At Oando, we believe a highly skilled workforce in a conducive work environment that promotes and rewards continuous learning, will facilitate the achievement of business goals

We are therefore committed to:

* Fostering a work environment that provides personal and professional development opportunities for staff to maximize their potentials.
* Developing employee competencies and preparing them to assume greater responsibilities within the company.
* Encouraging a tradition of continuous learning and private initiatives for personal and professional development of staff.

Facilitating and encouraging a strong commitment to the development of human resources through work assignments, on-the-job experience, and focused training and development.
Registration for the Oando 2011 Graduate Trainee Programme Begins
TO APPLY
Click here to register for the 2011 Oando Graduate Trainee Programme. Registration commences Tuesday 23rd November, 2010 and ends Tuesday 7th December, 2010

Disclaimer
Oando website (via the career portal and accredited 3rd party recruitment agencies linked from the website) are the only official online source for the publication of vacancies and recruitment information for the organization and will remain so until otherwise communicated publicly.

Recruitment into the Graduate Trainee Programme will start Tuesday 23rd November, 2010 and ends Tuesday 7th December, 2010, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for follow-up interviews. To register follow the link: http://www.findajobinafrica.com/findajobinafrica/OANDOGTPRegistration.jsp

We advise prospective candidates to visit our career portal as vacancies are published there in addition to the newspapers. If you have come across any website requesting for submission of applications for this GT Programme and Oando PLC vacancies other than this website the Oando PLC website and affiliated 3rd party recruitment agencies (whose sites will be linked off the Oando PLC website and added to Oando PLC vacancy communication), kindly email details of the website to [email protected].

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Oando Plc, Africa’s leading integrated energy solutions provider; is currently seeking experienced professionals for the role: Supervisor, Tax Strategy & Planning
SUPERVISOR, TAX STRATEGY & PLANNING

The Supervisor, Tax Strategy & Planning has the primary responsibility
of developing and monitoring tax planning strategies for Oando
operating entities (in all the subsectors of the Oil & Gas industry).
The job incumbent has responsibility of ensuring the implementation of
the strategies across the company. The objective is to ensure that the
tax liability of the operating entities across board is at the minimal
level within the confines of the applicable tax legislations in each
jurisdiction where Oando operates. This is achieved by conducting
periodic research on tax planning ideas applicable to Oando businesses
(both within and outside Nigeria) and providing strategy documents on
implementation requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Participates in the formulation of Oando’s Tax Policy and
implementation strategy. Conduct tax research and develop an
understanding of international tax laws in relation to the Group’s
operations. Identifies tax planning opportunities for Oando operations
within the applicable legislations and ensures there is a clear
understanding of the strategies for their implementation. Develops
models for analyzing the Group’s tax structure and tax risks.
Maintains open lines of communication with all relevant decision
makers and stakeholders on strategic tax planning issues. Develops tax
compliance processes for all taxes related to Oando’s business (both
within and outside Nigeria). Monitors compliance of Oando entities
outside Nigeria with the legislations in their jurisdictions.
Identifies changes in International tax conventions (e.g. OECD) and
provides report on the implication for Oando businesses. Operational
Ensures that within the Oando Group’s Corporate Responsibilities, the
contractual obligations and transactions are strategically planned for
tax purposes. Keeps the Operating Companies informed of changes in tax
and regulatory legislations and/or enactment of new legislations.
Identifies tax risks in contracts to be executed by Operating
companies and recommend necessary amendments to mitigate the risks.
Participates in project planning for operating entities with a view of
identifying and advising on the pertinent tax issues. Reviews and
ensures timely publication of monthly tax bulletin on tax issues
within Oando and quarterly tax news letters on recent happenings
within the Nigerian tax environment, prepared by the Tax Analyst.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Regular reports on tax planning ideas for strategic and operational
activities. Effective implementation and monitoring of tax compliance
processes. Quality and timeliness of tax models, risk analysis and
reports. Timely notification and provision of appropriate guidance on
the application of new Tax laws, guidelines and rules. Quality and
timeliness of Oando’s tax publications.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
1st Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or other related area. 3 – 5
years cognate work experience from a reputable organization or Tax
Consulting firm with specialist skill in Tax research and advisory as
added advantage. ACCA, ACA, ACTI are added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Strong financial and analytical skills Excellent report writing skills
Computer literacy Strong sense of commercial awareness Strategy
Development, Articulation and Execution Oral & Written Communication
skills Analytical Thinking & Conceptualisation Leadership/ Supervisory
Skills Financial and Illustrative Modeling skills. Oil & Gas Industry
Dynamics

