Sahara Group has business activities that span through the entire energy value chain.

Our core field of endeavor is centered within the Oil and Gas industry and its associated sub-sectors. Sahara Group is recruiting Graduates for its Graduate “Management Talent” Programme

Graduate “Management Talent” Programme

Role Statement:

In the 6 months of the “Management Talent” programme, you will work on a number of different projects within a few of the operating companies of the Sahara Group. The work is generally highly analytical and dynamic; with many of the projects carried out in teams. Each individual will receive both coaching and supervision along the course of the programme, this way, you get to know not only the Sahara Group and our core fields of activity and people, but also yourself.

After the 6 month programme, if you are successful, you will begin your first position, for example, a Business Development Officer, within Product Supply and Distribution or in an analytical position such as within the Corporate Development and Strategy team. The possibilities are limitless!!! A project or position overseas is also a possibility.

The goal of this “Management Talent” programme is to train you as a high-value individual in an international Energy environment. A management position is possible in time, depending on the qualities you show. In other words, it’s all in your hands…

Troughout this 6 month programme, you will be supervised by a career officer from our Talent Management division.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Other than English, at least one foreign international language is required (French or Portuguese)
• Ability to multi-task with regular interruptions
Minimum Qualification / Experience:
• Relevant university degree (B.Sc/B.A) minimum 2nd class lower division
• Completed NYSC
• 0-2 years post-NYSC Experience
• Maximum of 27 years by December 2010

Personality Traits:

• Must have charisma, poise & finesse
• Must be confident
• Must be hardworking and one who thinks “out of the box”
• Must be a strong communicator with ability to connect with people at all levels
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial & dynamic environment
• Must be reliable, organized and detail-oriented
• Must be ambitious with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Self motivated, team player with a proactive approach to work

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Job Title Government Relations & Liaison Executive

Operating Company So Energy Limited

Job Location Lagos

Expiry Date 11/30/2009

Description • Anticipate obstacles and develop innovative solutions to support business, public relations and government relations strategies

• Lead development and execution of plans for senior executive interactions with senior government officials

• Analyze, anticipate, understand and proactively react to political developments

• Establish develop and maintain effective corporate relationship with identified government and corporate stakeholders

• Build So Energy’s profile amongst governmental stakeholders

• Profile key stakeholders for effective engagement

• Initiate regular meetings with key government stakeholders

• Provide advisory support on key government stakeholders

• Undertake research and provide detailed policy analysis

• Provide regular feedback to business on developments (bills, new policies within the legislative/regulatory arena)

• Assist in coordinating lobby campaigns on identified issues

• Coordinate action /response plans to pertinent issues

• Provide periodic intelligence reports, political audits and proactive feedback on emerging issues, developments and trends

• Develop and maintain a strong ethical relationship between So Energy and the relevant bodies with a view to ensuring the long term viability of the business

Additional Information • A relevant bachelor’s degree with minimum of four years work experience in a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with at least 3 years in government relations/Stakeholder engagement or legislative affairs.

• Experience in legislative or regulatory policy background in corporate governance

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Sahara Group is recruiting for the above named position at its kaduna office

Job Title Supply & Distribution Supervisor

Operating Company So Energy Limited

Job Location Kaduna

Expiry Date 11/30/2009

Description • Liaise with suppliers and their relevant personnel to ensure constant supply of products at all times

• Oversee logistics arrangements for the movement of products to various outlets

• Maintain relationship with suppliers at all times

• Prepare and provide the S&D Manager with periodic reports on key suppliers using performance indicators to assess level of efficiency.

• Issue call-off notices to supply companies.

• Ensure that routine and special liaison contacts with government regulatory agencies on behalf of the company are carried out in a timely manner.

• Establish and directly manage the supply chain team

• Ensure Quantity & Quality of product

• Plan supply route with Head Office/ Divisional Office for each Retail Outlet

• Report variations in plan Vs Actuals

• Co-ordinate with the Sales and Marketing team

• Project anticipated supply issues for the Division

Additional Information • Graduates with at least 4 years of experience in a Logistics Company, Depots/warehousing, preferably from the Oil Industry

• Good communicator & relationship skills

• Self motivated & a good team player

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Job Title GM, Logistics & Administration

Operating Company Sahara Group Ltd

Job Location Lagos

Expiry Date 11/30/2009

Description • Set carefully prioritized objectives of the department for each financial year, and direct units to develop supporting work plans.

• Oversee the various areas of work to ensure that effective support is delivered to all departments and companies in accordance with overall business priorities.

• Ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place that enable the department to respond effectively (within resource limitations) to the requirements of the Group

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Sahara is a dynamic and exciting place to work. If you enjoy early responsibility, a passion for challenges, innovative and ambitious, Sahara’s growth and breath of opportunity and focus on personal development
makes it an ideal place to develop your career.
Sahara is Recruiting in Nigeria,
Job Title: Finance Manager
Operating Company: Sahara Energy Resource Nigeria Limited
Job Location: Lagos
Expiry Date: 4/30/2010
Description
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, direct investment activities, and implement cash management strategies.Managers may also contribute to develop strategies and implement the long-term goals of their organization.
• Direct the preparation of financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future earnings or expenses, that summarize and forecast the organization’s financial position.
• Oversee the investment of funds, manage associated risks, supervise cash management activities, execute capital-raising strategies to support a firm’s expansion, and deal with mergers and acquisitions.
• Oversee the firm’s issuance of credit, establishing credit-rating criteria, determining credit ceilings, and monitoring the collections of past-due accounts.
• Responsible for providing financial advice and support to clients and colleagues to enable them to make sound business decisions.
• assessing the financial implications of new or existing ventures; conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Liaising with a number of third parties including Auditors, Solicitors, and funding organisations. Introduce and improve management reporting information to better aid business decision making.
• Responsible for all areas of the company’s risk assessment process & internal audit programme, undertaking risk & financial control related projects, and various ad hoc work as required by the Group CFO.
• Responsible for preparing special reports required by regulatory authorities.
• Direct the organization’s budgets to meet its financial goals.
Additional Information • Professionally qualified accountant with a minimum of 10 years experience in accounting related functions with up-to-date financial accounting knowledge and a detailed understanding of the theory and practicalities of financial consolidations.
• Adequate knowledge of various accounting standards (local & international) relevant to scope of company operations.
• Adequate knowledge of relevant statue, professional pronouncement and ethical standards to ensure compliance with relevant statutory provisions at all times
• Competent accounting and control skills related to project entities and special purpose companies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent financial modeling skills in Excel.
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Sahara Group has business activities that span through the entire energy value chain. Our core field of endeavor is centered within the Oil and Gas industry and its associated sub-sectors.

The Group also participates in businesses in other industries that are synergistic to its core field and those businesses deemed strategic in its regions of operation.

The Group’s strength is attributable to a number of factors: dedication to our core values, loyalty and integrity to our industry partners, and experienced professionals with prescience and abilities to breakthrough obstacles – in addition to these are our steadfast relationships that span generational bridges; lasting through changing markets and political conditions.

With approval, we have rebranded the Sahara Internship Programme to the Sahara Graduate “Management Talent” Programme (GMTP). Also, the Sahara Protégé Programme has been rebranded to the Sahara Graduate “Management Protégé” Programme (GMPP).

These programmes seek to enable the Sahara Group to identify, recruit, develop and mentor young and exceptionally talented individuals who will be the Sahara Business Leaders for the next generation and carry-on the exceptional performance of the current Sahara Business Leaders.

Sahara Group is currently recruiting for:

Graduate “Management Talent” Programme

Graduate “Engineers” Programme

Experienced Engineers
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