View Vacancy - UK Trade & Investment – Trade Advisor - Energy (Internal Advert)

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Department for International Trade (DIT)

Main purpose of job:

Managing  the work of the UKTI Nigeria Energy team to maximise the export of  British goods and services to the Energy sector in Nigeria. This will include   liasinging with major players in the Nigerian Energy sector such as oil and   gas, Power, Renewables, Petrochemicals etc. to identify potential supply chain opportunities for UK firms, and facilitate UK- Nigerian commercial   partnerships. It will involve close working with UKTI’s oil and gas lead and   the team in London, specifically the sector specialist, UK and Export   Finance.


Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

  • Setting and delivering the priorities for UKTI Nigeria Energy team, in consultation with the Energy Tesm Leader.  
  • Support and delivery of the  annual UKTI- Shell Supply Chain Programme to ensure the   programme delivers good value for  participating delegates.
  • Identification and  communication of procurement opportunities and the tender process for specific projects within Shell, other IOCs  and Independent/marginal field operators to Sector specialist and UK companies; maintaining and development of these relationships across the nergy sector.
  • Engagement with and lobbying of the Nigerian National Oil Company and other senior wider government energy bodies on behalf of UK companies and help promote reform where needed.
  • Indepth knowledge of the Nigerian Energy industry with focus on the Power and Renewable sector.Deliever the Volume objectives for UKTI linked to   Oil and Gas and Renewable Energy.
  • Keen interest and ability to acquire knowledge of the industry dynamics, policy framework and the regulatory, fiscal, licensing regime governing the various arms of the Nigerian Energy sector as described above.
  • Actively utilise industry market information to work with team in identifying and delivering   strategic value opportunities in the Nigerian Energy industry for UK companies.
  • Develop and manage strategic commercial relationships with executive stakeholders within the government agencies and independent/private stakeholders of the Nigerian Energy Industry.Develop portfolio of relevant sectoral and supply chain opportunities.

  • Experience or qualification in the Oil and Gas sector.
  • Commercial experience in the energy sector
  • Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.

 

  • Project management skills/qualification
17 August 2016
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term
12 months
Africa
Nigeria
Lagos
British Deputy High Commission
1
N493 126
1 September 2016
  • Employees recruited locally by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
  • Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
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  • Successful candidates not resident in Nigeria will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.   
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