Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for Sahara Group Recruitment 2026.
About Sahara Group
We are a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with a presence in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our team of nearly 5,000 professionals embodies the transformative spirit of Sahara, delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Rooted in Africa, our goal is to make a global difference across the energy value chain with a focus on sustainability and excellence.
Summary
- Company: Sahara Group
- Job Opening: 7 Positions
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSC/HND/MSC
- Locations: Lagos, Rivers, Edo, Nigeria
Sahara Group Job Vacancies
Job Opening: 7 Positions
1. Entry Level Jobs at Sahara Group – 2 Position
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2. Engineering Jobs at Sahara Group – 6 Position
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2. Job Title: Technical Risk Management Lead
Job Description
The Technical Risk Management Lead is responsible for the independent oversight, identification, assessment, and mitigation of engineering and operational risks across the Company’s power generation assets.
- The role provides structured risk governance over critical plant systems, including boilers, turbines, generators, electrical systems, control and instrumentation infrastructure, balance-of-plant equipment, and major outages. It ensures that technical risks capable of causing forced outages, asset degradation, safety incidents, regulatory breaches, or loss of generation capacity are proactively identified, evaluated, and controlled in alignment with the Company’s risk appetite.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Risk Governance
- Lead implementation of the Technical Risk Management Framework across generation and engineering functions.
- Maintain and update the Technical Risk Register and Critical Asset Risk Profile.
- Define and monitor risk tolerance levels for critical plant systems.
- Escalate material technical risks to the stakeholders.
Risk Identification and Assessment
- Conduct structured technical risk assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, RBI, vulnerability assessments).
- Identify risks capable of causing forced outages, asset failure, safety incidents, or regulatory breaches.
- Evaluate likelihood, impact, and control effectiveness using risk-based methodologies.
- Review engineering changes and major maintenance activities from a risk perspective.
Risk Mitigation and Control
- Develop practical risk mitigation plans with the Engineering and Operations teams.
- Monitor implementation and closure of mitigation actions.
- Independently assess the design and operating effectiveness of technical controls.
- Track high-risk items and ensure timely resolution.
Compliance and Standards
- Ensure technical risk processes align with Enterprise Risk Management standards.
- Support compliance with applicable regulatory, ISO, and internal governance requirements.
- Participate in internal and external audits relating to technical risk and reliability.
Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- Prepare monthly and quarterly technical risk dashboards from the BarnOwl risk software.
- Present key risk exposures and mitigation status to management.
- Provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of technical risk controls.
Risk Culture & Capability Development
- Promote risk-informed decision-making within engineering and maintenance teams.
- Provide technical risk guidance and training where required.
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5 – 6 years’ experience in Power Utilities, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production or any asset-intensive industry; three of which would have been spent in providing independent assurance over technical control effectiveness and supporting plant reliability, asset integrity, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.
Skills and Competencies
Core skills
- Independent certification/training by an accredited body relating to Risk and Reliability Engineering, e.g., CMRP, IRM, etc.
- Knowledge in all the following areas: Maintenance, Operation, Design Engineering, Asset Integrity, and Technical Assurance.
- Proven experience in technical risk assessment, threat management, and security controls implementation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and communicate risks effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for risk assessment and management.
Language skills
Fluent in English language
Soft Skills
- Computer knowledge
- Conversant with usual business suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Awareness of the use of any risk software
Personal qualities
- Rigour and critical sense, open-minded, keen to share knowledge.
- Leadership and strong listening/communication skills.
- Teamwork
Deadline: 2nd September, 2026
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3. Job Title: Head, Corporate Communications & Branding
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Job Description
The Head of Corporate Communications and Branding is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that align with Egbin Power Plc’s vision and business objectives. Oversee the company’s brand identity and ensure consistency across all platforms and communication channels. They build and maintain strong relationships with media stakeholders to enhance corporate visibility and manage internal communications to foster employee engagement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement communication strategies that align with Egbin Power Plc’s vision and business objectives.
- Identify and proactively manage the growth of the Egbin brand and any issues which may impact reputation.
- Manage the company’s reputation with stakeholders through regular communication of critical messages about company activities, plans, achievements, and contributions to society.
- Oversee and safeguard the company’s brand identity, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media stakeholders to enhance corporate visibility.
