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To design, implement, and monitor capacity-building, and community content initiatives for vendors and host communities, for and on behalf of OERNL, in order to enhance local participation, meet statutory Human Capacity Development ("HCD") obligations and requirements of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board ("NCDMB"), under the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development ("NOGICD") Act, 2010.

Key Responsibilities Areas (KRAs) and Initiatives

Capacity Development Program Design and Implementation

• Design structured capacity-building programs by conducting needs assessments and aligning training modules with organizational requirements and NCDMB directives and focus areas, to ensure host community indigenes and vendor skills meet operational standards and support the Group's Nigerian Content obligations.
• Coordinate cross-functional input for curriculum development and content validation, to guarantee program relevance, technical accuracy, and alignment with the NOGICD Act's HCD requirements.
• Monitor implementation progress and participant feedback using digital tracking tools, to improve delivery effectiveness, and maintain accurate records for regulatory reporting.
• Evaluate program outcomes through post-training assessments and performance metrics, to measure impact, justify investment, and continuously improve learning delivery in line with NCDMB expectations.

Community Content Development and Knowledge Dissemination

• Develop educational materials and awareness content (manuals, videos, toolkits) tailored to host community needs, to communicate Oando’s local empowerment initiatives clearly and foster trust, understanding, and cooperation among community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and creative media partners to produce inclusive, culturally appropriate materials, to ensure relevance and resonance with diverse audiences and improve engagement, comprehension, and program adoption.
• Leverage both digital and traditional media platforms (web portals, community radio, newsletters) to disseminate content widely and transparently, expanding program visibility and strengthening Oando’s reputation in host communities.
• Review all community-facing content for compliance with regulatory requirements, brand tone, and quality assurance standards, to maintain accuracy, consistency, and professional credibility, protecting the organization’s reputation and stakeholder confidence.
• Track and measure content reach and effectiveness using analytics tools, surveys, and feedback sessions, to quantify awareness growth and stakeholder sentiment and enable data-driven decisions for future communication strategies.

Stakeholder and Vendor Engagement Management

• Cultivate strong relationships with the NCDMB, vendors, host community leaders, and local capacity-building partners through structured engagements and transparent communication, to align interests, secure cooperation, and ensure compliance with Nigerian Content goals.
• Organize regular stakeholder engagement sessions such as vendor forums, community meetings, and capacity-building roundtables, to exchange updates, address challenges, and promote joint problem-solving that builds credibility and mutual accountability.
• Conduct vendor compliance monitoring and capability assessments using standardized evaluation templates, to verify adherence to Nigerian Content HCD obligations and identify areas where targeted capacity support can improve supplier performance.
• Maintain consistent communication and follow-up systems through digital logs and correspondence tracking, to manage expectations, prevent information gaps, and sustain trust-based relationships that reduce project delays and stakeholder friction.
• Document and report engagement outcomes, risks, and recommendations to the Deputy Manager NC Coordination, Compliance and Projects and regulatory agencies, to support informed decision-making and proactive issue resolution.

Project Planning, Execution, and Performance Monitoring

• Plan capacity-building and community content projects using structured methodologies, defining clear scope, milestones, and budgets, to support timely and efficient delivery that is accountable and aligned with the division's strategic objectives.
• Execute approved projects through coordinated scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking, to maintain operational discipline and deliver on commitments within approved cost and timeline parameters.
• Implement cost-control and budget review mechanisms supported by variance analysis, to optimize resource utilization and detect inefficiencies early, ensuring projects remain financially sustainable and audit-ready.
• Prepare progress updates, performance dashboards, and close-out reports, to provide transparent evidence of project delivery and lessons learnt that strengthen institutional learning and compliance documentation.
• Analyze project data and KPIs using reporting tools, to identify trends, monitor efficiency, and drive process improvements that ensure future initiatives build on validated performance insights.

