Admin Operations Officer (Oil and Gas) Job at West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE)

West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE) is solving what is arguably the biggest challenge on the continent: youth unemployment. In West Africa, 40-85% of youth, more than 50 million, are either unemployed or underemployed. Meanwhile, job creation in the region is on the rise. The disconnect between work-ready youth and the employment market must be bridged.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Admin Operations Officer (Oil and Gas)

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Job


  • This position will provide full time Operations support to the organization and will ensure that all practices are in compliance with oil and gas industry regulatory requirements.
  • The position will be responsible for monitoring regulatory programs and its permitting applications. Support the development of training programs in support of our operations and facilities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide support to all business units.
  • Ensured operational activities are executed within allotted timelines.
  • Coordinating company registrations and annual renewals with regulatory agencies such as DPR, NIPEX, etc
  • Collating and ensuring proper documentation within the tendering process.
  • Preparing, implementing and monitoring the annual departmental budget
  • Communicate with the management team to confirm the execution of company technical operations processes.
  • Review tender invitation documents from contractors/prospective clients.
  • Preparation of bidding documents for tenders and contracts
  • Liaise with relevant government authorities in obtaining licenses for operation.
  • Preparing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the annual departmental business plans in line with Corporate Strategic Plan and performance targets
  • Lead coordination and consistency of project activities: coordination of interfaces.
  • Lead control of project schedule.
  • Ensures accurate reporting of project activities.
  • Maintains good relationships with internal and external parties.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Operations.
  • A minimum of five years of total oil and gas industry experience would be an asset.
  • Intermediate computer skills (e.g. MS Office including Excel and Word) are essential. Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Has or is willing to obtain an oil and gas safety Certificate.
  • Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internal and external.
  • Flexible to change and open to constructive feedback.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitments@waveacademies.org using the Job Position as the subject of the email.