New Ventures Manager (Commercial) at Edwin Drake Nigeria - Oil & Gas

Edwin Drake is a specialist Oil and Gas Recruitment Consultancy operating primarily across the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry, with a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.

At Edwin Drake we understand the challenges of recruiting in countries where the local content is of utmost importance such as Nigeria and Angola. This in-depth market knowledge has enabled us to build a strategic network of professionals across these regions, who are either based locally or in the Diaspora as well as expatriates with proven experience and success in these countries.

Edwin Drake - We have partnered with a marginal field operator who are seeking to expand their current asset portfolio, part of their growth strategy for the next 2 years. With this in mind they are seeking to identify an individual who can drive the acquisition of new blocks across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.

ED is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: New Ventures Manager (Commercial)

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The New Ventures Manager will be tasked to supporting the organisation in realizing value from existing asset portfolio, whilst securing other upstream assets in key geographies.

Responsibilities

• Detailed understanding of the Agreements, Contracts, MOUs and other Commercial aspects related to current field
• Active involvement in the commercial management and governance structures required for existing licenses & future projects consistent with the Company's strategy.
• Identify and define potential opportunities in the upstream sector for the Company
• Develop a multi-disciplinary team in maturing commercial opportunities; taking responsibility for integration of all analyses and risks, identified by the relevant disciplines and experts, into the commercial deal structure.
• Engage in commercial strategy and negotiation
• Asset valuation
• Commercial deal structuring and closing
• Support the Management team in preparing periodic reports and plans for business development activities.
• Manage the Oil and Gas portfolio related to all OSPA and GSPAs as well as optimizing the commercialization of the field resources
• Work with legal to ensure that all agreements are planned, drafted and negotiated in compliance with commercial objectives.
• Accountability for all Technical Contract &Procurement activities in the Company

Requirements

• Nigerian professional in line with Nigerian Local Content requirements with an in-depth understanding of the commercial aspects of Upstream & Midstream Oil and Gas acquisitions and transactions
• Degree in an Engineering related discipline, preferably subsurface and a MBA( is preferred)
• Over 8 years in an Upstream Commercial capacity
• Proven success in negotiating and securing upstream assets
• In-depth knowledge of various contracts, MOUs and agreements( including PSC, PSA & JV)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary

• Negotiable.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online