Head, Intl Expln

**Company**
QatarEnergy is a state-owned public corporation established byEmiri Decree No. 10 in 1974. It is responsible for all phases

of the oiland gas industry in the State of Qatar.The principal activities of QatarEnergy, its subsidiaries and jointventures are

the exploration, production, local and international saleof crude oil,natural gas and gas liquids, refined products,

syntheticfuels,petrochemicals, fuel additives, fertilizers, liquefied natural gas(LNG), steel and aluminium.Qatar Energy's

strategy of conducting hydrocarbon exploration anddevelopment is through Exploration and Production Sharing

Agreements(EPSA) and Development and Production Sharing Agreements (DPSA)concluded with major international oil

and gas companies.The operations and activities of QatarEnergy and its affiliates areconducted atvarious onshore

locations, including Doha, Dukhan and the Mesaieed andRas Laffan Industrial Cities, as well as offshore areas, including

HalulIsland, offshore production stations, drilling platforms and the NorthField.Thriving on a spirit of enterprise, each of our

joint ventures isunderpinned by transparency, innovation and high standards of qualityand service. At QatarEnergy, we are

committed to one thing aboveall: Excellence.

**Department**
INTERNATIONAL UPSTREAM & EXPLORATION

**Primary purpose of job**
Responsible and accountable for managing all QP’s international non-operated exploration, appraisal

and growth assets in Middle East and Asia at the highest safety standards and technical/operational

excellence to maximize economic value creation for QP in the international upstream sector. Manage all

technical, operational and all related administrative activities in QP exploration, appraisal and growth

assets in Middle East and Asia. Supervise Exploration and Growth asset teams consisting of

multidisciplinary teams of professionals and support function staff for QPs global exploration assets.

Provide technical leadership, oversight and assurance and provide a deep subsurface knowledge of the

conventional and unconventional exploration plays across Middle East and Asia.

Plan and formulate in line with Exploration and Growth Manager, the long
- and short-term asset

management strategies and plans and to represent QP interests to partners and operators. Work

closely with partner counterparts in each respective asset/project in order to set out mutually

acceptable project execution and performance targets through the business planning and the budget

cycle process.

Actively promote areas for growth and business development across Middle East and Asia and work

closely with the Business Development teams to manage growth projects and evaluations.

**Experience & Skills**
Oil/gas finder with 15+ years’ experience as explorer in international oil companies
- Experienced exploration leader with 1st hand operational experience, and track record of having

led teams through the full exploration value chain, from BD to appraisal hand-over
- In-depth firsthand knowledge and experience of Middle Eastern and Asian sedimentary basins and exploration landscape

a must
- Proven track record of prospect maturation and risking in conventional and unconventional exploration plays
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, projects and ventures
- A keen explorer who enjoys working within a close team of professionals to mature exploration projects and provide clear

recommendations for the company and JV
- An ability to enthuse the team and to mentor younger staff as well as to reach across different disciplines
- Must be able to work in a non-operated capacity demonstrating communication skills fundamental to preserving credibility

and influencing QP’s operating JV partners
- Should be abreast of the latest technological advancements in the industry

**Education