver excellence across the three pillars: Contracts & Procurement, Supplier Management, and In-Country Value (ICV).</li><li>Lead talent development initiatives, collaborating with discipline experts and external stakeholders to build future-ready capabilities in procurement, supplier management, and ICV.</li><li>Provide guidance to the team in driving the business s key strategic initiatives, including supplier development, ICV contribution, and procurement governance.</li><li>Coordinate and manage the workload of the team, ensuring timely delivery of divisional objectives and alignment with corporate planning cycles.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration, encouraging the team to anticipate risks, close gaps proactively, and contribute to continuous improvement.</li><li>Represent the division in senior leadership forums, influencing decision-making and ensuring the division s priorities are embedded into wider Group strategies.</li></ul><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, oversee, and manage the C&P Shared Services function across the Group, structured around the three strategic pillars: Contracts & Procurement, Supplier Management, and In-Country Value (ICV).</li><li>Provide daily management, leadership, and strategic guidance to a cross-functional team of C&P stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate and OIA directives.</li><li>Drive the monitoring, reporting, and achievement of divisional KPIs, following up with stakeholders and ensuring accountability.</li><li>Develop and enhance governance frameworks including the Manual of Authority, standard contract templates, and tender committee Terms of Reference, strengthening compliance, accountability, and audit readiness.</li><li>Manage the operations of the C&P team to ensure timely processing of purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs), while driving process automation and cycle-time reduction.</li><li>Perform independent evaluation and review of contract terms, conditions, and risks, embedding compliance with OIA directives and mitigating exposure to the Group.</li><li>Establish comprehensive contracts covering high-value and frequently purchased goods/services to maximise value for money.</li><li>Initiate and direct digitalisation projects across the three pillars.</li><li>Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify best practices, ensure competitiveness, and develop strategic sourcing frameworks.</li><li>Lead the creation and continuous update of the Group C&P Policy and SOPs, ensuring end-to-end clarity of processes and consistent adoption across all Business Units.</li><li>Establish and oversee the Vendor Performance Management framework, supplier audits, and capability assessments, ensuring supplier resilience, compliance, and performance improvement.</li><li>Champion ICV initiatives, embedding Omanisation, SME participation, and local manufacturing support into procurement processes, and monitor ICV reporting across all Business Units.</li><li>Work with ASYAD s C&P management to plan and implement initiatives that drive customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and operational excellence, establishing a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Provide leadership to tendering committees, streamlining templates, educating secretaries, and standardising reporting across the Group.</li><li>Ensure accurate management reports are delivered, including benefits realised, vendor compliance, category spend, value analysis, ICV contributions, and shareholder requirements.</li><li>Review tendering notices received from all Business Units.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent field.</li><li>Professional qualification or certification from a relevant professional body (e.g., CIPS) is preferred.</li></ul><p>Experience</p><ul><li>Minimum 10 years experience in procurement and contracts within a large logistics organisation, including tendering and contracting, with at least 5 years in a management role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of the transport and logistics industry and its supply markets.</li><li>Strong business understanding of ports and free zones is an advantage.</li></ul><p>Knowledge and Skills</p><ul><li>Able to demonstrate experience in the application of ISO quality assurance systems in a contracting environment.</li><li>Good knowledge of local contract standards and international standards such as FIDIC.</li><li>Sound understanding of the contracting function and related best practices.</li><li>Sound understanding of local contracting practices.</li><li>Ability to evaluate complex proposals received from suppliers.</li><li>Strong ethics.</li><li>Effective communication skills.</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving orientation.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail.</li></ul>
<p>Responsible for overseeing the overall performance of all restaurant outlets and operational support functions. The role drives revenue growth, profitability, operational efficiency, food quality, guest experience, team development, and compliance while ensuring the successful execution of the company's business objectives and strategic plans.
Key Accountabilities
1. Operations Leadership
• Lead and manage the daily operations of all assigned restaurant outlets.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure consistency in service standards, food quality, cleanliness, and brand compliance across all locations.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions when required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
2. Business Performance & Profitability
• Achieve company sales, profitability, and growth targets.
• Review outlet P&L statements and key financial reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue, productivity, and operational performance.
• Monitor labour costs, food costs, overhead expenses, and operational budgets.
• Develop action plans to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
3. Multi-Unit Restaurant Management
• Oversee the performance of all restaurant outlets through Area Managers and Restaurant Managers.
