Front Desk & Administrative Officer at Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited

Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited is a Company in the Oil & Gas Sector of the economy with international repute. The Company has vast experience in the importation, supply, distribution, and storage of Petroleum Products and is also actively involved in the official export of Crude Oil from Nigeria being one of the twenty-seven Companies approved by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for allocation and export of Nigerian Crude Oil. Presently, amongst other facilities, the Company operates two (2) Ultra-Modern Mega Petroleum Products Storage Terminals with a combined capacity of 96.8 million litres certified and duly licensed by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and an Ultra-Modern Berthing Facility with an International state of the art Fire Fighting and Safety Equipment in the Calabar Free Trade Zone, Cross River State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Front Desk & Administrative Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We seek to hire a warm, professional and organized Front Desk & Admin Officer to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and staff.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, a customer-focused attitude, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Main Key Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and staff in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and general inquiries promptly.
• Maintain the reception and entire company premises and ensure it is clean and welcoming
• Manage appointment schedules and assist with meeting coordination.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and official correspondence.
• Maintain visitor logs and ensure security and sign-in protocols are followed.
• Support administrative tasks including filing, data entry, printing, and record keeping.
• Provide general support to the admin team and other departments as required.
• Provide administrative support to different departments as needed.
• Relay important information to relevant personnel in a timely manner.
• Address and resolve client and visitor inquiries or redirect them to the appropriate department.
• Monitor and replenish office supplies as needed.

Qualification/Experience/Key Competencies

• Minimum of a Relevant University Degree
• Prior experience in customer service/front office role is preferred.
• Minimum of 2-5 Years in a similar role.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Professional appearance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Calm and composed, especially in handling inquiries and managing busy front desk hours.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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