The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a major midstream oil development connecting Uganda and Tanzania through a 1,443 km heated crude oil export pipeline from Kabaale-Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania. The project is designed to support the transportation and export of crude oil to international markets.
EACOP is seeking an experienced Offtake and Transportation Manager to lead and coordinate crude oil export operations from Tanga Terminal. This strategic role is responsible for ensuring reliable offtake scheduling, accurate production and tariff reporting, vessel coordination, validation activities, stakeholder alignment, and operational excellence across the crude oil transportation value chain.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with extensive experience in logistics, terminal operations, marine coordination, and oil and gas transportation to contribute to one of East Africa's most significant energy infrastructure projects. Information derived from the vacancy advert.
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Key Responsibilities
Monthly Volume and Tariff Management
- Consolidate production forecasts from Lake Albert Coordinators.
- Prepare monthly lifting statements.
- Verify consistency between production forecasts and actual production.
- Consolidate production figures received from upstream coordinators.
- Prepare monthly financial statements including advanced tariff payment and payment-in-kind calculations.
- Coordinate stock account reconciliation with operations teams.
Exports Planning
- Prepare lifting programs and cargo allocation plans among field partners.
- Monitor production maintenance schedules.
- Anticipate production changes and adjust export programs accordingly.
- Proactively manage scheduling impacts and communicate changes to stakeholders.
Vetting & Vessel Validation
- Manage vessel submissions for loading activities at Tanga Terminal.
- Ensure vessel validation aligns with Tanga Terminal operational requirements.
- Coordinate vessel approval processes with Vetting and JV partners.
Operations Management
- Issue commercial and operational instructions and documentation.
- Review shipment activities.
- Provide operational support and follow-up as required.
- Ensure effective follow-up of claims, including demurrage and cargo loss claims.
- Support timely claims resolution.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Apply EACOP HSE rules in all assigned activities.
- Ensure operational instructions comply with HSE requirements and company standards.
Projects & Procedures
- Contribute to Power BI dashboard development for Uganda lifting performance tracking.
- Develop role-specific operating procedures for terminal lifting coordination.
- Maintain monthly lifting tables for Uganda production activities.
People Management
- Support competency development and capability growth of team members.
Information derived from the vacancy advert. [
Qualifications & Experience
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Marine, Logistics, or a related discipline.
- 4 to 6 years of experience in:
- Exploration & Production (E&P) logistics
- Marine logistics
- Trading and shipping operations
- Terminal operations
- Demonstrated experience in terminal offtake coordination or similar operational leadership roles.
- Proven experience working within complex logistics and transportation environments.
Information derived from the vacancy advert.
Technical Competencies
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Power BI analysis and reporting tools.
- Knowledge of oil and gas transportation operations.
- Additional technical expertise in the oil and gas sector is an advantage.
Information derived from the vacancy advert.
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- High numerical aptitude.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in multicultural environments.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Availability for weekend and operational support duties when required.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
Information derived from the vacancy advert.
Why Join EACOP?
- Work on one of Africa's largest strategic energy infrastructure projects.
- Gain exposure to international crude oil transportation and export operations.
- Collaborate with regional and global energy industry stakeholders.
- Opportunity to influence export logistics, marine operations, and terminal management.
- Professional growth within the oil and gas sector.
- Exposure to advanced reporting, analytics, and operational planning tools.
Information derived from the vacancy advert.
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Application Details
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the EACOP careers portal:
🌐 Apply Here:
https://eacop.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/EACOP
Application Deadline
⏳ 11 September 2026
Diversity & Inclusion
Female candidates and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
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Employer: East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
Position: Offtake and Transportation Manager
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Commercial Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Oil & Gas Transportation and Logistics
