EAST AFRICAN CRUDE OIL PIPELINE (EACOP)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
WHO WE ARE
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a midstream development located across Uganda and Tanzania that includes a nearshore marine storage and export terminal (MST).
Once completed, the EACOP Company will operate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, a 1,443 km long, thermally insulated crude oil export pipeline that transports oil from Kabale–Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for crude export to international markets.
JOB TITLE: OFFTAKE AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Reports To: Commercial Director
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
The Offtake and Transportation Manager will lead and coordinate the planning and execution of Lake Albert crude oil export operations through the Tanga Terminal.
The role is responsible for ensuring reliable offtake and lifting schedules, accurate monthly volume and tariff statements, effective vessel vetting and validation, and seamless coordination among upstream shippers, terminal marine operators, joint venture partners and other stakeholders.
The position holder will proactively manage the impact of production variations, maintenance activities, shutdowns and other operational disruptions to safeguard continuous production and minimize the risk of production interruption.
The role will ensure compliance with lifting agreements, contractual procedures, HSE requirements and operational standards, while driving accuracy, operational efficiency and risk reduction across the crude oil transportation and export value chain.
The position also provides leadership and competency development to the team supporting the function.
MONTHLY VOLUME AND TARIFF STATEMENT
- Consolidate the production forecasts from Lake Albert Coordinators and prepare entitlements.
- Check the consistency between production forecasts and actual production.
- Consolidate production figures received from Upstream Coordinators to prepare the monthly statement, including Advanced.
- Handle Tariff Payment and Payment in Kind matters.
- Consolidate the stock account with the Operations team.
EXPORTS PLANNING
- Prepare lifting programs allocating export cargo between field partners and applying contractual procedures.
- Monitor production maintenance schedules.
- Anticipate production changes and adjust export programs accordingly.
- Proactively manage all potential scheduling impacts and inform all stakeholders of any changes.
VETTING & VESSEL VALIDATION
- Manage vetting submissions for vessels loading at Tanga Terminal.
- Ensure vessel validation aligns with Tanga Terminal operational constraints.
- Coordinate with Vetting and JV Partners on vessel approval.
OPERATIONS
- Ensure commercial and operational instructions and documentation are in place and comply with applicable instructions.
- Ensure instructions are received by shippers.
- Provide operational follow-up as needed.
- Ensure follow-up of claims, including demurrage and loss, and contribute to claim resolution when required.
HSE
- Apply EACOP HSE rules in all tasks.
- Ensure operational instructions comply with HSE requirements.
PROJECTS & PROCEDURES
- Contribute to Power BI dashboards specific to Uganda lifting performance.
- Put in place a procedure leaflet specific to the role of Tanga Terminal lifting coordination.
- Maintain monthly lifting tables for Uganda production.
HR MANAGEMENT
- Ensure competency development of team members.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Marine, Logistics or a related field.
- 4–6 years of experience in E&P logistics, marine logistics, Trading/Shipping or Terminal Operations.
- Demonstrated proven track record in a comparable terminal off-take coordination role.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Proficiency in Power BI or similar data analysis applications.
- Experience in additional technical areas of Oil and Gas will be an added advantage.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong analytical skills and high numeracy.
- Strong problem-solving mindset.
- Proactive, diplomatic and team-oriented.
- Strong communication skills, considering the variety of stakeholders with different expectations.
- Fluent in English.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- High availability, including regular weekend duties.
- Reactivity and strong respect for deadlines.
DETAILED JOB INFORMATION
For detailed job descriptions, qualifications and application requirements, please visit the EACOP careers website. Applications must be submitted online.
FEMALE CANDIDATES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be required to comply with EACOP Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and apply applicable HSE rules and standards while performing all assigned duties.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the EACOP careers portal:
https://eocap.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/EACOP
Application Deadline: 11 September 2026