Advisor (Downstream Operations) at a Reputable Energy Company

Our organization occupies the lead role in the Nigerian energy sector. With decades of experience and operations in the downstream sector, we offer high-performance products to support the growing downstream market. Our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by consistent investments in technology and innovations to address our consumer needs.

We are recruiting experienced and dynamic candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Advisor (Downstream Operations)

Job Ref: GEN-SPT-DWN-SNR-ADV-2023
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Looking for a candidate with vast experience in downstream technical, commercial finance aspect of downstream operations including refining, marketing, tank farm management and administration, Pipelines, transportation and petrochemicals.

Responsibilities

• Seeking a Senior Downstream Advisor for Strategy & Market Analysis function. This strategy role advises Corporate and Executive Management on strategic matters related to the Downstream business, and guides the development of the Company's Down- stream strategy and investment plan.
• The role covers Downstream areas such as chemicals, refining, retail, fuels and trading.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and guide the development of Downstream strategic goals and plans to the CEO and members of Corporate and Ex- ecutive Management.
• Act as a focal point for Downstream strategies with the Down-stream business, guiding strategic and business planning and ensuring business strategies are aligned with Corporate strategies.
• Conduct strategic fit assessments and analyses for down-stream projects and business development opportunities as well as advise in setting strategic direction and contributing to the Company's investment plan.
• Review Downstream's operating plan and contribute to annual business plan refresh to ensure its alignment with the Company's strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakehold- ers, including decision makers in the Downstream business as well as external stakeholders including consultancies, industry experts, and leading organizations.
• Represent the Company at relevant internal and external confer- ences and seminars and preparing presentations.
• Monitor developments in the Downstream sector and recommend actions.
• Benchmark Downstream's performance and related processes, practices and technologies against relevant companies in the region and around the world.
• Initiate research and studies on topics that could impact Downstream's competitive advantage, preparing analyses and presentations for Corporate and Executive Management and various Committees.

Minimum Requirements

• The candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Financial Management or closely related disciplines from a top-tier institution. In addition, relevant graduate degree is highly desirable.
• The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in the Down- stream petroleum industry with consulting experience in a major international consulting firm.
• Experience in at least two of the following Downstream areas: Chemicals, refining, retail and fuels, and trading.
• Global or multi-national business experience with developed multi-cultural sensitivity.
• Must have experience developing and delivering strategic in- sights, investment and market analysis, and business strategies for a major integrated downstream business.
• Experience presenting to Corporate and Executive Management, Board of Directors and wider audiences.
• Must have a proven ability to build and maintain positive, effective networks with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver business strategies and plans is desirable.
• Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions in the Downstream sector is highly desirable.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, especially with Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills are essential.

We Offer
An attractive and internationally competitive remuneration package, a pleasant working environment with good perquisites and prospects await the successful candidate.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter with a Passport photograph to: [email protected] using the Job Title and appropriate Job Code as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All applications will be treated in strict confidence.