🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) – 8 Positions

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) MIS Accountant
2.) Supply Chain Specialist
3.) Legal Counsel
4.) SCIN Intelligence Analyst
5.) SOC Manager
6.) ER / IR Advisor
7.) Policy and Compensation Advisor
8.) HR Generalist

Job Title: MIS Accountant

Job ID: R154938
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Business Unit: Finance

Job Description

• The Management Information Support Accountant will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting accurate financial and management information to internal and external stakeholders.
• The role involves preparing monthly Fund performance reports, analyzing financial performance, and coordinating periodic reports for the management, trustee board, regulators and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Fund Performance Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual FUND performance reports against internal and external benchmarks.
• Generate monthly PENCOM Reports and submit in line with the timelines
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Generate management information reports that provide insights into the financial performance of the Fund.

Data Management:

• Maintain and update FUND and relevant benchmarks database and systems.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial and non-financial data.
• Develop and implement processes for data collection, validation, and reporting.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and respond to audit queries.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with various departments (e.g. Investment front and back office) to gather and analyze financial information.
• Communicate financial performance and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinating periodic reports for the management, board, and PENCOM
• Coordinate the preparation of bi-annual pensioners’ newsletter

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in financial accounting and reporting within the pension fund industry.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operation and finance policies and procedures.

What we need from you?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) required! (At least one)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the pension fund industry or financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
•   Proficiency in Investment Management Systems and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist

Reference ID: R155561
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Supply Chain Specialist - RtP position is a key member of the Ikeja-based Supply Chain Ops SNBO team supporting Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN).
• As an individual contributor, you are responsible to liaise and collaborate with various levels of stakeholders to address inquiries, resolve issues on a timely manner and establish preventive action plans moving forward.

What’s the role?

• You will be responsible for the efficient and timely processing of demands/requests to Purchase Requisitions and/or Service Entries in support of the assigned Shell business entities and region.
• You will also conduct data analysis and presentation to support the Operations Manager/Line Manager, Operations Excellence (OE) team or other relevant group to conduct deep-dive Key Performance Indicators (KPI) analysis on a regular basis to drive CI (Continuous Improvement) mindset especially in the areas of automation and/or POT (Payment on Time) delivery.

Your further accountabilities will include:

• Position will be performing activities such as creation and amendment of Purchase Requisition and/or Service Entry.
• Act as a first point of contact of the end users within the scope.
• Work and engage closely with AP (Accounts Payable), business stakeholders, vendors (if applicable) and relevant team member to resolve outstanding issues on invoices.
• Support and drive issue analysis to identify gaps and emerging issues in processes and procedures where KPI targets are concern.
• Perform assigned ERP/SAP Super User Role. (address “how to” questions, perform training and testing to support the process and IT related change activities in area of responsibility, raise enhancement requests and participate in the review together with the process experts).
• Perform other roles within the scope of the process and/or departmental/SNBO initiatives as assigned and agreed with the Line Manager. (ex. CI Projects, Focal in Visual Management Board or KPI Analysis, Emergency Response Team etc.).
• Collaborate with end-users to ensure their requisitions are fulfilled in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Assist Accounts Payables in the resolution of procurement issues associated with vendor invoices.
• Work closely with Business Stakeholders, Accounts Payable and RtP Analysts and ensure vendors are paid timely.
• Identify and resolve non-compliant activities through awareness, training and escalation and working with the business stakeholders, Finance and Accounts Payable to resolve POT issues.
• Identified Process Experts and first point of contact for complex queries and requests.
• Provide back-up support to other team members.

What we need from you?