- Manage internal communications to foster employee engagement and alignment with corporate goals.
- Lead crisis communication efforts to protect and preserve the company’s reputation.
- Engage with regulators, partners, and community stakeholders through effective communication.
- Manage relationships with the host community by engaging stakeholders, addressing concerns, and aligning expectations to ensure smooth operations and foster collaboration that supports the business.
- Supervise digital communication strategies and ensure an impactful presence across social media platforms.
- Oversee the creation of press releases, newsletters, speeches, and other corporate communication materials.
- Coordinate corporate events, product launches, CSR initiatives, and branding campaigns.
- Monitor communication activities, measure effectiveness, and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with data protection laws, including NDPR, and uphold corporate governance standards.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the communications and branding team, fostering innovation and professional growth.
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
- Professional certifications in Brand Management, Digital Marketing, or Corporate Communications (e.g., CIPR, CIM, IABC) are an added advantage.
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or branding.
- Experience in media relations, crisis communication, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience working in large organisations or multinational companies is highly desirable.
Skills and Competencies
- Strategic leadership in corporate communications and brand management.
- Strong media relations and public affairs expertise.
- Crisis communication and reputation management skills.
- Proficiency in digital marketing and social media strategy.
- Excellent storytelling and content creation abilities.
- Analytical skills with data-driven decision-making.
- Stakeholder engagement and executive visibility management.
- Event planning and corporate social responsibility coordination.
- Knowledge of procurement, contracts, and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with insurance, claims, and risk management processes.
- Experience with material accounting and reporting systems.
- Understanding of data protection laws and governance policies.
Deadline: 2nd September, 2026
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4. Job Title: Contract Administration
Job Description
Contract Administration & Control
- Administer contracts in accordance with agreed terms and company policies.
- Maintain accurate contract records, registers, and documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Track contract deliverables, milestones, obligations, and expiry dates.
- Ensure contracts are properly executed, stored, and accessible to authorized stakeholders.
Contract Compliance & Monitoring
- Monitor compliance with contractual terms, including scope, pricing, timelines, and payment conditions.
- Flag deviations, risks, or non-compliance issues and escalate appropriately.
- Support enforcement of contractual rights and obligations.
- Assist in monitoring subcontractor and vendor compliance with contract terms.
Variations, Claims & Change Management
- Support the preparation, documentation, and tracking of contract variations, change orders, and amendments.
- Maintain logs for variations, claims, and correspondence.
- Assist in evaluating commercial impact of changes and supporting claims submissions.
- Track approvals and implementation of approved variations.
Coordination with Internal Stakeholders
- Liaise with operations, project, procurement, finance, and legal teams on contract-related matters.
- Support project teams with contract interpretation and guidance on obligations and entitlements.
- Assist finance with invoicing, payment certifications, and reconciliation in line with contract terms.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare periodic contract status reports for management review.
- Maintain correspondence files, contractual notices, and records of communication.
- Support internal and external audits related to contracts and commercial compliance.
- Ensure document control standards are adhered to.
Risk, Governance & Compliance
- Assist in identifying contractual risks and support mitigation actions.
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance, approval matrices, and authorization limits.
- Support compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal control requirements.
- Promote best practices in contract administration and documentation.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
- Professional certification such as World CC/IACCM, PMP, CIPS, or similar is an advantage.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in contract administration or commercial support roles.
- Prior experience in upstream oil & gas or oilfield servicing companies is highly desirable
- Good understanding of contract administration principles in oil & gas or oilfield services.
- Familiarity with commercial and contractual terminology and documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and document management skills.
- Ability to track multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and contract management systems.
- Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Deadline: 29th August, 2026
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5. Job Title: Business Support Officer
Job Description
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
Deadline: 29th August, 2026
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6. Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager
Job Description
Role Accountabilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee the preparation of periodic financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other applicable accounting standards.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory financial reporting requirements, including local regulations and tax laws.
- Coordinate and manage external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion and compliance with global industry standards.
Internal Control & Process Improvement
- Develop and implement financial controls and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and efficiency in financial reporting.
- Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and recommend best practices to enhance productivity.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Collaborate with the finance team to prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and financial models for strategic decision-making.
- Provide variance analysis between actual and forecasted financial results and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Stay updated on changes in accounting and financial reporting regulations and ensure the organization remains compliant.
Joint Venture & Stakeholder Reporting
- Oversee the preparation and review of Joint Venture (JV), partner, and operator financial reports in accordance with Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) and contractual obligations.
- Support partner reporting, cost recovery processes, and reconciliation of cash calls, billings, and joint interest transactions.
- Collaborate with commercial, petroleum engineering, production, and asset teams to ensure accurate reporting of operational and financial activities.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Supervise and mentor a team of financial reporting professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Partner with other departments (operations, treasury, tax) to ensure alignment between financial reporting and business operations.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Champion the optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems to improve reporting accuracy, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Drive process standardization and digitalization initiatives to enhance reporting quality and reduce reporting cycle times.
- Participate in finance transformation initiatives and support the implementation of new accounting standards, reporting tools, and system enhancements.
Minimum Qualification
- A chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA) with Accounting, Audit & Financial Reporting (Major in Finance/Accounting) background.
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or auditing, with at least 5 years in the oil and gas industry or a related sector.
Knowledge/Skills
- Previous industry knowledge with minimum of four years’ experience in Financial Reporting with detailed knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and oil and gas upstream.
- Oil and Gas Upstream Tax Laws.
- Good working knowledge of ORACLE Accounting Systems, Sun Systems and MS Office programs especially Excel and PowerPoint is required.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
- Comprehensive understanding of local Nigerian tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Strong ability to analyze complex financial data and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Proven track record of improving processes and driving financial performance in a fast-paced environment.
Deadline: 29th August, 2026
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7. Job Title: Community Relations Supervisor
Job Description
Key Deliverables
Community Relations & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary field representative for community engagement activities across OML 148 host communities.
- Build and sustain productive relationships with community leaders, youth groups, women associations, community development committees, traditional institutions, and other local stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular community engagement sessions to communicate operational updates, project activities, and company initiatives.
- Monitor community sentiments, emerging concerns, and potential operational risks, providing timely reports and recommendations to management.
- Manage community entry protocols and access requirements for operational teams and contractors.
- Support negotiations and implementation of community-related agreements and commitments.
- Coordinate resolution of community grievances and disputes before escalation into operational disruptions
Sustainable Development & Community Investment
- Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community development projects within OML 148.
- Liaise with community leadership to identify priority development needs aligned with company objectives.
- Track implementation of social investment initiatives and ensure delivery meets agreed outcomes.
- Monitor project execution and provide periodic updates on impact, progress, and stakeholder feedback.
- Support community awareness programs related to health, education, livelihoods, environment, and social development.
Operational Support & Free-to-Operate (FTO)
- Support operational teams in securing and maintaining uninterrupted access to company facilities and project locations.
- Coordinate community sensitization activities ahead of project mobilizations, maintenance campaigns, surveys, drilling programs, and other field operations.
- Facilitate peaceful resolution of issues that may affect operational continuity.
- Work closely with security and operations teams to identify and mitigate community-related risks.
- Support implementation of the company’s Shared Prosperity and FTO optimization initiatives aimed at reducing dependency on cash-based community interventions while promoting sustainable partnerships.
Government & External Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintain effective relationships with relevant local government authorities, regulatory agencies, community-based organizations, and other external stakeholders.
- Support engagement activities involving government officials, regulatory inspections, and community-related audits.
- Represent the company at community meetings, stakeholder forums, and engagement platforms as directed.
Governance, Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of stakeholder engagements, grievances, resolutions, commitments, and community agreements.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on community relations activities, risks, incidents, and mitigation actions.
- Monitor compliance with community-related commitments and follow up on outstanding obligations.
- Support budget monitoring and proper utilization of community relations resources.
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, community development, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Mass Communication, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, external affairs, or related functions within the oil and gas industry.
- Prior experience working within Delta State and Niger Delta communities is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of host community engagement and conflict management practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing.
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong understanding of Niger Delta community dynamics and stakeholder management practices.
- Knowledge of conflict prevention, negotiation, and grievance management.
- Understanding of Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) requirements under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
- Familiarity with community development planning and implementation.
- Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Basic knowledge of oil and gas operations and associated community impacts.
Deadline: 29th August, 2026
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