Enter a job title or keyword

Admin Manager (Downstream Oil & Gas Sector)

IRECRUITERS AFRICA


Job Location:

Kano - Nigeria

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 25 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Company: Our client is a diversified Nigerian company with interests in the energy and related sectors. The company provides products and services to a range of commercial and institutional customers and continues to explore opportunities to strengthen its market presence and expand its business relationships across Nigeria.

As part of its continued growth the company is seeking an experienced Admin Manager to oversee and coordinate administrative and operational support across its activities in Northern Nigeria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient administration facilities management logistics coordination resource management and smooth day-to-day operations across the region.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate administrative operations across the Northern region.
Develop and implement effective administrative processes policies and procedures to support regional operations.
Coordinate the day-to-day administrative activities of offices facilities and operational locations across the region.
Manage office facilities utilities maintenance security and general workplace requirements.
Coordinate regional logistics transportation accommodation travel arrangements and other administrative support services.
Supervise and coordinate administrative staff across regional locations to ensure effective service delivery.
Ensure offices and operational locations are adequately equipped with the resources required for effective operations.
Manage administrative vendors service providers contractors and other third-party suppliers.
Negotiate with vendors and service providers to achieve cost-effective and quality service delivery.
Monitor administrative expenses and ensure spending is within approved budgets.
Maintain proper records of company assets equipment facilities leases and other administrative resources.
Coordinate the allocation maintenance and replacement of company assets across the region.
Support the onboarding and relocation of employees within the region where required.
Work closely with HR to support employee welfare attendance accommodation travel and other administrative needs.
Coordinate internal movements meetings events and other regional activities.
Ensure timely renewal and maintenance of relevant permits licenses service agreements leases and other administrative documentation.
Liaise with relevant government agencies local authorities landlords community representatives and other external stakeholders where necessary.
Establish and maintain effective administrative controls across regional locations.
Identify operational and administrative gaps and recommend practical solutions.
Monitor service providers and ensure agreed service standards are consistently maintained.
Prepare regular reports on administrative activities expenditure assets facilities logistics and other regional operational matters.
Ensure compliance with company policies administrative procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Travel across Northern Nigeria as required to monitor and support regional operations.


Requirements
Key Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management Public Administration or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in administration operations facilities management or a related role.
Proven experience managing administrative or operational activities across multiple locations.
Experience in the downstream oil and gas sector or a related energy environment will be an added advantage.
Experience supervising and coordinating administrative teams.
Strong experience in facilities logistics vendor asset and general office management.
Experience coordinating regional operations across multiple offices branches sites or operational locations.
Strong knowledge of administrative processes controls and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to manage vendors negotiate service agreements and control administrative costs.
Strong organisational coordination and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative management tools.
Good knowledge of the Northern Nigerian business and operating environment.
Willingness to travel extensively across the Northern region.


Benefits
Compensation: Highly Negotiable Other Benefits.


Required Skills:

Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in administration operations facilities management or a related role. Proven experience managing administrative or operational activities across multiple locations. Experience in the downstream oil and gas sector or a related energy environment will be an added advantage. Experience supervising and coordinating administrative teams. Strong experience in facilities logistics vendor asset and general office management. Experience coordinating regional operations across multiple offices branches sites or operational locations. Strong knowledge of administrative processes controls and best practices. Demonstrated ability to manage vendors negotiate service agreements and control administrative costs. Strong organisational coordination and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative management tools. Good knowledge of the Northern Nigerian business and operating environment. Willingness to travel extensively across the Northern region.


Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management Public Administration or a related field.