About the Role
Nepal Energy is a leading player in the Nigerian downstream and upstream energy sector, renowned for massive petroleum product distribution and strategic market positioning. We are currently seeking a commercially driven and technically competent Technical Lead, Upstream Services to drive business development, tender management, and strategic commercial opportunities within our expanding upstream oil and gas business.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement business development strategies to grow the company's upstream services portfolio.
- Identify, evaluate and qualify business opportunities from International Oil Companies (IOCs), indigenous oil and gas companies, independents and other industry prospects.
- Lead end-to-end bid and tender management, including opportunity assessment, tender review, proposal preparation, submission, clarification and follow-up.
- Coordinate the preparation of technically compliant and commercially competitive bids, proposals, cost estimates and tender documentation.
- Manage NIPEX, SAP Ariba and other relevant client procurement platforms, including vendor registration, prequalification and profile updates.
- Monitor regulatory requirements and coordinate the processing and renewal of relevant licences, permits and compliance documentation.
- Ensure compliance with NCDMB requirements, Nigerian Content obligations, client prequalification standards and applicable upstream regulations.
- Coordinate project planning, costing and monitoring for awarded contracts, ensuring delivery milestones are achieved within agreed scope and timelines.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, vendors and strategic partners.
- Maintain accurate bid and contract registers, business development pipelines, and periodic activity reports.
- HND/B.Sc./B.Eng. in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or any other relevant Engineering discipline.
- 7-10 years of relevant experience in upstream oil and gas business development, technical sales, bid and tender management, or oilfield services.
- Good knowledge of NIPEX, SAP Ariba and other client procurement platforms.
- Understanding of upstream regulatory requirements, NCDMB and Nigerian Content compliance.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Professional membership of NSE or COREN will be an added advantage.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment in a growing energy company.