Support Business Operations. Improve Efficiency. Keep Teams Moving.
Sahara Group is seeking a proactive and organized Business Support Officer to provide administrative and operational support, coordinate business activities, and help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of day-to-day business functions. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in business support, administration, operations, office management, project coordination, customer service, or related fields.
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Applications are invited for the position below:
Job Title: Business Support Officer
Job Identification: 424
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Logistics Support:
- Liaise with internal Logistics team to coordinate logistics for field operations, including personnel movement, accommodation, and equipment deployment.
- Monitor and track utilization of vehicles, vessels, and logistics resources to ensure cost efficiency.
- Support the enforcement of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards by ensuring all business support activities are conducted in full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, fostering a zero-incident culture.
- Support planning and execution of operational activities across assets (OML/OPL locations).
Security Coordination:
- Liaise with internal security teams and government security agencies to ensure safe operations.
- Support implementation of asset protection strategies, including surveillance (e.g., drones, patrols).
- Guide the process of tracking and reporting security incidents and support escalation protocols.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Support execution of community engagement plans in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
- Coordinate interactions with Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs).
- Assist in managing relationships with community leaders, contractors, and local stakeholders.
Regulatory & Compliance Support:
- Ensure documentation and activities align with regulatory requirements (e.g., NUPRC, NUIMS).
- Support preparation of reports, compliance submissions, and audit documentation.
- Maintain proper records of contracts, approvals, and statutory obligations.
Administrative & Business Coordination:
- Prepare reports, presentations, and operational updates for management review.
- Track budgets and expenditures related to logistics, security, and community activities.
- Assist in procurement processes, vendor coordination, and contract administration.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Maintain dashboards and trackers for key business support activities.
- Provide timely and accurate reporting on operational support metrics.
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to processes and cost management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Efficiency of logistics coordination (cost vs. utilization).
- Timeliness and quality of operational support delivery.
- Reduction in operational disruptions linked to logistics, security/ HSE gaps.
- Compliance with regulatory requirements and audit readiness.
- Effectiveness of stakeholder and community engagement support.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Good understanding of upstream oil & gas operations.
- Knowledge of Nigerian regulatory environment (PIA, NUPRC requirements).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Financial awareness and cost control mindset.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Proactive and results-driven mindset.
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
- Adaptability to dynamic field and operational environments.
Working Conditions:
- Combination of office-based and field-based assignments.
- Frequent travel to operational sites and host communities.
- Interaction with internal teams, regulators, and external stakeholders.
Application Closing Date
29th August, 2026; 11:00 PM.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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