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About the Role

Al-Ayuni Investment and Contracting Company is seeking a Local Content Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role supports the implementation and monitoring of Local Content activities across large-scale government and semi-government mega projects, particularly those executed under Joint Venture (JV) structures. The position is suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience who possess strong coordination, analytical, and reporting capabilities, coupled with a solid understanding of Local Content requirements and their application within complex project environments.

JV Governance and Coordination

This section outlines responsibilities related to managing Local Content requirements within Joint Venture frameworks and ensuring alignment with partners.

• Support the implementation of Local Content requirements across JV structures and coordinate with relevant JV partners.
• Assist in tracking localization targets, commitments, and reporting requirements across JV entities.
• Maintain records of Local Content responsibilities and commitments assigned to the company and JV partners.
• Support the Local Content Manager in coordinating localization activities and follow-up actions across project entities.

Compliance and Regulatory Support

The Specialist will ensure adherence to regulatory standards and project-specific Local Content mandates through data management and reporting.

• Support compliance with LCGPA regulations and project-specific Local Content requirements.
• Collect, validate, and consolidate Local Content data and supporting documents from relevant JV partners and internal departments.
• Assist in preparing Local Content performance reports and submissions for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor Local Content KPIs and highlight gaps, delays, or compliance issues to the Local Content Manager.
• Support the preparation of documentation required for audits, certifications, and compliance reviews.

Localization and Performance Monitoring

This area focuses on driving and assessing the progress of localization initiatives and targets within projects.

• Support the implementation of Local Content initiatives and localization plans across assigned projects.
• Monitor local supplier, workforce, material, and service participation against approved targets.
• Identify potential opportunities to increase local sourcing, supplier utilization, and Saudi workforce participation.
• Assist in tracking supplier development, localization, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Prepare periodic analysis of Local Content performance and identify areas requiring improvement.

Procurement and Commercial Support

The role involves collaborating with procurement and commercial teams to integrate and track Local Content commitments in contracting processes.

• Coordinate with Procurement and Commercial teams to collect and monitor data related to local materials, services, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support the tracking of Local Content commitments incorporated into contracts and subcontracts.
• Assist in reviewing procurement and commercial data to identify Local Content opportunities and gaps.
• Support the preparation of Local Content inputs required for tender submissions and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of Local Content commitments and supporting evidence.

Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting

Effective communication and reporting are key to this role, involving various internal and external parties.

• Coordinate with Project, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, HR, and other relevant teams to obtain required Local Content information.
• Support the Local Content Manager in meetings and discussions with JV partners, project teams, and client representatives.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, reports, and performance updates related to Local Content.
• Follow up with stakeholders on outstanding Local Content actions, data, and documentation.
• Support awareness activities and internal communication regarding Local Content requirements.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 0-1 years of professional experience, preferably in a related field.
• Demonstrated strong coordination, analytical, and reporting capabilities.
• Good understanding of Local Content requirements and their application within complex project environments.