Project Secretary

We are looking for a Project Secretary who will provide administrative, coordination and document / correspondence control support to the External Affairs, Permitting and Pre-Operations teams.

The role is responsible for managing project correspondence, meeting records, stakeholder communications and regulatory documentation, ensuring effective coordination among internal and external stakeholders. Maintain accurate records of permits, approvals, commitments and project documentation while supporting regulatory compliance, operational readiness and the successful execution of EPCIC activities from engineering and construction through commissioning and handover.

• Correspondence Management

• Manage all incoming and outgoing letters, emails and official communications related to External Affairs, Permitting and Pre-Operations activities.
• Maintain correspondence registers and ensure timely distribution, tracking and follow-up of action items.
• Coordinate submission and receipt of official documents with government agencies, regulators, local authorities and stakeholders.

• Organize meetings, stakeholder engagements, government consultations, permit discussions and operational readiness workshops.
• Prepare meeting agendas, attendance records and Minutes of Meeting (MoM).
• Track and monitor closure of action items arising from meetings.

• Maintain a comprehensive database of permits, licenses, approvals and regulatory commitments.
• Monitor permit submission schedules, validity periods, approval status and renewal requirements.
• Support the permitting team in compiling documentation required for regulatory submissions and audits.

• Coordinate communication and documentation between the project and external stakeholders, including government institutions, local communities, port authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain records of stakeholder engagements, commitments, agreements and community-related activities.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports and briefing materials for stakeholder meetings.

• Maintain records related to commissioning, operational readiness, handover and start-up activities.
• Support coordination of operational readiness meetings, training schedules and documentation reviews.
• Ensure pre-operation documentation is properly filed, tracked and readily accessible.

• Establish and maintain an organized filing system for correspondence, permits, reports, MoMs and stakeholder records.
• Ensure document control procedures are followed in accordance with project requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of project records and sensitive information.

• Prepare weekly and monthly status reports on correspondence, permits, stakeholder engagements and action-item tracking.
• Support travel arrangements, logistics, and administrative requirements for team members and visiting stakeholders.
• Provide general administrative support to the External Affairs, Permitting and Pre-Operations Manager as required