• Conduct routine operational reviews and outlet inspections.
• Ensure implementation of company SOPs and operational policies.
• Support outlet management teams in achieving business objectives.
• Drive consistency of operations throughout all regions and locations.
4. Guest Experience & Brand Standards
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards across all outlets.
• Develop initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Review customer feedback, online ratings, complaints, and guest satisfaction scores.
• Ensure timely resolution of customer concerns and service recovery.
• Protect and strengthen the company's brand reputation.
5. Financial Management & Cost Control
• Develop and manage annual operational budgets.
• Monitor food cost, beverage cost, labour cost, and controllable expenses.
• Ensure efficient utilization of company resources.
• Approve operational expenditures within authorized limits.
• Support strategic pricing and profitability initiatives.
6. Food Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, Municipality regulations, food safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Conduct operational audits and compliance inspections.
• Ensure implementation of health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor corrective actions resulting from audits and inspections.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality throughout the organization.
7. People Management & Talent Development
• Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers and outlet leadership teams.
• Establish succession planning for key operational positions.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Conduct performance reviews and leadership development programmes.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
8. Supply Chain & Inventory Management
• Oversee inventory management and stock control processes.
• Ensure efficient procurement and supply chain coordination.
• Minimize wastage, stock variances, and operational losses.
• Monitor supplier performance and service standards.
• Ensure optimum stock availability across all outlets.
9. Strategic Planning & Business Development
• Support company expansion projects and new outlet openings.
• Identify market opportunities and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with Marketing, HR, Finance, and Procurement departments.
• Participate in annual business planning and forecasting exercises.
• Contribute to long-term business growth strategies.
10. Reporting & Communication
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational reports.
• Present business reviews and operational updates to senior management.
• Monitor KPI achievements and report variances.
• Ensure effective communication between Head Office and outlet management teams.</p><p>Education & Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in the Food & Beverage industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior operations management role.
• Proven experience managing multiple restaurant outlets.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant financial management and business planning.
• HACCP and Food Safety certification preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
• Strategic leadership and business management.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Advanced operational management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Team development and coaching skills.
• Budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• ERP, POS, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Change management and project management skills</p>
<p>Job Scope The Chief Internal Audit Officer (CIAO) is accountable for providing independent, objective leadership over OOMCO s internal audit function, ensuring enterprise-wide assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, risk management, and compliance. The role provides assurance and strategic insights to the Audit Committee on control effectiveness, audit outcomes, and the status of corrective actions, supporting sound governance and informed decision-making. Job Description 1. Internal Audit: Lead the development of a five-year Internal Audit strategic plan, including the audit universe, for Audit Committee approval, ensuring ongoing relevance, risk coverage, and alignment with the Company s strategic priorities. Oversee the development of the annual Internal Audit plan for deliberation and approval by the Audit Committee, and oversee its disciplined, timely, and effective execution. Oversee end-to-end audit engagements, encompassing audit planning, fieldwork, analysis, reporting, and quality review, in line with the approved annual audit plan. Oversee and coordinate engagement with external auditors and external assurance and oversight bodies (including the State Audit Institution and relevant regulators), ensuring effective information exchange, appropriate alignment of audit and assurance scopes, timely and well-governed management responses, and systematic tracking and closure of audit observations and corrective actions. Lead the communication of all audit results, outcomes, and recommendations through clear, concise reports and formal presentations to the Audit Committee and Executive Management. Oversee the comprehensive Internal Audit program, delivering independent assurance and value-adding advisory services to all OOMCO s business units while maintaining objectivity and independence. Steer the special investigations and ad-hoc reviews as mandated by the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, or Executive Management. Oversee follow-up audits and action-plan monitoring, reporting on the status, adequacy, and timeliness of management s remediation actions to the Audit Committee. 