Risk Management Specialist
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Zigma Limited, an indigenous Nigerian energy company, is hiring a Risk Management Specialist on a full-time basis. The role involves conducting risk assessments, developing contingency plans, supporting project managers, and monitoring risk exposure across upstream, midstream, and downstream energy projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, ten years of oil and gas experience, and proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and Primavera P6.
- Full-time role with an indigenous Nigerian energy company operating across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.
- Requires 10 years of oil and gas technical experience covering onshore, offshore, and deep offshore activities.
- Involves risk assessments, contingency planning, KPI development, and cross-functional coordination with QA, HSE, Drilling, and other teams.
- PMP, PMBOK, Kaizen, or Lean Management certification is an added advantage.
- Application method is by sending a CV via email.
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- Required10+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, Risk Management, Project ManagementThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full-time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Risk Management Specialist evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Zigma Limited and the role in Not specified.
- Add concrete examples related to internship, Risk Management, Project Management, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Jobzilla Nigeria; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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Original source description
Risk Management Specialist at Zigma Limited ⏲ Aug 10, 2026, 9:39 AM ⋕ View all Oil & Gas jobs Zigma Limited is an independent, indigenous energy company in Nigeria. Zigma’s mission, under its CEO Funmi Ogbue, is to become the first female-led ‘mini-major’ with interests in the upstream, midstream and downstream energy sectors, first in Nigeria and then in Africa more widely. Aligning with Funmi’s passion for improving local communities, Zigma will place Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies at the heart of its operations and aims to become a champion for the responsible development of African energy projects–at the same time as delivering significant value to its investors and partners. Too often, women and children in Africa suffer the worst from the over-zealous exploitation of energy resources. Zigma believes this should stop. Join us on our journey. Use the menu below to find out more about becoming a partner, an investor or a team member. You can find out more about our current projects and partners by using the links here. Together, we will show that responsible, thoughtful behaviour can make a difference. And deliver long term economic benefits: to our investors, countries and our communities. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Risk Management Specialist Location : Nigeria Employment Type: Full-time Responsibilities: Risk & Mitigation: Interface with other entities on the challenges of prompt execution in the initial phases to support successful outcomes. Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans. Act as focal for alignment of priorities with internal clients (QA, Eng, HSE, C&P, FOPS, Drilling, Tech Log, etc.): Identification and development of KPIs for project Risks Support project managers in implementing risk management plans. Identification of Project related risks with proposals for mitigations, and recovery measures. Support audits (internal/external), PJC reviews, QA/QC, and methodology improvements. Follow up with projects on developing issues and matters arising from coordination meetings with internal clients Propose mitigation means / solutions for interface issues resolution Represent PPM in all coordination activities between Major Projects and other entities: Review of planning & work progress, drilling work program, FOPs work program, other project work program etc. Monitor and report risk exposure and risk burndown trends (qualitative and trend-based). Maintain documentation on risk management processes and outcomes. Performance Management: Ensure that project performance KPIs / objectives consider potential risks and opportunities. Use Project Definition Rating Index from PR2 to identify the Milestones and LDs into contracts or Items to be instructed via a Scope Change Notice (internal to Company) / Change Order Instruction ( To Contractor). Benefit analysis -balance risk-taking with the achievement of long-term objectives, faster decisions Data-driven insights from risk assessments inform performance strategies directly schedule and or costs or less margin. Identify how the PPM & project can respond proactively to emerging threats and uncertainties, continuously analyzing lookahead. Provide support and resources for projects: Propose support to projects to create/improve their processes and procedures. Improve and learn from experience: Share regular feedback with local contractors to better work together from one project to another Gather and share lesson learned from projects Nigeria regarding project performance including project benchmarks with Onetech and PJC. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering PMBOK, PMP, Kaizen and/or Lean Management belt would be a plus. Proficiency in use of MS Office Suite, SAP and Primavera P6 (monte-Carlo), Safran. Ten (10) years of experience: with a sound oil and gas technical background in onshore, offshore and deep offshore activities. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. View all Jobs in Nigeria Rivers State