Commercial Adviser, Gas
- Location
- Lagos
- Type of Employment
- Permanent
- Time Commitment
- Full time
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, (“Renaissance”) is a leading integrated energy company committed to advancing energy security and industrialisation across Nigeria and the African continent through sustainable and innovative solutions. We are seeking highly performing, experienced and skilled professionals with the drive to create significant business impact. Applicants are advised not to apply for more than one of the advertised roles. Please apply ONLY for the role that best aligns with your qualifications, skills and experience.
Job Purpose
The Commercial Adviser, Gas role is part of the Agreements and Gas Market Development Team within the Gas and Commercial function. As Renaissance pursue the vision to be Africa’s leading energy company, gas will play a key role in enabling energy security and industrialization in a sustainable manner.
The Commercial Advisor/Market Development Advisor will be assisting in the development of Renaissance’s domestic gas footprint with focus on origination/NBD but will also be involved in negotiation of gas contracts.
This is a key role, with a high external and internal profile focused on designing and developing new opportunities to enable meeting the Domestic Gas Delivery Obligations (DGDO) aspiration and target. Successful candidate will support negotiations and delivery of commercial agreements for Renaissance JV to harvest value in the domestic and export market, from its oil and gas development project and operations in Nigeria
The domestic gas market is fast-growing and holds a significant opportunity for Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited.
The Job location is Lagos
Individual Contributor or Supervisor role? Individual Contributor
Responsibilities
• Support and lead gas sales negotiations and work with cross-functional teams from Technical, Finance, Legal, Production, Economics and Commercial to execute the required commercial agreements (e.g., gas sales, transportation, liquid sales, balancing).
• Design and develop new gas opportunities for domestic gas growth leveraging on expertise and interpersonal relationship with the major industry gas players to synergize their customer gas utilization plan with Renaissance gas project development.
• Lead origination of new domestic gas customers, and accountable for maintaining and improving tools for active consumer funnel management.
• Focal point for Competitive Intelligence (CI) gathering and dissemination for gas matters.
• Build strong relationships with potential gas customers, Renaissance JV partners, government officials and other industry players.
• Prepare commercial inputs and “hold the pen” for PCNs and GIPs, securing mandates to investigate, negotiate and execute various business opportunities relating to the implementation of Renaissance’s gas strategy.
Interfaces: The role interfaces with both internal and external stakeholders which include:
Key Internal Interfaces
· Commercial Operations
· Economics
· Legal
· Petroleum Engineering
· Asset Teams
· Finance
· Local Content
External Interfaces:
· JV Partners
· Regulators
· Gas Offtakers
· Gas Aggregators
· Rengas
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in business, Geosciences or Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years’ relevant industry experience with a track record of delivery over the years. Commercial experience will be a plus.
Skills & Competencies
· Awareness of NBD/origination processes for delivery of gas agreements
· Understanding of the gas industry and gas contracts in Nigeria with experience dealing with Government agencies.
· Awareness of the Regulatory framework underpinning the gas monetization space under the PIA
· Economics awareness and strong value chain understating to support commercial structuring work.
· Good interpersonal and leadership skills with a flexible yet result-oriented style.
· Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
· Demonstrable ability to successfully collaborate across functional teams.
Benefits
Scam Alert:
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited does not request monetary payments (e.g. insurance policy, visa/work permit, HUET or HSSE training, special job offer, etc.) for employment. Individuals who are interested in opportunities within our organization will find open positions listed on the company websites Careers – Renaissance when available.
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited does not make use of employment forms; neither does the Company process CVs that have not been submitted through the proper websites: Careers – Renaissance
All successful applicants who receive an offer of employment from Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited would have been required to go through a formal and transparent recruitment process.
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Closing Date: 11th November 2026
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