• We’re keen to hear from individuals with preferably minimum of 2 years of working experience in Requisition-to-Pay (RtP) processes.
• Knowledge of RtP processes and ERP (SAP) System functionality.
• Understand the high-level Requisition-to-Pay (RtP) policies, processes, systems.
• Understand the correct procurement system and channel per spend category and advise the business.
• Understand the key interfaces and interdependencies between Contracting and Procurement (CP) processes, controls, and systems and those of other Shell departments such as Finance, Projects, etc. and external partners.
• Awareness of the Manual of Authority, i.e., can describe who can commit money on behalf of Shell and understand Shell’s governance/contract signatory process and where this ties in to the RtP process and systems.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of IT System, Data analysis, Visualization & SAP Certification is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Legal Counsel

Job ID.: R156684
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

• If you are a strategic thinker with significant experience in managing and resolving complex disputes, then this could be your chance to leverage business insights and dispute resolution skills to enable Shell’s strategy and purpose.  You will play a role in transforming Shell Legal into a simpler, agile and more affordable function.

Where you fit in?

• As Legal Counsel in the Global Litigation - Sub-Saharan Africa organisation, located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria you will report to the Team Lead - Environmental Litigation, Nigeria.
• You will be a key member of the SPDC Litigation Team accountable for managing disputes in litigation, arbitration and other adversarial proceedings including handling regulatory challenges in Nigeria .
• Matters cover an extraordinary range of cases of key importance to SPDC businesses, including some highly specialized, complex cases of significant strategic, financial and reputational importance.
• The role has a particular focus on matters arising under Nigerian law but given the breadth of the geographic region which the team supports, you will also handle disputes arising under or being conducted in other legal systems.
• You must therefore have excellent legal and strategic judgement coupled with strong business partnering, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You must collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple business and organizational lines to handle matters to further business objectives and protect shareholder interests.

What’s the role?

• As Legal Counsel you will provide proactive guidance to the businesses supported, seek out and propose appropriate solutions to disputes and litigation and co-ordinate input from multiple business, legal and other functional stakeholders to deliver business strategy.

More specifically your role will include:

• Identifying critical legal issues and strategic business options based on complex and ambiguous data.
• Developing a case management plan for each assigned matter.
• Providing strategic advice on litigation and arbitration procedure and tactics.
• Collaborating with and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders with diverse cultural backgrounds, with ability to adapt style and communication technique for different stakeholders.
• Drawing the attention of management to legal implications of rulings, decisions and case resolutions in a proactive, timely and business-oriented manner.
• Support the Team Lead - Environmental Litigation and Managing Counsel Sub Saharan Africa in the management of some divestment sensitive environmental litigations
• Ensuring significant litigation risks are reported within the Group Control framework, including maintaining matters on the Group-wide matter management database and recommending legal contingencies and provisioning relating to litigation matters.
• Engaging and managing external counsel, including the negotiation and execution of non-hours based alternative fee arrangements (AFAs).
• Driving and promoting Shell’s international arbitration network and developing Shell or industry positions on significant legal issues.
• Monitoring and highlighting significant legal developments.
• Lead any required disclosure exercise as it concerns SPDC in respect of foreign Litigations
• Espousing Shell’s Business Principles and being committed to continuous improvement.
• Adopting a learner mindset to maximise our performance, live our values, grow trust in Shell, inspire and engage.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings and other court papers, collating evidential materials, preparing witnesses and attending court proceeding.
• Seeking challenge and setting stretch targets for own performance and supporting and developing less experienced lawyers and support staff.
• Encouraging and contributing to a team culture of strong performance, collaboration and an enterprise first mentality.
• Lead some continuance improvement initiatives within the team

What we need from you?

• In order to enable Shell’s strategy by resolving complex disputes you will require significant prior experience of managing high-value oil & gas disputes, including drafting pleadings (desirable) and court appearance in the superior courts of record in Nigeria.

Furthermore, you will have:

• A Certificate of Call to Bar as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria for a minimum period of 5 years and significant experience in private practice in a top law firm in Nigeria of not more than 10 years.
• A Degree in Law (LL. B Hons.) from a Nigerian University. Possession of a Master’s degree (LL.M) will be an added advantage.
• Significant experience leading, project managing and/or acting as integrator in a team.
• Superb interpersonal skills and ability to work seamlessly with a diverse range of business clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in disputes involving sovereign states or state-owned entities (desirable).
• A well-developed external network within the disputes community in Nigeria.
• Mastery of evidential and court procedural rules in Nigeria
• Learner mindset and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work in cross-jurisdictional teams.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: SCIN Intelligence Analyst

Reference ID: R156721
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Where You Fit In?

