Chief of Staff / Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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A major energy-sector stakeholder is hiring a Chief of Staff / COO to serve as the operational lead for the Office of the CEO, driving strategy execution, office operations, financial management, HR, procurement, legal/governance, and government coordination. The role is full-time and based in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria.
- Operational lead for the Office of the CEO in a major energy company
- Full-time role with locations in Abuja and Lagos
- Covers people operations, finance, legal, governance, and cross-functional delivery
- Requires strong coordination with government agencies and executive stakeholders
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Chief of Staff / Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a Major Energy Company - The People Practice (2 Openings) ⏲ Sep 9, 2026, 8:07 AM ⋕ View all Manufacturing & Production jobs The People Practice - Our client, a major stakeholder in the energy sector, is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Chief of Staff / Chief Operating Officer (COO) Locations : Abuja and Lagos Employment Type: Full Time Job Role This role provides oversight across People and office operations, financial administration, legal, corporate governance processes, and cross-functional delivery while enabling the CEO to focus on policy leadership, stakeholder engagement, and other strategic priorities. Our client is looking to hire a Chief of Staff / Chief Operating Officer (COO), who will serve as the operational lead for the Office of the CEO, ensuring that strategy translates into coordinated execution. Role Purpose The role acts as the central coordination point across teams, establishing operating rhythms, driving accountability, and ensuring resources, people, and processes are aligned to deliver the office mandate effectively. Responsibilities: Office Operations & Execution: Drive execution of strategic initiatives and ensure timely delivery of agreed outcomes. Lead day-to-day operations of the Office of the CEO to ensure efficient and effective execution of priorities. Establish and maintain operating structures, workflows, reporting mechanisms, and decision-making processes across units under supervision. Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements to increase efficiency. Financial Management: Coordinate logistics and resource allocation to support office activities. Oversee Finance functions across the organization. Manage organization budgeting, expenditure tracking, and administrative controls. Ensure operational spending aligns with approved budgets and applicable guidelines. Strategic Coordination & Leadership Support: Serve as a central coordination point across teams to maintain focus on key initiatives. Support preparation for executive meetings, briefings, reviews, and decision forums. Track actions and ensure follow-through across stakeholders. Manage prioritization and execution of the CEO's agenda and strategic commitments. Stakeholder & Government Coordination: Coordinate administrative engagement with government agencies, ministries, and relevant public institutions. Facilitate cross-agency collaboration where required to support delivery objectives. Ensure alignment with federal procedures, protocols, and reporting expectations. HR & Operations: Coordinate the CEO's travel arrangements and motorcade logistics Manage fleet, drivers, and transportation. Oversee the end-to-end procurement processes across the different teams (Projects, Office Admin etc) in the organization. Establish clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all direct reports and unit heads, driving a culture of meritocracy and accountability. Oversee payroll administration, benefits, and employee engagement strategies to maintain high morale and retention in a high-pressure environment. Manage office logistics, facilities, and supplies Maintain office equipment and technology infrastructure Supervise physical security, facilities management, and digital infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted, secure, and remote-capable operations for the Office of the CEO. Design and implement a robust human resource strategy tailored to a high-performance executive office, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and continuous capability development. Oversee security coordination with relevant agencies Legal & Corporate Governance: Ensure flawless secretariat support for board meetings, executive retreats, and ministerial briefing cycles. Maintain statutory records, board resolutions, and institutional memory. Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and execution of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and third-party contracts, managing external legal counsel where necessary. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate operational, legal, and reputational risks to the Office of the CEO. Ensure all operations, partnerships, and initiatives comply with relevant Nigerian laws, public procurement guidelines, and energy sector regulations (e.g., the Petroleum Industry Act - PIA, where applicable). Qualifications Hands-on experience: navigating both corporate boardrooms (private sector) and government ministries, departments, and agencies (public sector / civil service structures). Direct experience: working within the Nigerian energy sector (Oil & Gas, Power, or Renewable Energy). Certifications in project management or agile methodologies Direct experience: owning and managing large-scale operational budgets with strict financial discipline and low variances. Active membership in relevant professional bodies. Proven track record of directly managing multi-functional teams (spanning HR, Admin, Finance, and Legal) of at least 15 people. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Engineering, Public Policy, or a highly related field. Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), or Law (LL.M). Previous success establishing a corporate Project Management Office (PMO) or leading an institutional transformation unit. A minimum of 10–12 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years serving in a senior operations capacity, management consulting, or as a Chief of Staff. Must have skills: Highly tech-savvy with practical experience: leveraging modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and integrity. Translates complex data, financial models, and legal briefs into actionable recommendations for CEO. Polished written and verbal communication skills Exceptional stakeholder management Skilled in mapping, documenting, and scaling complex workflows and compliance frameworks. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State and 1 other location Lagos State , Abuja