Technical Assistant to the Managing Director

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Managing Director/CEO
Department: Office of the Managing Director/CEO

Role Purpose

• A highly capable Technical Assistant with a petroleum engineering background is required to support the Managing Director/CEO in strategic planning, business development, and the implementation of key organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the Managing Director/CEO at select internal and external meetings as required
• Track and follow up on the implementation of strategic initiatives and Management/Board directives across departments
• Coordinate with departmental heads to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic objectives
• Provide technical and strategic support to the Managing Director/CEO on key business and operational matters
• Conduct research, analysis, and preparation of strategic briefs, reports, and presentations
• Support the development and monitoring of corporate strategy and business plans.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and market intelligence relevant to the organization's strategy

Qualifications and Experience

• 8–10 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, with exposure to strategy, business development, or project implementation
• B.Sc/M.Sc in Petroleum Engineering (required); an MBA or additional business qualification is an advantage
• Highly target-driven with a solid understanding of oil and gas industry development and operations
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and ability to work closely with senior executive leadership.