Tullow Oil plc 2011/2012 Corporate Responsibility Report - The Group

LocalisationWe see localisation as a critical part of our ability to deliver on ourgrowth ambitions. Localisation therefore remains a key strategicpillar as it aligns our strategic interests with those of our nationalpartners, and in the long-term provides us with a pool ofcompetent, capable and motivated staff for our successionpipeline. The primary localisation challenge for Tullow remainsour ability to find and attract suitably qualified nationals in thecore petroleum engineering technical and commercial disciplinesboth in-country and in the Diaspora. Initiatives such asmentoring, focused talent searches and competencydevelopment are being deployed with the intention of bridgingthis gap and developing the long-term capability of national staff.In 2011, we further clarified our approach to localisation – settinga platform for the consistent implementation and communicationof our localisation aims. We also recruited a Group LocalisationManager to lead the development and implementation of ourGroup Localisation strategy, working with our Business Unitmanagement teams to ensure that our localisation agenda isexecuted efficiently.More informationPageSupplementary people data 82In order to attract the best prospective graduate staff from ourkey countries to the industry, we are continually engaged withlocal institutions including Makerere University in Uganda andKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana,through sponsorship of career fairs, offering internshipopportunities and direct engagement with students.The optimal localisation rate varies by country dependent on localand external factors including the pre-existence of an oil and gasindustry prior to our arrival and the need to have the right mix ofexpertise to run our business effectively. We currently have 85%local employees in our Ghana locations and 84% local employeesin our Uganda locations.“Our vision is to run each of our countryassets with a majority of local leaders,managers and staff.”Edward MungatanaGroup Localisation Manager3MEASURING OUR PERFORMANCEInterview with Group Localisation Managerwww.tullowoil.com/crr2011/localisationinterviewTTE PROGRAMMEInnocent Osuna at the TTE training college, Middlesbrough, UK.Innocent Osuna joined TullowUganda operations two yearsago with a vision to developconsiderable expertise that wouldadd value to Tullow Oil andUganda as a country. He joinedthe Technician Trainingprogramme in November witha passionate desire to attainpracticable competency andaccredited qualifications inhydrocarbon process operationsand safety management.Since 2009, nine Ugandans and10 Ghanaians have attendedthe Technician Training courseat TTE in Middlesbrough,United Kingdom.“The programme was absolutelybespoke to my career. Themodules have imparted theappropriate knowledge andexperience I need, covering keytopics including process safety,process operations andinstrumentation which are highlycherished skills in the industry,especially in Uganda. During theprogramme we completed ateam-building exercise in the LakeDistrict. The outdoor sessionsincluded activities like mountainclimbing and bridge buildingwhich underpinned our core skillsin teamwork, work planning,leadership, accountability andresponsibility. My current role isTrainee Production Supervisor.I will focus on deliveringmy training targets, whilstsimultaneously implementingthe skills acquired to growthe business throughexemplified leadership.”71www.tullowoil.com