Country Manager - Mozambique

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Location: Mozambique (strong operational presence required in Cabo Delgado) Reporting To: Managing Director: Africa and Middle East Package: Market-related, including performance-based incentive About the Role Workforce Staffing is seeking an experienced Country Manager to grow its Mozambique operation. This is a senior, commercially focused appointment centred on Cabo Delgado Province - the geographic and logistical hub for Mozambique's major large-scale natural gas developments, and a province with a wider and evolving economic base. The role is fundamentally commercial: you will establish Workforce Staffing's presence, build a senior network across the LNG, EPCM, port and logistics, and industrial services ecosystem, and convert that network into contracts with the operators and contractors driving these flagship projects. You will hold full P&L accountability and lead the in-country team. This is a hands-on, frontier-market leadership role - suited to someone who has operated in logistically complex, security-sensitive environments and understands what it takes to build a business where infrastructure is still developing. Requirements: Oil & Gas and\/or Port experience - business, technical, and\/or commercial - within LNG, EPCM, large-scale construction, industrial services, or port\/marine operations and logistics Proven business development and commercial success at a senior level Strong working knowledge of Cabo Delgado Province - its operating environment, logistics, security considerations, stakeholders, and commercial dynamics - and a demonstrated ability to operate effectively there 10–15+ years' experience , with at least 3 years in a senior management, Country Manager, General Manager, or senior commercial role Mobility: Valid driver's licence, reliable personal vehicle, valid passport, and full flexibility to travel up to 60% of the time Language: Fluency in Portuguese and English; local language proficiency beneficial Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Commerce, or a related field Advantageous (not deal-breakers): Exposure to workforce solutions, recruitment, or TES environments An established professional network within the Northern Mozambique energy, logistics, or industrial services ecosystem Demonstrated experience operating in remote, logistically complex, or security-sensitive environments - for example, delivering projects or managing operations in northern Mozambique, or comparable frontier energy, mining, or infrastructure settings MBA or postgraduate qualification Key Responsibilities: Drive business development - identify, pursue, and secure new contracts with operators, EPCM contractors, port and logistics providers, and industrial service providers supporting the major gas developments in Cabo Delgado Province Build and maintain a senior-level network across the Northern Mozambique LNG, logistics, and industrial services ecosystem Lead commercial negotiations, tenders, and contract finalisation Hold full P&L accountability for the Mozambique operation Oversee day-to-day operations, service delivery, and risk management Lead, mentor, and performance-manage the local team Ensure compliance with Mozambican labour law, health and safety regulations, and corporate governance standards Serve as primary relationship manager for key clients and engage local authorities and industry bodies