About Us:
HKN Syria Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Syrian Arab Republic. HKN Syria operates the Suwaydiya, Rmeilan, Alyan, Karatchuk, Sazaba, Laylak, Hamzeh, and Oudeh fields and is comprised of 1,189 km2. The fields share an Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir system, with the fractured "Massive" limestone as the principal producing horizon, with more than 2,100 wells mapped across the concession.
At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.
Position Summary:
The role supports contract management activities across HKN operations, ensuring that all contracts and procurement processes comply with HKN policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. It also ensures adherence to regulators’ procurement policies and procedures as stipulated in the relevant Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), while incorporating and maintaining due diligence and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) requirements throughout all contracting activities. This is primarily an office-based position, with travel to HKN bases and field operations as required.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
· Responsible for peer reviewing and approving all ITT and contracts and procurement documentation prior to issuing.
- · Preparing ITTs, contracts, amendment orders, job orders and close out documentation for the supply of services, as required.
· Responsible for day-to-day operation of the contracts activities of the Contracts department.
· Focal point for Contracts department with stakeholders for all commercial and contractual matters.
· Working closely with stakeholders to ensure contracting processes are executed in accordance with HKN policies and procedures.
· Managing necessary approvals within HKN approvals framework for various contract phases.
· Managing and mentoring Contracts Advisors.
· Ensuring general contract administration and auditing of contracts is performed in a timely manner.
· Change control management in consultation with stakeholders.
· Managing database and filing systems to a high standard to ensure document retrievability for both internal and audit purposes.
· Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with key contractors to ensure best service and commercial terms.
· Monitoring contract expenditure to ensure
· Provision of day-to-day liaison / advice with stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters ensuring HKN’s best interests are established and maintained.
· Assisting junior members of Contracts department as required, including offering consultation upon request.
· Promotion and implementation of business processes and procedures.
· Negotiation of commercial and legal issues referring to appropriate legal and finance teams.
· Inform and keep updated HKN’s Contract Team Lead, and in his absence other HKN department heads, on contractual matters critical to HKN operations.
· Ad-hoc duties as requested by line manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Minimum twelve (12) years’ experience supporting oil company operations in a contracts management role either for an international oil company or oil service company, with experience in the Middle East, preferably Iraq.
· Demonstrates strong understanding of and commitment to environmental, health and safety practices.
· Demonstrates strong understanding of good industry practices.
· Significant proven experience in all aspects of the tendering and procurement process.
· Significant proven experience in contracts administration processes and procedures.
· Experience in formulating and negotiating contracts across the exploration and oil production environment.
· Commercially astute with proven negotiation and proficient contract drafting skills.
· Fluent in English, both written and oral.
· Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously and tackling complex contracts.
· Good analytical skills.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
· Proficient in the development and management of filing and document control systems.
· High level of competency with the Microsoft suite of applications.
· Preferably educated to degree level in an appropriate field.
· Preferably CIPS / MRICS certified.