Job Recruitment at Sahara Group, 11th June, 2019

Sahara Group nutures businesses in the energy sector. These companies operate essentially within the energy industry and its associated sub-sectors. The Group consists of individuals, who are determined to make a positive impact on the business environment. We are recruiting to fill the below position:       Job Title: IT Desktop Analyst Location: Ikoyi, Lagos Job Type: Full Time Purpose Statement

• The Role of the Desktop Support Analyst is to maintain and operate computer systems and/or network. The duties of an IT support analyst are wide-ranging and vary widely from one organization to another.
• The IT Department is charged with installing, supporting and maintaining desktop computing systems; planning for and responding to service outages and other problems that may arise.
• To perform the job well, the role holder must demonstrate a blend of technical skills in desktop operating systems Technologies, system administration and use of Microsoft Office tools. Other duties may include: End user education and IT Project implementation.

• Provide first level technology support and escalate issues to Tier 2 and 3 support when necessary
• Monitor and evaluate data network infrastructure: Switches, routers, data network devices, Network links, GSM
• Boosters, PBX, IP telephones and implement changes as required in improving performance.
• Monitor and evaluate voice network infrastructure: IP PBX, IP Phones, VoIP gateways, E1 lines and implement changes as required to improve performance
• Manage & Support Websites/Domains/Application Servers/Databases/Intranet Portals
• Interface with 3rd party service providers
• Provide periodic reporting of IT Support operations

• A Bachelor's degree in the field of Computer Science/Engineering or any other relevant field
• 3 - 5 years qualitative experience in technology deployment or support
• Certifications will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skill, ability to work virtually, fluency in English as a contract language

• Good Knowledge of Windows 2008/2012/2016 Server Operating systems and Network Infrastructure (Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, File Services, etc.)
• Hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Good understanding of Windows & Linux -based applications and their interaction with the underlying Operating system environment (Registry, System Services, Component application subsystem etc.)
• Dexterity in setting up and managing Switches and Routers
• Good report writing skills
• Good IT process understanding
• Ready to Travel when required
• Very good problem-solving skills – frequently under various sorts of constraints and stress

• Highly analytical, hard-working,
• Creative & Logical,
• Organized, Professional conduct,
• Resourceful,
• Good Interpersonal skills

• 2nd and 3rd Tier IT Support team
• 3rd party service providers
• Sahara Group staff
• Other Stakeholders

• Sahara Power Group (SPG) is seeking an individual with expertise within Gas sub sector. This individual will serve as a Consultant providing technical and commercial expertise to the group. Specifically, the particular expertise required is one focused on gas utilization; demand and supply in power generation.
• SPG expects the ideal individual to be able to leverage on its generating assets, get sufficient gas supply and ensure these assets perform optimally and render expert technical advisory services.

• Review and update the design and process flow for Gas supply and utilization
• Manage all aspects of Gas Contract Management
• Ensure all Gas Supply Agreements are in place
• Design of the Gas Supply Value Chain with proximity to one or more of stakeholders (Gas Supplier, Transmission infrastructure and/or customer)
• Develop and implement a Gas Pricing Model (analyzing its use for Power vs Export)
• Ensure sourcing of consistent gas supply to generating infrastructure
• Leverage on relationship with regulatory and Gas associations
• Ensure alignment of our business needs
• Advisory role to MD, Sahara Power Group on gas related matters

• Commercial and technical expertise on gas in the power industry
• Understanding of the industry i.e,:
  • Location of the various gas wells
  • Proximity of gas wells to our assets
  • Know the volume of gas in the area
  • Know where the cheapest gas is
  • Nearest gas transmission infra to our assets
• Demonstrated skills in energy industry analysis and research within the natural gas sector
• Demonstrated working knowledge of natural gas flow data and analysis in Nigeria
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills

• Must possess a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Sciences
• A cumulative minimum of ten (10) years oil & gas/power industry experience
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with peers and clients
• Cultural alignment or fit in different nations

• Group Managing Director, Sahara Power Group
• MDs of the power entities
• Chief Operations Officers of the power entities
• Regulators
• Policy Makers / Government Parastatals and Agencies
• Developers, Partners and Suppliers of Services