JOB DESCRIPTION
OBJECTIVE OF THE INSTITUTE
The Gas Research Institute (GRI) fosters scientific and technological cooperation among GECF Member Countries through information exchange, innovation, technology transfer, best practice sharing, and training. It promotes the utilisation and development of technologies along the gas value chain to expand resources, enhance efficiency, and strengthen competitiveness in the global market, while conducting dedicated research on gas-related technologies and providing specialised training to build capacity across GECF Member Countries.
OBJECTIVE OF POST
The objective of the post is to advance the GRI’s research and knowledge in downstream natural gas technologies, including LNG, pipeline, gas to power and industrial uses of natural gas, and combining both internal analytical work and the management of outsourced projects. The post ensures that research outputs are scientifically rigorous, relevant to Member Country needs, and contribute to the sustainable and efficient development of downstream gas operations. The post also ensures expanding collaboration and networking with member countries research centers in the downstream sector.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Conduct in-house studies and prepare technical briefs, reports, presentations and workshops on downstream gas technologies.
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Act as a Project Manager for outsourced projects in the area of his/her expertise.
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Serve as secretary to the Downstream Expert Committee, providing technical and administrative support.
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Monitor global technological trends in LNG, gas pipeline, gas to power generation, and industrial gas usage and prepare in-house or outsourced technology briefs
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Expand collaborations with Member Countries’ research centers and universities.
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Supervise and coordinate the work of fellows engaged in downstream research.
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Prepare reports, guidelines, and training materials for Member Countries.
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Contribute to the annual planning process, including proposals for new projects and priorities.
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Prepare budget estimates and resource requirements for projects related to his/her domain.
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Represent the GRI in technical meetings, conferences, and workshops related to his/her domain.
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Facilitate the GRI communications and ensure inputs to the GRI knowledge/data bank, Technology Network and Training Network in his/her domain.
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Prepare detailed reports and presentations on research findings for the Downstream Gas Expert Committee and other stakeholders.
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Contribute to responses to requests from GECF Member Countries and the Secretariat’s departments, as well as interviews, speeches, and presentations by the Secretary General and GRI Director.
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Carry out any other tasks assigned to him/her by the GRI Director or the Secretary General as pertaining to his/her background, qualifications, and position.
REQUIREMENTS
Personal Requirements:
Education: Advanced university degree in energy-related engineering or sciences.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of work experience in the midstream and/or downstream oil and gas sector, with a minimum of 4 years of experience in project management.
Language: Excellent command of English & capable of writing reports.
BENEFITS
Salary & Benefits Information: Competitive Basic Salary plus allowances and benefits (including Housing Allowance, Car Allowance, Education Allowance, Family Allowance, Medical Insurance, participation in GRI’s saving scheme, etc.)
HOW TO APPLY?
This position is open for nomination only. Please approach the Executive Board member of your respective Member Country for the application submission.
We wish you the best of luck and look forward to receiving your nomination submitted by your Member Country.
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