Human Capital Partners (HCP) - Our client, a leading Oil and Gas Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The
Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager reports to the Director, Corporate
Affairs and Government Relations.
The
role is responsible for managing relationships with government institutions,
petroleum-sector regulators, and other strategic stakeholders; monitoring
regulatory and policy developments; facilitating permits and approvals; and
supporting Nigerian Content compliance.
The
role will also contribute to business development, tendering, contract
acquisition, and account management by translating regulatory and market
intelligence into actionable commercial strategies.
The
position requires strong knowledge of Nigeria's upstream oil and gas industry,
the NOGICD Act 2010, and relevant Nigerian Content frameworks. The role is
based in Lagos, with frequent travel.
Responsibilities
Build
and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, regulatory
bodies, and key industry stakeholders, including NUPRC, NMDPRA, NNPCL, NUIMS,
NIPEX, NCDMB, NAPIMS, and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.
Monitor
government policies, legislation, regulatory directives, and industry
developments, providing insights into their potential impact on the
organization’s operations and business objectives.
Coordinate
regulatory approvals, permits, registrations, renewals, and other statutory
requirements to ensure timely compliance with applicable regulations.
Support
Nigerian Content compliance by ensuring adherence to relevant requirements of
the NOGICD Act 2010 and facilitating engagement with NCDMB and other relevant
institutions.
Identify
and develop business opportunities within the upstream oil and gas sector,
supporting sales, marketing, account management, and contract acquisition
initiatives, particularly with E&P companies.
Coordinate
tendering and bidding activities with Contracts, Tenders, and relevant business
units to ensure timely submissions and improve contract-winning opportunities.
Develop
policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy recommendations while identifying
and managing regulatory, political, and stakeholder-related risks that may
affect the organization.
Gather
and analyze market intelligence, customer trends, competitor activities, and
regulatory developments, translating findings into actionable business
strategies and viable commercial leads.
Represent
the organization at regulatory meetings, industry conferences, and policy
discussions; deliver corporate presentations; and coordinate facility tours for
government officials and other relevant stakeholders.
Prepare
regular reports for the Director, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations on
regulatory developments, stakeholder engagements, business opportunities,
market intelligence, and emerging risks, while performing other assigned
duties.
Requirements
Bachelor's
Degree in Engineering, Law, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
Minimum
of 7 years' relevant professional experience, with strong working knowledge of
Nigeria's upstream oil and gas industry.
Demonstrable
expertise in Nigerian Content requirements, including working knowledge of the
Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and NAPIMS.
Proven
knowledge and practical application of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry
Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010.
Experience
in sales, marketing, business development, and account management within the
oil and gas sector, preferably supporting exploration and production (E and P)
companies.
A
proven track record of identifying business opportunities, supporting tenders,
and winning contracts.
Good
understanding of relevant petroleum-sector institutions and regulators,
including NUPRC, NMDPRA, NNPCL, NUIMS, and NIPEX.
Strong
commercial awareness and the ability to translate regulatory developments and
market intelligence into actionable business strategies.
Excellent
stakeholder engagement, negotiation, presentation, written and verbal
communication skills.
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office and other relevant business tools, with the ability to work
independently and manage multiple priorities.
Application Closing Date
Not
Specified.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should send their resumes to: justin.afe@hcp-ng.com using the job title
as the subject of the mail.
Note: The role is based in Lagos,
Nigeria, with frequent travel. All information provided will be treated in
strict confidence.
