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Business Support Officer at Sahara Group

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About Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading privately owned Power, Energy, Gas and Infrastructure Conglomerate established in 1996 with operating companies active in the downstream, midstream, upstream, infrastructure and power sectors. Sahara has presence in different locations including Africa, The Caribbean, Asia and Europe. The Group’s strategy is to replicate its successes in Oil and Gas sector in the Energy & Infrastructure sector. To achieve this, Sahara has set out a roadmap for investing in people, processes, strategic acquisitions, principal investments and continuous expansion within, initially, the West African energy & infrastructure space, and then globally.

Job Title:Business Support Officer

Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational & Logistics Support

Liaise with internal Logistics team to coordinate logistics for field operations, including personnel movement, accommodation, and equipment deployment.
Monitor and track utilization of vehicles, vessels, and logistics resources to ensure cost efficiency.
Support the enforcement of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards by ensuring all business support activities are conducted in full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, fostering a zero-incident culture.
Support planning and execution of operational activities across assets (OML/OPL locations).

2. Security Coordination

Liaise with internal security teams and government security agencies to ensure safe operations.
Support implementation of asset protection strategies, including surveillance (e.g., drones, patrols).
Guide the process of tracking and reporting security incidents and support escalation protocols.

3. Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Support execution of community engagement plans in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Coordinate interactions with Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs).
Assist in managing relationships with community leaders, contractors, and local stakeholders.

4. Regulatory & Compliance Support

Ensure documentation and activities align with regulatory requirements (e.g., NUPRC, NUIMS).
Support preparation of reports, compliance submissions, and audit documentation.
Maintain proper records of contracts, approvals, and statutory obligations.

5. Administrative & Business Coordination

Prepare reports, presentations, and operational updates for management review.
Track budgets and expenditures related to logistics, security, and community activities.
Assist in procurement processes, vendor coordination, and contract administration.

6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Maintain dashboards and trackers for key business support activities.
Provide timely and accurate reporting on operational support metrics.
Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to processes and cost management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Efficiency of logistics coordination (cost vs. utilization).
Timeliness and quality of operational support delivery.
Reduction in operational disruptions linked to logistics, security/ HSE gaps.
Compliance with regulatory requirements and audit readiness.
Effectiveness of stakeholder and community engagement support.Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Good understanding of upstream oil & gas operations.
Knowledge of Nigerian regulatory environment (PIA, NUPRC requirements).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Financial awareness and cost control mindset.
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Proactive and results-driven mindset.
Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
Adaptability to dynamic field and operational environments.