2. Strategic Leadership Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Internal Audit frameworks that ensure regulatory adherence and support sustainable business performance. Advise Executive Management on regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks impacting OOMCO business, and sustainability, proving strategic oversights highlighting gaps and recommending value-enhancing actions. Steer all performance review meetings for the reporting divisions to ensure alignment with OOMCO s business objectives, value creation agenda, and long-term sustainability. Represent OOMCO in key internal and external forums, strengthening the company s profile, partnerships, and stakeholder relationships, where relevant. Cultivate strategic relationships with external partners, regulatory bodies, and internal executives. Direct the development, mentor, and empowerment of employees while ensuring succession readiness and talent continuity. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, operational agility, and long-term value creation. Oversee division s budgeting processes, monitor financial performance, and ensure alignment with OOMCO priorities.[AB1.1] Embed innovation, transformation, and a culture of excellence, accountability, and ethical governance.[AB2.1]</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Educational Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent discipline is required. Professional Certifications in CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or ACCA or equivalent are highly preferable. Experience 16 years of experience in Internal/External Audit, preferably in publicly listed companies 8+ years in senior leadership roles. Proven experience in leading an Internal Audit function, including development of multi-year and annual audit plans and direct reporting to an Audit Committee. Strong exposure to Board and Audit Committee engagement, including preparation of agendas, minutes of meetings, and formal presentations. Competencies Technical Competencies: Enterprise Risk-Based Internal Audit Leadership Integrated Assurance & Governance Effectiveness Data-Driven & Continuous Auditing Board & Audit Committee Advisory Regulatory & IIA Standards Mastery Enterprise Control, Ethics & Compliance Oversight Behavioural/ Leadership Competencies: Decisive Leadership People Management Stakeholder Engagement Executive Influence and Advisory Strategic and analytical Thinking Executive Communication and Collaboration Ethical & Values-Based Leadership</p>
<p>Job Scope The Chief Internal Audit Officer (CIAO) is accountable for providing independent, objective leadership over OOMCO s internal audit function, ensuring enterprise-wide assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, risk management, and compliance. The role provides assurance and strategic insights to the Audit Committee on control effectiveness, audit outcomes, and the status of corrective actions, supporting sound governance and informed decision-making. Responsibilites: 1. Internal Audit: Lead the development of a five-year Internal Audit strategic plan, including the audit universe, for Audit Committee approval, ensuring ongoing relevance, risk coverage, and alignment with the Company s strategic priorities. Oversee the development of the annual Internal Audit plan for deliberation and approval by the Audit Committee, and oversee its disciplined, timely, and effective execution. Oversee end-to-end audit engagements, encompassing audit planning, fieldwork, analysis, reporting, and quality review, in line with the approved annual audit plan. Oversee and coordinate engagement with external auditors and external assurance and oversight bodies (including the State Audit Institution and relevant regulators), ensuring effective information exchange, appropriate alignment of audit and assurance scopes, timely and well-governed management responses, and systematic tracking and closure of audit observations and corrective actions. Lead the communication of all audit results, outcomes, and recommendations through clear, concise reports and formal presentations to the Audit Committee and Executive Management. Oversee the comprehensive Internal Audit program, delivering independent assurance and value-adding advisory services to all OOMCO s business units while maintaining objectivity and independence. Steer the special investigations and ad-hoc reviews as mandated by the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, or Executive Management. Oversee follow-up audits and action-plan monitoring, reporting on the status, adequacy, and timeliness of management s remediation actions to the Audit Committee. 2. Strategic Leadership Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Internal Audit frameworks that ensure regulatory adherence and support sustainable business performance. Advise Executive Management on regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks impacting OOMCO business, and sustainability, proving strategic oversights highlighting gaps and recommending value-enhancing actions. Steer all performance review meetings for the reporting divisions to ensure alignment with OOMCO s business objectives, value creation agenda, and long-term sustainability. Represent OOMCO in key internal and external forums, strengthening the company s profile, partnerships, and stakeholder relationships, where relevant. Cultivate strategic relationships with external partners, regulatory bodies, and internal executives. Direct the development, mentor, and empowerment of employees while ensuring succession readiness and talent continuity. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, operational agility, and long-term value creation. Oversee division s budgeting processes, monitor financial performance, and ensure alignment with OOMCO priorities.[AB1.1] Embed innovation, transformation, and a culture of excellence, accountability, and ethical governance.