Deadline: July 12, 2010

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Corporate Communications Manager (CCM -2)

Overall Purpose of Job:
Responsible for the planning and execution of specific corporate, product and service brand management efforts, image and reputation management programmes. Ensures adequate levels of awareness of the Oando brand, and the value proposition of the various products and services provided by each company within the Group.

Person Specifications:

1st degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Administration or related areas (2:2 min)
6 – 8 years experience (Corporate/External Affairs, Media and/or Advertising), two of which must have been at a senior level within a reputable organisation

Required Competencies:

Excellent Oral & Written Communications skills
Corporate Communications Strategy Development and Execution
Knowledgeable about best practices in strategic institutional branding
Good Media Relations skills
Leadership/Supervisory, Interpersonal Relations and Team playing
Effective presentation skills
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae to [email protected], quoting the job reference as the subject of the mail.
Closing date for both applications is August 13, 2009. Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
other vacancies

Oando Plc, the leading integrated energy solutions provider with investments spanning the entire energy value chain.

Through innovative management, consistent value creation and an enabling environment, Oando has evolved from a traditional downstream company to an integrated energy solutions provider.

Oando is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Corporate Communications Manager within the group.

Job Reference: CCM-2

Overall purpose of Job

Responsible for the planning and execution for specific corporate, product and service brand management efforts, image and reputation management programmes. Ensures adequate levels of awareness of the Oando brand, and the value proposition of the various products and services provide by each company within the Group.

Person Specifications:

o 1st degree in the Humanities, social sciences, Administrator or related areas {2:2 min}
o 6-8 years experience [corporate/External Affairs, Media and/or Advertising], two of which must have been at a senior level within a reputable organisation

Required Competencies:

+ Excellent oral & written communication skills
+ Corporate communications strategy development and execution
+ Knowledgeable about the best practices in strategic institutional branding
+ Good media relations skills
+ Leadership/supervisory, interpersonal relations and team playing
+ Effective presentation skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their job curriculum vitae to [email protected], quoting the reference as the email subject.

Closing date for both applications is August 11, 2009. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Oando Plc, the leading integrated energy solutions provider with investments spanning the entire energy value chain.

Through innovative management, consistent value creation and an enabling environment, Oando has evolved from a traditional downstream company to an integrated energy solutions provider.

Oando is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Service Delivery & Project Manager within the group.

Job Reference: SDPM-1

Overall purpose of job:

Coordinate the delivery of services from the associated technical and service control teams, ensuring a cohesive high quality service is delivered to the end client. Ensure that the SLA/OLA is met or exceeded and that the required service reports are produced and are suitable for to present the client. Use these report to demonstrably reduce cost and improve service level. Manage all IT Projects and coordinate the IT department’s role in entity project requiring IT input.

Responsibilities

Strategy

* To be the prime contact in IT and accountable for all aspect service of delivery
* Develop and constantly review service level Agreements
* Developing customer satisfaction
* Proactively look for areas of innovation ensuring a culture of continuous service improvement and the best practice is achieved
* Ensure services are provided n a cost justifiable manner

Operational

* Incident, problem and change management
* Documenting and publishing the service catalogue
* Leading services and service level negotiations with end users
* Documenting and publishing service level agreements
* Responsible for all underpinning contracts with other department or third parties
* Produces Departmental training plan
* Reviews service reports internally in IT technical support with end users
* Produces service reports
* Planning of delivery modified services and existing service deployment through the use of project management methodology
* Work with Technical support team to ensure skills portfolio exists to support services
* Monitor performance and quality service delivery
* Operational support process compliance
* Responsible for overseeing the creation, adjustment, and/or shutdown of services