• Manage Intelligence end-to-end for all Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCIN).
• The SCiN Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for collecting and synthesizing of all available security related information with the objective of identifying trends and threats that may impact Shell assets and operations in its areas of operations and analyzing same for the provision of timely tactical and strategic intelligence in support of SCiN Operations.
• The Analyst shall compile information, analyze findings, make interpretations, and write comprehensive reports required to ensure SCiN retains in-depth and current knowledge of the political and security environment of Operational areas eco-system through Identifying trends and analyzing same for the provision of timely tactical and strategic intelligence in support of Company Operations.

What’s the Role?

• The role will manage and be responsible for the Intelligence Requirement of all Shell companies in Nigeria.
• Role is specialist in nature and requires a highly motivated individual with very strong, technical, professional, integration and collaboration skills applicable to both industry and Government circles.
• The candidate will report solid line to the Security Manager, SNEPCo and Lagos and a strong working relationship with relevant Managers in the Security Function and other functions across SCIN.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the Intelligence function, including administration of personnel, budget control, systems, and procedures.
• Manages the entire intelligence process, including information collection, processing and delivery of products.
• Ensures all Intelligence Function activities are compliant with international and national legislative requirements, Shell standards and guidelines, VPSHR and procedural/functional best practice.
• Maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures within the Intelligence Function and where necessary develop new procedures.
• Manage information exchange and relationships across SCIN and the wider industry on the platform of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS).
• Drive and maintain an understanding of the Primary Information Requirements of the key decision makers in the business.
• Provide guidance and advice to SCIN LT, Country Security Manager, SCIN Security LT and key decision makers on the capabilities, limitations, and functional value of SCIN Intelligence.
• Prepare actionable security reports, including Threat Assessments (TAs), Situation Reports (SITREPS), Information updates, support Security Risk Assessment (SRAs) and threat updates for Security leadership.
• Oversee the population and maintenance of the SCIN Intelligence database, including preparation of graphs, charts, tables and other visualization vehicles for data presentation.
• Produce Intelligence Assessments of the operating environment as required.
• Provide regular threat updates to include general summary, key events, threat trends, change in threat and threat assessments. Lead and develop integration of the Security Intelligence with the rest of the business.
• Managing Intelligence across organisations, businesses, functions, and different geographical locations
• Entrenching Intelligence culture and disposition across the various organisations, businesses, and functions.
• Upskilling and making fit-for-purpose the available intelligence resources and personnel.
• Managing/improving relationship with the GSA High Command (Police Area Commanders/DPOs, Battalion Commanders, EFCC, NDLEA, LASTMA etc) for effective collaboration and liaison.

Requirements
What we need from you?

• At least, a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution
• At least 5 of service in an  Intelligence Organisation or Intelligence arm of a Government Security Agency/Para-military/Military  or Intelligence producing private/commercial establishment.
• Industrial security experience and profession certification is an added advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with good data management skill
• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience in leading and managing teams.
• Must demonstrate can do spirit, be highly motivated and a goal getter.
• An analytical mind and well-developed interpersonal skills for interaction with Stakeholders at different levels within and outside the organization.
• A strong and committed team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Security Operation Center (SOC) Manager

Reference ID: R156722
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Where You Fit In?

• To manage security risks across SCiN activities including land, riverine and offshore movements by maintaining situational awareness and a common operating picture through establishing and managing the Lagos Security Operation Center (primary SOC), all other SOCs and Security Control Rooms (SCR).
• Provide leadership and coordination/supervision across SOC personnel. Establish, develop, and manage multiple industry-standard SOCs utilizing advanced technology including vehicle/vessel tracking, communications, etc. Integrate other supporting teams/personnel providing a cross-functional/business approach.
• Develop and write plans and standard operating procedures to manage security risks and emergencies.

What’s the Role?

