Job Description

BUSINESS ANALYST

• Ensure the co-ordination and efficient management of marketing and Business Analyst activities for the company towards the delivery of company strategic business and revenue targets
• To create value for the company, through the attainment of sales targets and co-ordination of Business Analyst activities
• Winning new businesses, exploring new avenues of activity and seeking opportunities that the company can exploit in its bid to develop and grow

• Identify market opportunities and position the company to take advantage of such opportunities
• Drive market sales volumes to ensure attainment of pre-defined targets
• Develop new market opportunities for additional product volumes coming from current and future operating areas
• Co-ordinate the company’s marketing and commercial efforts relating to the products and services being offered
• Develop new business relationships while maintaining existing ones
• Develop and supervise Business Analyst executives

• Proactively assist with the collection and analysis of information relating to potential commercial, industrial and corporate data that will contribute to the company’s strategic thinking and planning
• Keeping abreast of issues affecting the oil and gas sector and collecting competitor intelligence
• Prepare the company’s strategy for price review and lead price review teams at negotiations
• Manage the market research and reporting infrastructure
• Financial management of projects, put together bids for new jobs, negotiating and agreeing contracts

• Developing negotiation strategies and execution of same
• Support and provide input to new contracts and contract renewals/extensions
• Securing agreements on commercial disputes through commercial negotiations with external parties(JV partners, clients and customers)
• Participate in the development of Sales and Purchase Agreements

• Act as corporate liaison for all Amazon Energy projects
• Ensure market visibility via attendance of and participation in industry related exhibitions and conferences
• Carry out corporate branding to create brand recognition
• Collating and reviewing information to be published in the company’s newsletter
• Advise Management/Board ahead of developments in Government and highest industry authorities

Establish and maintain good contact with all relevant authorities which company interfaces in the delivery of its services

• Advise management on issues relating to optimal company operations including resource allocation, hiring and development, financial forecasting and monitoring
• Create and be accountable for all client proposals, contracts and any further documentation following the company’s stipulated procedure(s)
• Ensure effective and profitable execution of all company projects, provide leadership and support to project managers and project engineers, participate in project issue resolution internally and externally
• Responding to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner
• Ensures that Company has the state of art technology and intellectual capacity and know how to work competently as an independent operator and an effective partner with international companies.

• B.Sc. in Engineering, Economics or Business Management preferred.
• Fluency in English with good communication skills.
• Excellent Numerical and analytical skills.
• Computer applications.
• An MBA would be an added advantage
• Extensive experience in the oil and gas industry including commercial management and economic evaluation techniques and systems

• A minimum of 8 years work experience, five of which should be in the commercial area of an Oil and Gas or process company, with at least 3 years in a Management position

Competence

• Planning & Organisation
• Attitude & Drive
• Strategic & Creative Thinking
• Commerciality
• Relationship Management
• Entrepreneurial Orientation
•   Teamwork
• Project Management
• Resource Management

Skills

• Strong Commercial, Financial and Business Acumen (Business Contract Review/Reporting Sales and Marketing Performance)
• Ability to communicate an energetic and clear strategic vision
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to communicate an energetic and clear strategic vision
• Written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Organizational and planning skills to manage your own time and to meet deadlines and objectives