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Oando Latest Vacancies For Business
Development Officer in Nigeria
Oando plc here by invite applications
from qualified and skillful individuals to
fill the vacant position of Business
Development officer in Nigeria
VACANCY TITLE: Business Development
Officer
VACANCY CODE: BDO/FT//90390
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.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational
Develops a good understanding of the
fundamental drivers of business value
creation within the gas and power
industry/business, and within the
context of the Oando Group of
Companies.
Conducts technical and analytical
research/studies of energy usage trends
in the Nigerian market and other
relevant economies; also prepares
company, industry, competitor and
economic outlook analytical reports and
briefing notes.
Makes summaries of research conducted
to aid decision making efforts.
Uses relevant data on gas and electricity
demand, power cost, rates etc. to
develop basic/fundamental assumptions
for financial models.
Develop/build financial models for
determining/capturing the required
capital structures for potential
transactions based on underlying
business assumptions identified.
Maintains/documents revisions to
financial models and other business
documents.
Analyses data gathered on potential
revenues, margins, profits etc., and
draws useful insights into current and
potential business issues as
opportunities are identified; makes
appropriate recommendations for
business structure, contracts and various
deals/business transactions.
Develops marketing pitches, new
business proposals and other forms of
communications to external parties.
Supports the Business Development
Unit in the preparation and presentation
of pitches to close New Deals.
Delivers basic internal presentations on
the gas and power business and other
relevant matters.
Analyses financial information detailing
assets, liabilities, and capital, and
prepares balance sheet, profit and loss
statement, and other reports to
summarise and interpret current and
projected company financial position.
Build and maintain business relationship
with industry and government
stakeholders.
Keeps up-to-date with industry, market
and customer developments e.g.
economic changes in relevant countries,
political events, regulatory changes,
customer business growth and resulting
changes in their energy requirements
etc.; builds these into demand and
supply forecasts and estimates for
future business growth.
Provides adequate and effective project
administration develops action plans
and work schedules as appropriate to
meet job objectives; Interprets work
briefs and provides progress reporting,
highlighting constraints, opportunities
and risks; also interfaces with other
functions (finance, compliance, tax,
legal, insurance, EHS, technical/
engineering etc) as and when required
to ensure the successful execution of
projects.
Supports the execution of strategy and
process analysis frameworks with
assistance.
Performs other assigned duties as
delegated by the BDM and/or the EDCD
from time to time.
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
Financial Modelling
Basic Accounting (B/Sheet, P&L analysis,
key ratios)
Entrepreneurial Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Project Administration
Reporting
Team playing
Self confidence, drive and tenacity
Organisation/Administration
Oral & Written Communication
Office Automation
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DUE DATE: Jul 17, 2013