Head, Corporate Affairs (Oil & Gas) at UnoCasa Consulting

UnoCasa is a full service Human Resources Consultancy business with focus on Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and Consultancy services. Our raison d’etre is the notion that your people are your advantage and proffer people-centric solutions to ensure your team accomplish your business goals.

We are not your run of the mill HR Company, we believe in team diversity and teamwork; we believe that the workplace should have an ambience that inspires productivity of the team; and the application of technologies to enhance efficiency. We know that every business is unique and tailor HR solutions to your organisation’s needs. Our clients are in various sectors not limited to engineering, education, health oil & gas, government, media, finance, retail, lifestyle, consultancy firms and services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Corporate Affairs (Oil & Gas)

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking an exceptional Head of Corporate Affairs to lead and shape our corporate reputation, stakeholder relationships, and strategic positioning within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
• This is a critical leadership role responsible for safeguarding the company’s license to operate, strengthening engagement with government and regulatory bodies, and driving a forward-thinking corporate communications and ESG agenda.
• The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic insight on policy, risk, and stakeholder dynamics.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Stakeholder Management:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy across government, regulators, JV partners, host communities, and civil society
• Build and maintain strong relationships to sustain trust and operational continuity

Government & Regulatory Relations:

• Lead engagement with federal, state, and local government institutions and regulatory agencies
• Drive advocacy efforts on policy and legislative matters impacting operations
• Ensure timely approvals and regulatory alignment

Corporate Communications & Reputation Management:

• Design and implement an integrated communications strategy (media, digital, executive, and internal)
• Enhance and protect corporate reputation and brand equity
• Oversee corporate messaging and storytelling across all platforms

Issues, Risk & Crisis Management:

• Anticipate and manage political, social, and reputational risks
• Lead crisis communication and stakeholder engagement during disruptions or incidents

Nigerian Content & Local Value:

• Support compliance with Nigerian Content requirements and promote local value creation
• Strengthen alignment with national development priorities

ESG, Sustainability & Social Investment:

• Provide leadership on sustainability strategy, ESG positioning, and social investment initiatives
• Ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations and regulatory standards

Policy Monitoring & Advisory:

• Track political, regulatory, and socio-economic trends
• Advise executive management and the Board on emerging risks and opportunities

Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and develop the Corporate Affairs function
• Foster strong collaboration across Legal, Operations, Security, HSSE, and Commercial teams

Budget & Performance Management

• Manage Corporate Affairs budget and ensure cost-effective delivery
• Define and track KPIs, reporting performance to executive leadership

Ethics & Compliance:

• Ensure all external engagements align with corporate values and compliance standards

Additional Responsibilities:

• Oversee production of corporate publications (e.g., Sustainability Reports, newsletters)
• Deliver media intelligence and environmental scanning reports
• Drive brand consistency across all corporate platforms
• Coordinate executive speech writing and external engagement support

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in oil & gas, spanning corporate communications, government relations, or community affairs
• Demonstrated track record of performance and delivery in complex environments
• Strong experience engaging regulators, government agencies, and external stakeholders
• Proven success in managing large-scale projects and strategic initiatives

Core Competencies:

• Executive leadership and strategic advisory capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and networking ability
• Expertise in branding, reputation, and crisis management
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure in dynamic environments.

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2026.

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