Permits and Approvals Principal / Jordan

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We are currently in search for a Permits and Approval Principal to be based in Jordan / Egypt.

Key accountabilities will include:

Securing project permits, licences, regulatory approvals and consents
Lead the development and implementation of the Project permitting strategy and schedule
Ensure that all applicable regulatory requirements are identified and specifically communicated to Company's Commercial and Project teams
In conjunction with the Company's Communities Team, manage engagement with a range of government agencies, NGOs, community members and other stakeholder groups as part of the permitting and approval process
Manage work undertaken by approval consultancies and coordinate the exchange of information between the consultancy, project team and internal subject matter experts
Technical review of permitting documents, supporting studies and scopes of work
Work with Company's Projects team to ensure that project-related permitting and approval processes are delivered effectively, in a timely manner and in line with agreed project schedule
Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders including the Regional Lead, Middle East and North Africa, as well as other team members covering Commercial, Communities, and other activities
Tracking and reporting on project permitting status
Communication of organization's environmental permitting progress internally
Maintain and foster a working environment which promotes safety in all that we do

Qualifications and Required Skills:

Maintain and foster a working environment which promotes safety in all that we do
Graduate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent (post graduate qualifications also highly regarded).
At least 10 to 15 years’ experience in an environmental or permitting role within the resources sector, energy industry or equivalent
Major project greenfield permitting and approval experience (including Environment and Social Impact Assessment, Impact Assessment Studies etc.)
Significant experience within the Middle East and North Africa, particularly Jordan and Egypt.

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