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>A Primary Location Muscat Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent discipline is required. Professional Certifications in CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or ACCA or equivalent are highly preferable. Years of experience 16 years of experience in Internal/External Audit, preferably in publicly listed companies 8+ years in senior leadership roles. Proven experience in leading an Internal Audit function, including development of multi-year and annual audit plans and direct reporting to an Audit Committee. Strong exposure to Board and Audit Committee engagement, including preparation of agendas, minutes of meetings, and formal presentations. Knowledge Skills Enterprise Risk-Based Internal Audit Leadership Integrated Assurance & Governance Effectiveness Data-Driven & Continuous Auditing Board & Audit Committee Advisory Regulatory & IIA Standards Mastery Enterprise Control, Ethics & Compliance Oversight Decisive Leadership People Management Stakeholder Engagement Executive Influence and Advisory Strategic and analytical Thinking Executive Communication and Collaboration Ethical & Values-Based Leadership Nationality Type OMANI</p>
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<span>Toloka AI supports frontier model post-training by building domain-specific reinforcement learning environments, tasks, and evaluation frameworks designed by real practitioners.<br> Mindrift, powered by Toloka — a leading enterprise AI and machine learning data partner since 2014 — connects top domain experts with cutting-edge AI initiatives.<br> Backed by Toloka’s deep expertise in scalable data generation, crowd technology, and applied ML systems, Mindrift enables experts to shape how next-generation generative models learn, reason, and perform.<br> We are launching a Management Consulting domain focused on translating real-world consulting engagements into structured learning environments for advanced AI systems.<br> To do this credibly, we are assembling a team of strategy consultants from top-tier firms who can convert authentic project experience into end-to-end examples — from problem structuring and work planning to analysis, synthesis, and client-ready recommendations.<br> You will join a growing team of consultants from leading strategy firms shaping how AI learns high-level business reasoning.<br> Important: This role is exclusively for consultants with direct experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm.<br> If you do not have hands-on project experience at one of the firms listed below, please do not apply.<br> This requirement ensures the domain is built by practitioners trained to the highest standards of structured problem-solving and client delivery.<br> Eligible firms: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Monitor Deloitte (Deloitte S&C), EY-Parthenon, Kearney, and Strategy& (PwC).<br> Who We’re Looking For Consultants with 3+ years of experience at one of the firms listed above, with hands-on project experience in: Structuring ambiguous client problems into workable analytical plans Building financial models, market analyses, or synthesized findings from messy inputs Producing client-ready deliverables under time pressure Forming and defending recommendations under uncertainty No deep technical background is required — we will onboard you on the lightweight tools involved.<br> What You’ll Do Build realistic consulting project environments — create detailed project scenarios grounded in real engagement dynamics: industry context, financials, constraints, conflicting inputs, and incomplete information.<br> Design structured consulting tasks for AI agents — break projects into discrete tasks that mirror real consulting work: market sizing, commercial due diligence, cost optimization, growth strategy, operational diagnosis, benchmarking, and more.<br> Define evaluation criteria and quality standards — develop grading frameworks, evaluation rubrics, and golden-answer solutions for each task, used to train and calibrate an LLM-based grading system that evaluates AI outputs at scale.<br> This is a remote, project-based, individual-contributor role focused on analytical design and evaluation.<br> Skills & Requirements 3+ years at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Monitor Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, or Strategy& Strong structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven thinking Ability to translate vague problems into clear analytical steps and deliverables High attention to logical consistency and output quality Independent, self-directed working style Clear written English (B2+) Compensation On this project, contributors can earn up to $60 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.<br> Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.<br> Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.<br> For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 25-30 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.<br> This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.<br> Tasks must be submitted by the deadline and meet the listed acceptance criteria to be accepted.<br></span> </div>
<p>The Assistant Brand Manager (Brand, Trade & Sales Development) supports the development and growth of assigned FMCG brands by integrating brand strategy, trade marketing initiatives, and commercial performance management. Reporting to the Director – Business Development, this role ensures that brands are strongly positioned with consumers, effectively executed in trade, and delivering profitable growth across all channels.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities & Duties:</p><p><br></p><p>Brand Management (Consumer-Facing)</p><ul><li><p>Assist in developing brand strategies, positioning frameworks, and annual marketing plans.</p></li><li><p>Support new product development (NPD), packaging design, and product launches.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate ATL campaigns (digital, OOH, PR, influencers) in collaboration with external agencies.</p></li><li><p>Conduct consumer research and monitor competitor activities to identify market opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Monitor brand performance including pricing, product mix, and gross margin (GM%) drivers.