IT Projects

* Create and maintain an IT project plan that communicate tasks, milestones, dates, status and resource allocation
* Planning project stages and assessing the business implications for each one
* Putting together and coordinating the work of the project team
* Monitoring progress and making sire costs, timescales and quality standards meet agreed targets
* Adjusting plans to cater for unforeseen circumstances
* Keeping senior Managers and clients up to date with progress
* Signing off and evaluating completed tasks

Key Performance Indicators

o Percentage of services delivered within negotiated SLA requirements
o No of identified service improvements opportunities within the financial year
o No of identified cost improvements opportunities within the financial year
o Percentage reduction in service failure within the financial year
o Percentage increase in project delivery success within the financial year
o Percentage deviation of forecasted versus actual cost of IT services within the financial year
o Percentage of IT Projects meetings agreed timelines and cost
o Percentage of deviation of forecasted versus actual cost of IT projects
o Percentage deviation of forecasted versus actual

Person Specification:

* 1st degree in computer science, computer engineering or related areas {2:2 min}
* 6-8 years in cognate work experience, two of which must have been at a senior level in a reputable organisation/institution
* ITIL foundation certification
* ITIL masters certification an added

Required Competences:

* Oil & Gas industry dynamics
* A very good knowledge of ITIL processes
* Project management
* Product knowledge
* Team leadership and management
* Customer focus/service orientation
* Oral and written communication
* Relationship management

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their job curriculum vitae to [email protected], quoting the reference as the email subject.

Closing date for both applications is August 11, 2009. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

MORE JOB OPENINGS

Oando Plc Is Currently Seeking Highly Qualified Candidates To Fill The Positions Below:

1. Projects Environment Health Safety And Quality Manager
Person Specification:
• A Good University Degree In Engineering, Quality Management Or Sciences With A Minimum Of 2.2.
• Membership, Nigerian Environmental Society Or Nigerian Society Of Engineers And Relevant Professional Bodies.
• Minimum Of 8years Post-Qualification Experience In Infrastructure Or Oil And Gas Industry.
Required Competencies:
• Ehsq Policies, Regulations And Standards Knowledge
• Engineering, Design, Construction And Interface Knowledge
• Negotiation Skills And Firmness
• Relationship Management Especially With Regulatory Officials
• Facilitation/Training
• Oil & Gas Industry Experience.
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Goal Orientation / Aggressiveness
• Leadership

2. Security Officer
Person Specification:
• A Good University Degree
• Previous Work Experience With Any Of The Armed Forces Or Police
Required Competencies:
• Personal Leadership Skills
• Time Management
• Relationship And Team Building

• Good Interpersonal Relations
• Problem Solving Initiative
• Decision Making Skill (Essential)
• Oil & Gas Industry Experience

3. Security Officer (2)
Person Specification:
• At Least 10 Years Work Experience With Any Of The Armed Forces Or Police.

Method Of Application:
Interested Applicants Should Send Their Curriculum Vitae To: [email protected]
Please Note That Only Short Listed Applicants Would Be Contacted.

Date: 13 July 2009.

MORE MOBS! MORE JOBS!!

Oando is Nigeria’s leading indigenous oil company with investments spanning the entire energy value chain.

Through innovative management, consistent value creation and an enabling environment, Oando has evolved from a traditional downstream company to an integrated energy solutions provider.

Oando’s aim is to become a leader in the African Energy Sector, delivering world-class energy solutions to the continent. The company attained the status of an integrated energy solutions provider by adding gas and power, international supply and trading, upstream exploration and production and energy services toits present portfolio.
As a result of their phenomenal success and in order to facilitate growth they are now looking to make multiple high-profile hires for the following roles across their businesses:

Exploration & Production Business
• Contracts Engineer
• Chief Finance Officer
• Chief Technical Officer
• Contracts Engineer
• FEED/Cost Engineer
• General Manager Business Portfolio
• Non Operated Ventures Facilities Engineer
• Non Operated Ventures Manager
• Production Geologist
• Senior Drilling Engineer
• Senior Geophysicist
• Senior Reservoir Engineer
• Supply Chain Manager

These are senior roles and provide fantastic opportunities for forward thinking professionals who want to forge their career within this rapidly growing and ambitious company.

If you possess at least 8 years of experience and currently working as the specified position listed above, please email CV and current salary to oil @ careersnigeria.com