About Acwa

Acwa is seeking a Local Content Associate Manager to join its team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to the company's commitment to local content development and compliance within the region.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Local Content, the Local Content Associate Manager will manage and coordinate the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Local Content requirements and targets across Acwa. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable LCGPA regulations, guidelines, and contractual obligations, while actively driving Local Content performance improvement and localization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze Local Content Obligation Reports, including Baseline, Progress, and Audit Reports, as well as related dashboards and KPIs.
• Collect, review, validate, and analyze procurement, supplier, financial, cost, payroll, and other data required for Local Content reporting and compliance.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of Local Content audit reports and liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion and submission of required documentation.
• Monitor Local Content performance against approved targets, identify performance gaps and potential risks, and develop and follow up on mitigation and corrective action plans.
• Monitor changes in Local Content regulations, guidelines, templates, targets, and requirements issued or updated by LCGPA, and ensure relevant changes are reflected in Local Content processes and reporting.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, HR, Payroll, Operations, and other relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure Local Content requirements and targets are effectively addressed.
• Manage and coordinate local supplier registration, supplier development, localization initiatives, and other activities aimed at increasing Local Content.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve Local Content through procurement, sourcing, supplier development, and localization activities.
• Maintain accurate Local Content records, databases, supporting documentation, and audit evidence.
• Track and follow up on Local Content related actions, commitments, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare management presentations, dashboards, and performance updates related to Local Content.
• Drive the implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement of Local Content processes, procedures, and reporting practices.
• Perform other Local Content-related tasks as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this role should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in local content management, compliance, or a closely related field. A strong understanding of LCGPA regulations and reporting frameworks is essential.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a dynamic corporate environment, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic localization goals.

Application Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details for this position will be discussed directly with qualified applicants during the interview process.