</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Trade Marketing (Shopper & Channel-Facing)</p><ul><li><p>Translate brand strategies into actionable trade and channel execution plans.</p></li><li><p>Develop POS materials, in-store displays, and visibility enhancement programs.</p></li><li><p>Plan, implement, and evaluate trade promotions, track ROI and effectiveness.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate closely with Sales and Distribution teams to secure product listings and drive sales growth.</p></li><li><p>Conduct regular market visits to audit execution standards and gather shopper insights.</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Sales & Commercial Responsibilities</p><ul><li><p>Support monthly sales target planning, tracking, and performance analysis.</p></li><li><p>Monitor gross profit (GP) margins and recommend pricing or promotional adjustments to maintain profitability.</p></li><li><p>Participate in sales forecasting and coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure product availability.</p></li><li><p>Track inventory levels, identify slow-moving SKUs, and implement depletion strategies.</p></li><li><p>Provide brand and promotional training to field sales teams to strengthen execution quality.</p></li><li><p>Develop joint business plans with key accounts in collaboration with the Sales team.</p></li></ul><p>Collaboration & Reporting</p><ul><li><p>Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to align brand and commercial objectives.</p></li><li><p>Support distributors and modern trade customers with customized marketing and promotional tools.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and submit regular reports on brand performance, trade execution, and sales metrics.</p></li><li><p>Present insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Competencies</p><ul><li><p>Brand Strategy & Positioning</p></li><li><p>Trade Marketing & Channel Execution</p></li><li><p>Sales Performance & Commercial Acumen</p></li><li><p>Gross Margin & Inventory Management</p></li><li><p>Market Research & Competitive Analysis</p></li><li><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration</p></li><li><p>Training & Team Support</p></li><li><p>Result Orientation & Profitability Focus</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Must‑Have Qualifications & Skills</strong></p><ul><li><p> 6–12 years of FMCG experience <strong>(Food, Beverages, Non‑food categories preferred)</strong></p></li><li><p> MBA in Marketing </p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of <strong>Brand building, Consumer Behavior, and Trade Marketing.</strong></p></li><li><p>Preferred candidates should have strong FMCG sector experience, particularly within the Food and Beverages category, as well as in Distribution and Trading and Retail or Wholesale environments. </p></li><li><p>Preferred candidates should have demonstrable experience managing brand promotions, trade activations, visibility programs, and handling forecasting and demand planning responsibilities.</p></li><li><p>Candidates currently working in the GCC or in India are welcome to apply. Applicants from India with solid FMCG backgrounds and proven experience in Brand Management and Trade Marketing will also be considered.</p><br></li></ul><p><strong>-Proven experience in:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Brand awareness and brand strategy execution</p></li><li><p>Market research & competitor analysis</p></li><li><p>Trade & channel execution (numeric/weighted distribution)</p></li><li><p>Sales performance, GP margin monitoring & inventory management</p></li><li><p> Analytical mindset with strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)</p></li><li><p> Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Supply Chain & Finance teams</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, presentation & stakeholder management skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to work under pressure and deliver monthly KPIs</p></li></ul>
<h3>Job Purpose</h3><p>This position is part of senior leadership team entrusted with spearheading the company forward. It works in close co-ordination with the company s CEO and other key personnel, to manage and run the operations of the farm, plant, bottle production, maintenance, stores, and inventory departments. The main purpose of the position is to implement tactical strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectation on product quality, cost, and delivery, maximizing efficiency, optimizing production levels, and driving operational excellence. Working closely with internal and external key stakeholders, regarding technical support for activities, striving for best-in-class products and business practices to deliver to the customer s expectations, managing teams and projects across the business. Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire, and motivate staff to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills. Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Manufacturing function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards. Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental issues are prioritized and facilitated, direct and drive implementation of Lean Business strategy and drive Continuous Improvement across all areas.</p><h3>Main Tasks & Accountabilities</h3><h4>Strategy and Development</h4><ul><li>Ensure complete responsibility for Manufacturing activities across the business.</li><li>Ensure to create and implement best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve business performance.</li><li>Ensure that manufacturing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market.</li><li>Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities.</li><li>Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process.</li><li>Take ownership of the manufacturing policy, guidelines and any associated documents.</li><li>Initiate and develop creative and innovative manufacturing processes.