July 11, 2013

Oando Recruiting Business Development Officer



VACANCY CODE: BDO/FT//90390

 VACANCY TITLE: Business Development Officer

DEPARTMENT: Contract Performance

JOB SUMMARY The Business Development Officer position in Oando Gas & Power Ltd. provides analytical and administrative support to the Business Development Unit.

He/she is responsible for performing analytical tasks to support project initiation, engineering and construction services management efforts related to the business development efforts in the gas and power sectors.

The Business Development Officer performs technical and analytical research/studies of energy usage trends in the Nigerian market and other relevant economies, as well as natural gas and electricity demand, power cost, rates, potential revenues, margins and profits and the overall viability of individual transactions and projects.

More importantly, the position incumbent is required to develop comprehensive financial models which enable/aid business scenario planning and enable decision making efforts.

The Business Officer also makes preparation and presentation for pitches to close business deals.

Finally, the Business Development officer is able to apply the use of specialised computer software/programs to in-depth spreadsheet and statistical analyses, and for the presentation of critical information to key decision makers within Oando Gas and Power and the larger Group.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Level of understanding of business issues/problems and the translation of this knowledge into recommendations for financial, business and/or technical solutions Quality, comprehensiveness, accuracy and adequacy of research and analysis conducted Timeliness, accuracy, completeness and usefulness of financial models built Usefulness/effectiveness of business solutions recommended Effectiveness of project support and administration efforts (strength of organisational, planning and reporting skills) Effectiveness of teaming/ability to work well with others to achieve goals Demonstration of company values (Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, Passion)


QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 1st degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or other numerate discipline. 2-3 years work experience in relevant functional areas such as Operations, Marketing & Business Development, preferably in an International Energy Company Understanding of basic corporate finance principles; demonstrated technical skills in financial analysis and modelling is critical.


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED Oil & Gas Industry History and Dynamics (In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations would be a plus) Research, Business Analysis & Problem Solving Basic principles of electricity. IPP, Generation, Distribution & other operations (desirable) Corporate Finance fundamentals Self confidence, drive and tenacity Organisation/Administration Oral & Written Communication Office Automation Financial Modelling Basic Accounting (B/Sheet, P&L analysis, key ratios) Entrepreneurial Skills Interpersonal Skills Project Administration Reporting Team playing



Application Deadline: Jul 17, 2013