• The position is expected to directly manage 3 supervisors and up to 50 contractor personnel directly or indirectly supporting SOC activities.
• Synergy is required between SOCs and security escorts and therefore this position will strongly interact with Security Logistics on operational matters and serve as a point of escalation where required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all SCIN SOC and SCR personnel.
• Identify SOC & SCR personnel competency gaps and implement a training closure plan as required.
• Fully integrate Intelligence reporting into SOC processes to ensure direct line of sight is provided and how it impacts daily SCiN activities.
• Identify, procure and implement cutting-edge technology (Tetra, IVMS, etc) and supporting procedures to track both vehicles and vessels on land, rivers and offshore.
• Drive the procurement and installation of hardware, software, and procedures to maintain voice communications between SOCs and mobile assets (land, riverine and offshore)
• Help build and strengthen relationships with GSA escort providers and SPY supporting SCiN operations.
• Maintain relationships between STASCO, Marine and land logistics personnel ensuring SOCs maintain a complete holistic picture of SCiN and Shell Group activities.
• Oversee correct implementation of SOL procedures ensuring rigorous processes are followed to manage security risks and remain effective.
• Maintaining and updating Escort Procedures and induction programmes ensuring safe, secure operations which comply with Shell Group VPSHRs and SOC SOPS.
• Investigating all security incidents involving land and marine movement ensuring gaps are identified and closed and lessons learnt captured and cascaded.
• Integrate the daily logistics task planning of land and marine teams as part of the common operating picture.

Requirements
What do we need from you?

• At least, a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields will be an advantage.
• At least 5 years of service in a similar role or a highly talented individual with multiple skills and easily adaptable
• Professional industrial security certification (PSP and/or CPP from ASIS or equivalent body) is an advantage.
• Good  knowledge of the security situation in the country, especially Lagos State and Southwest Nigeria, the Niger Delta region and the Gulf of Guinea
• Ideally, prior Security Operation Centre experience
• Strong program management, analytics, planning, communication and writing skills. Ability to work across teams and collaborate with others to deliver results.
• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience in leading and managing teams.
• Ability to manage and drive cost reduction: drive creativity and innovation.
• Good computing skills and experience with managing data, creating, and managing simple databases and general use of spreadsheets for activity planning.
• Experience with SharePoint and use of Excel may be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: ER / IR Advisor

Job ID: R156593
Location: Warri, Delta
Job Type: Full-time

Where You Fit in?
Providing a world class HR experience to employees and line managers is essential in a changing and competitive landscape.  As we transition to cleaner forms of energy, the challenge facing Shell and the wider energy industry in the coming decades is considerable.  As a Human Resources professional, you have an important role in building a great place to work for our people, enabling them to be their best, which in turns supports Shell to be its best.  You will be on the front line of creating exceptional HR experiences, provided HR support to employees and Line Managers.

• Employee Relations and Employee Engagement including participating in local consultation processes and requirements, managing external risks and ensuring compliance with external legislative requirements, and develop and leverage relationships with internal Employee Representative bodies.
• Industrial relations including engaging with the with the Union and employer associations, preventing and managing industrial action, and Participation in Industry liaison / networks.
• HSSE, Compliance & Ethics including collaborating with key Management stakeholders, lead HR investigations and other complaints and other grievances, in addition, ensure a duty of care towards employees and contractors.
• Strong organizational sensing leveraging feedback from Employees, Leaders, Employee Representative bodies, HR Advice, and data analytics. Being able to understand the mood and risk areas in the organization and anticipate the topics can create unhealthy conflict or longer-term disengagement.
• Advise on employee relations impacts related to organizational change, reductions in workforce, acquisitions and divestitures. Change management experience.
• Act as trusted advisor/offer coaching to senior leaders (formal/informal).
• Run proactive interventions aimed at improving quality of leadership and the employee experience.
• Drive and support an inclusive workforce in the country/location.
• Capability and community building including ensuring robust information & knowledge management relating to country specific ER/IR content and collaborate with HR to ensure good solid knowledge of Labour Practices standards internally and keeping up to date with the external news and developments.

Requirements
We’re keen to hear from HR professionals who have at least 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role.

