Job Openings at OTL Africa

OTL Downstream Development in Africa (OTL Africa) is a Nigerian based pan-African downstream oil and gas initiative.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Program Administrator (PA) Job at OTL Africa

Location: Nigeria

Summary

• The Program Administrator (PA) will provide strong administrative support to the teams and initiatives of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• General Secretarial functions.
• Manage service providers.
• Provide event administration
• Provide basic accounting functions
• Support the implementation of the firm’s policies.
• Coordinate routine statutory /regulatory compliance.
• Provide basic business support
• Support integrated support for the teams.

Requirements

• First Degree in Secretarial Studies, Accounting, Law or any other relevant discipline from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5years demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Project Management or additional certification in a relevant field is not Mandatory but will be considered.
• Knowledge of the energy & petroleum industries in Nigeria & Africa is an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Bi or Multi-ligual (English and French/Portuguese). This is not mandatory but is a major advantage.

Skill Set:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), telemarketing
• Individuals must be digital media & tech savvy
• Event administration.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role is an added advantage.
• Bi-or multi-lingual skills (English, French and/or Portuguese) is an added advantage
• Customer service, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Expert use of MS office suite.

Remuneration
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and a Resume to: jobs@otlafrica.comusingthe Job Title as the subject of the mail

Locations: Abuja & Lagos

Summary

• These persons will be responsible for implementing the day-to-day business /communication/ research strategies within the organization.

Primary Responsibilities (Includes)

• Tele marketing
• Staying up to speed with core or related industry information.
• Build and maintain high-level contact with current and prospective clients and other business and project partners.
• Work with team to develop relevant proposals
• Proactively create or identify channels and opportunities for accessing stakeholders and information on market and creative trends and deploy business strategy where necessary.
• Support the organization’s data retention and management strategy.
• Jointly review, update and maintain promotional materials inventory
• Monitor all internal and relevant external communication channels – including but not limited to official social media handles
• Attend planning meetings, prepare routine reports
• Support research and ICT initiatives of the organization.

Requirements

• First Degree in any discipline from an accredited institution in a relevant field
• Requisite certifications & a post graduate degree is an advantage
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience in a similar role or as team lead
• Knowledge of the midstream and downstream energy industry in Nigeria & Africa is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with energy policies
• Project Management or requisite certification and/or a post graduate degree is an advantage
• Knowledge of the workings and policies of energy & petroleum industries in Nigeria & Africa is an advantage.

Skill Set:

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Information-savvy – (abreast with current national and global affairs, politics & policies)
• Business, research, publishing and presentation skills
• Proficiency in digital media navigation and deployment
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Bi-or multi-lingual skills (English, French and/or Portuguese) is an added advantage.

Remuneration
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and a Resume to: jobs@otlafrica.comusingthe Job Title as the subject of the mail

Job Title: Head, Programs & Business Development

Location: Nigeria

Summary

• This person will oversee the development and implementation of program activities in line with its overall strategic objectives.
• This person will provide direction to the programs team, coordinate the team’s fund-raising activities and ensure wholesome and effective program documentation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of the annual program calendar.
• Champion the routine review and implementation of programs in line with leading standards.
• Oversee the coordination and standardization of program procedures
• Develop and maintain relationship with key stakeholders and initiatives.
• Identify potential funding partners, donors and sponsors for the organization’s programs.
• Maintenance and update of stakeholder databases particularly subject experts for programs.
• Provide direction to the programme team in the development and implementation of program initiatives and activities along key focus areas.
• Conduct periodic program team meetings to establish and communicate targets and work plans in line with overall goals.
• Prepare and present routine progress reports on deliverables of programs.
• Proactively ensure that enquiries, complaints and issues on programs and related initiatives are treated promptly.
• Oversee all activities of the team to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures.
• Periodically evaluate the performance of the team in line with the agreed performance management process.

Requirements

• First Degree in any discipline from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• Relevant postgraduate degree from an accredited institution and a requisite certification will be an added advantage.
• Project management certification and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years cognate experience in a supervisory or team lead role/similar
• Demonstrated experience in successful proposal development & fundraising, programs or project management within the non-profit/development sector.
• Knowledge of the workings and policies of the energy & petroleum industries in Nigeria & Africa is an added advantage.

Skill Set:

• Ability to cost-effectively manage complex programs and workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Motivational leadership and team building skills.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically.
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills
• Ability to build influential relationships and have a persuasive accessible style to a range of audiences in different settings.
• Superior customer service and relationship management.
• Bi or multi-lingual proficiency (French and/or Portuguese in addition to English) is an added advantage.

Remuneration
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and a Resume to: jobs@otlafrica.comusingthe Job Title as the subject of the mail

Head of Research and Policy at OTL Africa

Job Title: Head, Communications

Location: Nigeria

Summary

• The person will be responsible for developing and coordinating the initiative’s communication resources and output.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design the annual communication strategy.
• Work with the relevant teams to champion the integration of relevant information and marketing campaigns into all relevant communication output.
• Proactively ensure brand projection across all communication channels and initiatives.
• Oversee access, upgrades, and security of all ICT interfaces & channels.
• Leverage and oversee full-scale ICT across communication processes and deliverables.
• Call periodic team meetings and communicate targets and work plans in line with overall goals.
• Proactively ensure that inquiries and complaints are promptly and properly redirected and treated.
• Copy, edit, proofread, and revise communications materials.
• Coordinate all media engagement.

Requirements

• First Degree in Media & Communications or any relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• Requisite certifications & a postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• At least 8 years’ experience in a similar supervisory role or as a team lead.
• Knowledge of the workings and policies of energy & petroleum industries in Nigeria & Africa is an added advantage.

Skill set:

• Knowledge of energy policies in Nigeria.
• Information-savvy (abreast of current national and global affairs, politics & policies).
• Publishing and presentation skills.
• In-depth understanding of digital media navigation and optimization.
• Ability to build influential relationships and business development.
• Ability to cost-effectively project manage the team’s initiatives and workload, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to think creatively, strategically, and holistically.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office productivity tools and other relevant applications.

Language Preference (Not Mandatory):

• Bi/Multi Lingual (English and French or Portuguese)

Remuneration
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and a Resume to: jobs@otlafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

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