</li></ul><h4>Farm Management</h4><ul><li>Ensure the department follows and implement all policies and procedures for good dairy farming practice so that safe and good quality milk can be produced at least cost.</li><li>Ensure good biosecurity, dairy farming practice that include management practices that are sustainable, social, economic, and environmentally friendly.</li><li>Ensure that the department implements all the steps for the maintenance of good farming practice.</li></ul><h4>Central Processing Plant -Management</h4><ul><li>Ensure that all the systems and processes for the Processing Plant are implemented.</li><li>Ensure that all the documents and procedures are created for Certificate of Analysis covering the production, service, packaging, storage and administration areas.</li><li>Ensure the upkeep of the entire plant facility and infrastructure.</li></ul><h4>Bottle Production Management</h4><ul><li>Ensure overall material planning, molding, filling, sealing, labeling, and bagging process is followed and implemented.</li><li>Plan and ensure the entire process including segregating the products into PET, HDPE, IML, POUCH and the quantities of each type of packaging is worked on.</li><li>Ensure that the material requirement for blow molding or injection molding the containers for packaging the targeted produce is estimated correctly.</li><li>Manage all areas of packaging including blow molding / injection molding, filling, capping and sealing, labeling and bagging to ensure a seamless process.</li></ul><h4>Maintenance Support & ensure the smooth running of the production process.</h4><ul><li>Manage and direct engineering workforce.</li><li>Plan, organize, ensure and review maintenance schedules, shift working and related activities within the maintenance department.</li><li>Design, plan and implement to ensure availability of emergency response (on and off-hour) including equipment repair, damage control, and assignment of support personnel as needed.</li><li>Ensure preventive & periodical Maintenance schedule is being implemented smoothly.</li><li>Design, implement and maintain preventive as well as predictive maintenance programs with the help of the maintenance team.</li><li>Establish with the department agreed planned services.</li><li>Advise to the department on relevant maintenance replacements and upgrades required on a periodic basis.</li><li>Ensure curative & service Maintenance.</li><li>Investigate and resolve technical problems within stipulated timelines with the help of a competent team.</li></ul><h4>Engineering Quality Control and Assurance</h4><ul><li>Ensure plant quality performance standards are maintained.</li><li>Monitor and control maintenance standards with the department.</li><li><br></li></ul><h4>Education Level</h4><ul><li>Minimum Requirement Bachelors / Master's Degree or MBA would be an added advantage.</li></ul><h4>Professional Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Preferably a Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body.</li><li>Six Sigma Certification preferred.</li><li>Supply Chain Certification preferred.</li></ul><h4>Work Experience</h4><ul><li>Overall experience of 15+ years experience in Manufacturing industry within fresh Food and Dairy dynamic business environment.</li></ul><h4>Job Specific Skills</h4><ul><li>Proven track record on interacting with Senior Management in a highly sensitive and collaborative to agree the Group s strategic direction.</li><li>Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.</li><li>Proven project management and build quality experience.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of leading a manufacturing function with a proven track record in strategic manufacturing leadership delivering effective manufacturing strategies, policies, processes and systems.</li><li>Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.</li><li>Knowledge and technical understanding of automotive processes, components and manufacturing techniques.</li></ul><h4>Generic Skills</h4><ul><li>Must be alert, strive for accuracy, and have ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment, be a self- motivator, and attention to detail.</li><li>Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.</li><li>Integrity, discretion and loyalty.</li></ul><p>Position Location Site Based - Al Sunainah</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h3>Education Level</h3><ul><li>Minimum Requirement Bachelors / Master's Degree or MBA would be an added advantage.</li></ul><h3>Professional Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Preferably a Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body.</li><li>Six Sigma Certification preferred.</li><li>Supply Chain Certification preferred.</li></ul><h3>Work Experience</h3><ul><li>Overall experience of 15+ years experience in Manufacturing industry within fresh Food and Dairy dynamic business environment.</li></ul><h3>Job Specific Skills</h3><ul><li>Proven track record on interacting with Senior Management in a highly sensitive and collaborative to agree the Group s strategic direction.</li><li>Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.</li><li>Proven project management and build quality experience.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of leading a manufacturing function with a proven track record in strategic manufacturing leadership delivering effective manufacturing strategies, policies, processes and systems.</li><li>Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.</li><li>Knowledge and technical understanding of automotive processes, components and manufacturing techniques.</li></ul><h3>Generic Skills</h3><ul><li>Must be alert, strive for accuracy, and have ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment, be a self- motivator, and attention to detail.</li><li>Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.</li><li>Integrity, discretion and loyalty.</li></ul>
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