LOCAL CONTENT APPRENTICE

Job Description

Job Title

COMMUNICATIONS LOCAL CONTENT APPRENTICE (Re - Advertised) M/F

Contract Type

TEMPORARY CONTRACT

Job Location

Africa, Uganda, KAMPALA

Working Hours

Full time

Mission Description

Local Content refers to the promotion and utilization of local people, businesses, goods, services, and skills development opportunities within a project or industry. It aims to maximize economic benefits for host communities and countries by enhancing employment, supplier development, technology transfer, and capacity building.

Role Summary

The Local Content Apprentice will support the implementation and monitoring of local content initiatives, helping to ensure compliance with local content requirements and commitments. The role provides an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain practical experience in stakeholder engagement, data management, reporting, supplier development, and workforce nationalization programs.

Key Responsibilities

• •Assist in the collection, tracking, and analysis of local content data and performance indicators.

• •Support the preparation of local content reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• •Maintain records of local suppliers, contractors, and workforce statistics.

• •Participate in community, education, and skills development initiatives.

• •Support the coordination of training, internship, apprenticeship, and mentorship programs.

• •Assist in monitoring compliance with local content regulations and contractual commitments.

• •Engage with local businesses, educational institutions, and community stakeholders.

• •Provide administrative and logistical support for local content activities and events.

• Profile

Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree or final-year student in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Law, Human Resource Management, Development Studies, Procurement, or a related field.

• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• •Good analytical and reporting abilities.

• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• •Interest in the Energy, Oil & Gas, Petroleum, Transport and Logistics sectors, with a strong passion for economic development, workforce and skills development, supplier development, and regulatory compliance.

• Desired Attributes

• •Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.

• •Strong attention to detail.

• •Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• •Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• •Commitment to supporting sustainable socio-economic development through local content initiatives.