Team Leadership and Performance Management

• Coach and develop team members through structured feedback sessions, targeted upskilling, and personalized development programs, to build team capability, improve execution quality, and ensure consistent delivery of capacity-building outcomes that meet organizational and regulatory standards.
• Foster collaboration and accountability by conducting regular team coordination meetings, facilitating joint project planning, and using knowledge-sharing tools, to drive transparent communication, accelerate decision-making, and strengthen teamwork across the HCD function.
• Assign, delegate, and monitor tasks according to team members' competencies, experience levels, and growth paths, optimize workload distribution, meet project milestones on schedule, and reduce rework.
• Define and communicate clear, measurable performance objectives that link HCD outcomes to corporate goals, promote ownership, align daily activities with the division's strategy, and reinforce accountability.
• Track and evaluate team performance using KPIs, periodic reviews, and dashboards, to identify emerging performance gaps, implement corrective actions promptly, and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Human Resources, Education, or a related field.

Minimum Years of Experience and Relevant Areas

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in capacity building, human capital development, community engagement, or a related field within the oil and gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Practical exposure to Nigerian Content compliance and NCDMB interfaces is essential.

Proven experience in

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating capacity-building and workforce development programs.
• Nigerian Content implementation, including stakeholder engagement, vendor compliance monitoring, and HCD program delivery under the NOGICD Act.
• Community content development, knowledge dissemination, and host community engagement.
• Project planning, budgeting, cost control, and close-out reporting.
• Preparing compliance reports, evidence packs, and regulatory submissions for the NCDMB.

Any Additional Qualifications / Certifications or Experience (Desirable but not essential):

• Master’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Human Capital Development, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional ("PMP"), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria ("CIPM"), Nigerian Institute of Management ("NIM"), or equivalent professional body.
• NEBOSH or equivalent occupational safety certification.
• Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and data visualization.
• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and digital learning delivery tools.
• Prior experience in a supervisory role or managing a team

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Job Summary

To manage and coordinate all Nigerian Content ("NC") monitoring, compliance, and Research and Development ("R&D") activities across OERNL operations, by translating the requirements of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development ("NOGICD") Act into policies, processes, practical controls, reporting frameworks, and innovation initiatives, in order to strengthen regulatory alignment, protect operational continuity, and reinforce stakeholder trust.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) and Initiatives

Regulatory Compliance and Policy Implementation

• Coordinate compliance with the NOGICD Act, NCDMB directives, and industry-specific regulatory frameworks, including local workforce, procurement, subcontracting, and reporting obligations, to ensure OERNL preserves reputational integrity and minimizes operational risks.
• Monitor and enforce compliance across internal operations and external contractors by identifying gaps, issuing compliance observations, and recommending corrective or preventive actions, to ensure regulatory lapses are addressed before they threaten operational continuity.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory training and development obligations under the NOGICD Act by verifying that all Human Capacity Development ("HCD") submissions, plans, and evidence packs meet NCDMB requirements, to avoid non-compliance findings during regulatory reviews.
• Design and embed internal Nigerian Content policies, guidelines, and operational workflows into standard operating procedures ("SOPs"), to ensure consistent execution across OERNL's operations and provide a defensible compliance framework during audits.
• Identify non-compliance risks and design mitigation strategies using structured risk assessment tools and analytical frameworks, to reduce compliance risk exposure and prevent repeat incidents that could result in penalties or operational disruptions.

Reporting, Documentation, and Audit Readiness

• Compile, validate, and submit periodic Nigerian Content reports to the NCDMB and other regulatory bodies using approved templates and validated datasets, to ensure reporting obligations are met on schedule and OERNL's regulatory standing remains strong.
• Maintain a centralized repository of HCD plans, approvals, correspondences, and evidence packs by applying classification and access control rules, to preserve institutional memory and ensure leadership can retrieve information quickly during audits or inspections.
• Track compliance KPIs and generate management dashboards using standardized reporting metrics, to give leadership real-time visibility into NC performance and enable informed decisions that strengthen operational continuity.
• Act as Project Lead for all internal and external NCDMB audits by coordinating document reviews, responding to audit queries, and providing required evidence, to ensure audit cycles are completed smoothly and without findings that could threaten operations or regulatory relationships.
• Leverage compliance data and performance insights to produce trend analyses and recommendations for the Deputy Manager NC Coordination, Compliance and Projects, to ensure that monitoring outputs drive continuous improvement rather than merely documenting past performance.