Beyond that, we’d like to see the following on your CV:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related degree
• Experience communicating with managers and employees and providing advice and expertise in HR areas such as business partnering, employment laws, and compensation and benefits.
• Good knowledge of HR Information and Analysis skills
• Labour and Employment Law knowledge
• Collective Bargaining and Negotiation skills
• Grievance and Disciplinary case management skills
• Change management and Employee Engagement skills
• Strong communication and written skills
• Proven diagnostic and investigation skills
• Professional HR certification - CIPM Membership and/or relevant international HR certifications will be an added advantage
• Professional experience in either Industrial Relations, Business Partnering, or Compensation, Benefits, or Policy experience will be a significant advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Policy and Compensation Advisor

Job ID: R156585
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Where You Fit In?

• Providing a world class HR experience to employees and line managers is essential in a changing and competitive landscape.
• As we transition to cleaner forms of energy, the challenge facing Shell and the wider energy industry in the coming decades is considerable.
• As a Human Resources professional, you have an important role in building a great place to work for our people, enabling them to be their best, which in turns supports Shell to be its best.
• You will be on the front line of creating exceptional HR experiences, provided HR support to employees and Line Managers.

What’s the Role?
HR Policy & Compensation Advisor
As a member of the HR team, you will:

• Collaborate with the HR Advisors, relevant country and global HR leadership and organization’s management on global and local policies, compensation and benefits topics for renewal or negotiation of new Collective Labour Agreements (CLAs) to enable competitive and affordable pay positioning.
• Provide sound policy and compensation advise to Line managers and HR colleagues as a subject matter expert.
• Work as a specialist on end-to-end compensation policy.
• Support the country annual pay review and participate in pay benchmarking exercises.
• Require deep understanding of relevant legislation/ policy developments / regulatory frameworks and ensures compliance.
• Maintain external professional/ research networks that shape policies at country level or global strategic policy.
• Support and may lead global / local policy reviews and development.

Requirements
What we need from you?

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related Degree
• Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience communicating with managers and employees and providing advice and expertise in HR areas such as business partnering, employment laws, and compensation and benefits.
• Good knowledge of HR Information and Analysis skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Labour and Employment Law knowledge
• Strong communication and written skills
• Proven diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Professional HR certification - CIPM Membership and/or relevant international HR certifications will be an added advantage.
• Professional experience in either Industrial Relations, Business Partnering, or Compensation, Benefits, or Policy experience will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: HR Generalist

Job ID: R156599
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full-time

Where You Fit in?

• Providing a world class HR experience to employees and line managers is essential in a changing and competitive landscape.
• As we transition to cleaner forms of energy, the challenge facing Shell and the wider energy industry in the coming decades is considerable.
• As a Human Resources professional, you have an important role in building a great place to work for our people, enabling them to be their best, which in turns supports Shell to be its best.
• You will be on the front line of creating exceptional HR experiences, provided HR support to employees and Line Managers.

What’s the Role?
As member of our HR team, you will:

• Support the Line Managers with key people, organizational management and resourcing activities, whilst delivering a seamless and exceptional employee experience
• Provide quality HR advice and coaching support to employees and line managers on a range of people related issues and cases
• Diagnose incoming requests to establish the needs of the line manager and/or employees; and subsequently taking ownership for resolution and seamless integration with other HR Centres of excellence and parts of the HR model.
• Support resourcing processes in collaboration with other operations teams/global teams for the execution of local and international transfers

Requirements
We’re keen to hear from HR professionals who have at least 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role.

Beyond that, we’d like to see the following on your CV:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related degree
• Experience communicating with managers and employees and providing advice and expertise in HR areas such as business partnering, employment laws, and compensation and benefits.
• Good knowledge of HR Information and Analysis skills
• Labour and Employment Law knowledge
• Strong communication and written skills
• Proven diagnostic and investigation skills
• Professional HR certification - CIPM Membership and/or relevant international HR certifications will be an added advantage
• Professional experience in either Industrial Relations, Business Partnering, or Compensation, Benefits, or Policy experience will be a significant advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online