Director General

Director General

Downstream Oil & Gas

Location: West/Central Africa

Package: Senior appointment level 

Employment: Executive appointment | Resident position

Sector: Downstream Oil & Gas / Petroleum Products

Energy Jobline has been exclusively engaged to support the appointment of a Director General for a significant national energy organisation operating within the downstream Oil & Gas sector in Africa.

This is a highly senior executive appointment with responsibility for the strategic, operational and commercial leadership of the organisation.

The successful candidate will oversee the procurement, importation, storage, transportation, distribution and commercialisation of refined petroleum products, while ensuring security of supply, operational excellence and strong commercial performance.

The position requires an experienced downstream leader with a strong understanding of international petroleum markets, fuel supply chains and the complexities of operating within a nationally important energy organisation.

Key Responsibilities

The Director General will:

• Provide overall strategic and operational leadership of the organisation
• Lead commercial performance, financial planning, budgeting and performance management
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for refined petroleum products
• Ensure security of supply while maintaining competitive commercial terms
• Lead negotiations with international suppliers, refiners, trading houses and logistics providers
• Oversee petroleum importation, storage, transportation and distribution operations
• Drive improvements across the downstream supply chain and identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency
• Manage major commercial contracts and strategic supplier relationships
• Develop relationships with government authorities, regulators, financial institutions and international partners
• Ensure compliance with national legislation, international standards and corporate governance requirements
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing executive and management team
• Promote the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an accomplished downstream Oil & Gas executive with:

• Minimum 15 years’ progressively senior experience within the downstream Oil & Gas sector
• At least 10 years’ executive or senior management experience
• Demonstrable experience in the procurement and supply of refined petroleum products at national or regional level
• Strong knowledge of fuel trading, shipping/logistics, storage operations and petroleum supply chains
• Experience managing significant commercial contracts and international supplier relationships
• Strong commercial and financial capability
• Experience working with governments, state-owned organisations or other complex stakeholder environments
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous

Experience gained within a National Oil Company (NOC), major international Oil & Gas company, commodity trading organisation or major downstream energy business would be particularly relevant.

These requirements reflect the client’s original criteria, including the 15/10-year experience thresholds and preferred NOC/IOC/trading-house background.

Languages

Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take leadership responsibility for a nationally significant downstream energy organisation and play a central role in its future strategy, commercial development and operational performance.

The position is a resident executive appointment in West Africa.

Initial mobilisation and relocation support may be available separately and additional elements of the final executive package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

The appointment will initially be on a fixed-term executive contract, with final duration and terms to be confirmed with the successful candidate.

Recruitment Process

Suitable candidates will initially interview confidentially with Energy Jobline before selected individuals are presented to the client for the next stages of the executive selection process.

All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence.