2 Graduate Vacancies At Sahara Group

Sahara Group nutures businesses in the energy sector. These companies operate essentially within the energy industry and its associated sub-sectors. The Group consists of individuals, who are determined to make a positive impact on the business environment.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

1. Job Title: IT Desktop Support Analyst
Location: Nigeria
Job Description 

• The Role of the Desktop Support Analyst is to maintain and operate computer systems and/or network. The duties of an IT support analyst are wide-ranging and vary widely from one organization to another.
• The IT Support team is charged with installing, supporting and maintaining desktop computing systems; planning for and responding to service outages and other problems that may arise.
• To perform the job well, the role holder must demonstrate a blend of technical skills in desktop operating systems technologies, system administration and use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Other duties may include: End user education and IT Project implementation.

Key Deliverables 

• Provide first level technology support and escalate issues to Tier 2 and 3 support when necessary
• Monitor and evaluate data network infrastructure: Switches, routers, data network devices, network links, GSM boosters, PBX, IP telephones and implement changes as required to improve performance.
• Monitor and evaluate voice network infrastructure: IP PBX, IP Phones, VoIP gateways, E1 lines and implement changes as required to improve performance.
• Interface with 3rd party service providers.
• Provide periodic reporting of IT Support operations.

Minimum Qualification/Experience 

• A Bachelor's degree in the field of Computer Science/Engineering
• 0 - 3 years qualitative experience in technology deployment or support
• Certifications will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skill, ability to work virtually, fluency in English as a contract language.

Knowledge/Skills: 

• Good Knowledge of windows 2008 Server operating system and Network Infrastructure (Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, File Services, etc.)
• Hardware and software troubleshooting skills· Good understanding of windows based applications and their interaction with the underlying operating system environment (Registry, System Services, Component application subsystem etc.)
• Dexterity in setting up and managing switches and routers
• Good report writing skills
• Good IT process understanding
• Very good problem solving skills - frequently under various sorts of constraints and stress

Personality Traits: 

• Highly analytical, hard-working,
• Creative & Logical,· Organized, Professional conduct,
• Resourceful,
• Good interpersonal skills Working

Relationships: 

• 2nd and 3rd Tier IT Support team
• 3rd party service providers
• Sahara Group staff
• Other Stakeholders

2. Job Title: Legal Manager
Location: Any City, Nigeria
Job Summary 

• Candidate will be reporting directly to Head, Legal and he/she will manage subordinates and assume ultimately responsibility for their work product.
• The candidate's strong background knowledge in either or all of the following areas- litigation, energy, power, regulatory liaison, corporate/commercial or company secretarial would be advantageous.

Key Deliverables 

• Negotiating medium to high risk transactions with minimal supervision.
• Assisting the Head of Legal with high risk transactions or leading on various Nigerian power transactions and commercial negotiations.
• Researching and reviewing any new statutory and regulatory enactments that may affect the various entities under the Sahara umbrella and advising management accordingly.
• Negotiating with third parties, including regulatory officials and their counsel on behalf of the company.
• Drafting and providing legal advice on corporate and commercial transactions.
• Technical subject matter knowledge and experience in Gas and Power transactions would be an added advantage
• Ensuring that companies comply with the requirements of the law in each jurisdiction Sahara is doing business in by working alongside local counsel.
• Review and determine cases for litigation and advise management accordingly.
• Interface with external counsel in respect of litigation that the company is involved in and advise on litigation strategy or propose alternative dispute resolution.
• Advising on the set up of and incorporation of new entities and new businesses.
• Company secretarial assistance where necessary.

Minimum Qualification/Experience 

• Law Degree from a commonwealth jurisdiction.
• BL from Nigerian Law School
• At least 10 years post call experience, 5 of which must be core experience in a law firm or commercial Oil and Gas environment.
• Geographical mobility within and outside Nigeria where necessary
• The ideal candidate will have between 8-10 years of transactional work experience which preferably includes power sector experience in a law firm or an in-house position where the candidate has demonstrated an understanding of working on deals and transactions and has worked with external counsel on big ticket transactions.
• The candidate should ideally have a robust deal list.

Knowledge/Skills 

• Technical knowledge of energy, power, gas industry
• Experience in working with regulators
• Strong IT Skills (Word and Excel)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiating and drafting skills.

Team Player: 

• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Ability to supervise and manage line reports
• Attention to detail
• Strong issue spotting and problem solving skills
• Committed and a go-getter.

Working Relationships: 

• Team members and colleagues within the various Sahara group of companies
• Executive Management and Board Members
• External Lawyers, clients and other business partners

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV's to: recruiter@sahara-group.com