Job fro a Country Manager in an Oil & Energy Company

Simpson Booth is a recruitment business and HR consultancy offering proactive solutions that are highly flexible and tailored to your needs. Whether a client or a candidate, the service we offer is informed by a unique level of understanding that draws on our personal experience and expertise. We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Country Manager Location: Lagos Reports To: COO Level: Mid-Senior level Industry: Oil & Energy Employment Type: Full-time Job Functions: Management General Business Job Description

• The Country Manager will plan, co-ordinate, coach and manage the day-to-day running of the Nigerian business team in country, with the view to enabling the company to achieve its overall objectives.

• Provide strategic direction to the entire team to ensure delivery of broad business objectives
• Recruit, train, retain (through motivation and coaching) to develop high quality staff
• Liaise with the drilling and operations departments in Nigeria to ensure all requirements are fulfilled, all paperwork is reported and filed as required.
• Coordinates third party operations to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Foster good relationships with the government and partners and ensure compliance with regulatory and the country’s laws.
• Oversees the commercial function of the business in-country and ensure that controls are in place to enhance accountability and alignment with the wider business strategies including managing debt recoveries.

• At least fifteen (15) years oil and gas experience at a senior management level.
• Good interpersonal skills and integrity are essential.
• Must be a NIGERIAN National

• Knowledge in, negotiation, commercial awareness and use of IT.
• Thorough understanding of E&P operations.
• Advanced analytical, interpersonal and people management skills
• Understanding of the political, socio-economic environment.
• Countrywide territorial knowledge.
• Negotiation Skills and Presentation Skills
• Identify, document and manage in-country risks associated with the operations in-country