Stakeholder Engagement and Regulatory Liaison

• Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with the NCDMB by maintaining regular engagement, transparent communication, and timely responsiveness to directives, to ensure OERNL's compliance posture is well understood, and its regulatory standing remains strong.
• Map and engage key regulators, ministries, agencies, and counterparties through structured engagement plans and regular interactions, to build trusted relationships and avoid misalignment that could threaten operations or license renewals.
• Maintain a stakeholder database and communication log using tracking tools, to ensure all engagements are documented and institutional memory is preserved, reducing the risk of missed obligations or conflicting messages.
• Coordinate management-level meetings with regulators and counterparties by preparing briefing notes, presentations, and follow-up correspondence, to ensure OERNL leadership is well informed, and discussions directly support approvals, renewals, and smooth operations.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), and industry bodies, to strengthen OERNL's R&D ecosystem and broaden access to specialized knowledge and resources that support innovation and local capacity development.

Research and Development Coordination

• Lead and Coordinate OERNL's R&D activities and partnerships in line with the NOGICD Act's requirements for technology transfer and indigenous innovation, to ensure the organization meets its statutory obligations and contributes to sectoral knowledge advancement.
• Identify and assess R&D opportunities by scanning industry developments, emerging technologies, and regulatory incentives, to position OERNL to benefit from innovation-driven operational improvements and NCDMB recognition.
• Manage relationships with research institutions, technology partners, and industry collaborators by tracking deliverables, milestones, and intellectual property considerations, to ensure R&D partnerships produce tangible, compliant outcomes.
• Prepare and submit R&D reports, proposals, and progress updates to the NCDMB and internal leadership, to demonstrate OERNL's commitment to technology development and maintain visibility of the organization’s innovation pipeline.
• Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of R&D initiatives against agreed objectives and budgets, to assess return on investment, document lessons learnt and inform future prioritization of research and innovation activities.

Team Leadership and Performance Management

• Coach and develop team members through structured mentoring, on-the-job training, and constructive feedback, to enhance technical skills, reduce capability gaps, and maintain efficient, compliant operations across the monitoring and compliance function.
• Foster collaboration through regular team meetings and open communication, to ensure knowledge flows seamlessly, delays are avoided, and the team operates with shared accountability for compliance outcomes.
• Assign and delegate tasks according to team strengths and development needs, to ensure accountability is clear, delivery timelines are met, and operational risks are minimized.
• Define and communicate clear performance goals aligned with organizational priorities and NC compliance targets, to ensure every team member contributes meaningfully to the division's objectives and resources are optimized.
• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance using scorecards and progress reviews, to identify underperformance early, implement corrective actions, and sustain a high-performance culture across the function.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Law, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Minimum Years of Experience and Relevant Areas:

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, energy, or infrastructure sectors, including practical exposure to Nigerian Content compliance and regulatory interfaces.
• Working knowledge of the Petroleum Industry Act ("PIA") and proven familiarity with NCDMB platforms such as the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Joint Qualification System ("NOGIC JQS") and the NCDMB Portal are essential.

Proven experience in

• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with the NOGICD Act across operations, projects, and contracts.
• Preparing and submitting regulatory reports, scorecards, and compliance documentation to the NCDMB.
• Coordinating internal and external audits and managing audit readiness processes.
• Stakeholder and regulatory liaison with the NCDMB, joint venture partners, host communities, and government agencies.
• Coordinating R&D activities, technology transfer initiatives, or innovation partnerships within a regulated industry.

Any Additional Qualifications / Certifications or Experience (Desirable but not essential):

• Master's degree (MBA or M.Sc.) in a relevant field such as Organizational Development, Compliance, or Energy Policy.
• Nigerian Institute of Management ("NIM") or Project Management Professional ("PMP") certification.
• Proficiency in Power BI for compliance dashboards and data visualization.
• Familiarity with SQL or advanced data analytics tools for compliance monitoring.
• Experience with digital learning systems and e-learning platforms in the context of HCD program oversight.
• Prior experience in a supervisory role or managing a team.