Chief of Staff at the People Practice

The People Practice - Our client is a service organization that delivers products and solutions to Oil & Gas companies.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Chief of Staff who will play a critical role in scaling the company to the next level.
• This generalist role will require you to roll up your sleeves to manage day-to-day operations while also participating in the business development, tendering, supplier management and the strategic direction of the company.
• This role demands motivation, versatility, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and right-hand to the founder, providing critical operational and strategic direction to drive the company’s growth.
• Support the CEO in strategic initiatives with the support of consultants where necessary
• Initial projects would include developing basic processes and business plans and conducting customer and market research.
• Assisting CEO with recruiting, candidate screening, and onboarding.
• Lead the annual business planning process and collaborate closely with the CEO to set and deliver business priorities and monitor their progress.
• Day-to-day management of customer accounts, business development opportunities and leads database management.
• Building and maintaining relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Building and maintaining relationships with industry bodies, regulators and stakeholders.
• Researching key industry events, tracking delegate lists and developing lead generation plan.
• Managing regulatory permits and licence acquisition and renewals.
• Managing RFQ and ITT tender responses.
• Manage existing supplier (OEMs and technical partners) relationships and identify and generate new OEM and technical partner relationships and agency agreements.
• Prepare and edit client presentations, submissions and other presentations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BSc. Degree in an analytical field (e.g., Engineering or Business Administration), foreign degree preferred.
• Proven track record, with 5+ years upstream oil and gas industry experience.
• Proven hands-on experience with lead generation, commercial or sales projects in the upstream oil and gas industry
• Demonstrated success in managing projects/tasks and delivering high-impact client presentations.
• Fluent in English and 1-2 local Nigerian languages (preferred).

Must have skills:

• Problem Solving and Analytics - strong at structuring complex problems through quantitatively sound analysis, demonstrating exceptional business and commercial judgment. Ability to synthesize information into actionable conclusions enabling efficient decision making.
• Agility and Flexibility - thrives in dynamic environments, adapting swiftly to new information and changing circumstances, and with a solid ability to navigate and operate successfully amidst complexity.
• Effectiveness and Impact - self-motivated, proactive in self-development and demonstrates a hands-on approach to deliver by rolling up their sleeves and deep dive into the details
• Entrepreneurial - forward thinker who can challenge the status quo while maintaining a strong customer focus.
• Willing to take a "hands on" approach, while keeping the strategic objectives in mind.
• Communication - active listener, with high emotional intelligence and decision-making ability with discernment, who communicates clearly and effectively, projecting credibility, capable of influencing stakeholders across various levels.
• Also good at managing confidentiality.
• Organisation: Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing multiple projects and tasks
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Business development experience and Excellent relationship building skill
• Motivated, proactive self-starter with string work ethic.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2025.