Ugbizi Ogar
Administrator
Abuja,Fct
Summary
Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior executives and managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands. Seasoned Business Analyst offering over ten years of energy industry success. Accomplished at leveraging past lessons to inform future decision-making. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager, Business & Policy Advisor
HMSPR, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
2022.01 - Current
- Develop Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (HMSPR) technical speeches and business presentations Review incoming emails and summarize to facilitate timely approval and steer from the Honorable Minister
- Develop daily, weekly and ad-hoc reports to the Presidency and other key Stakeholders
- Represent the Minister's office in critical business meetings and committees assigned
- Identify viable business opportunities and develop high-level strategies that will support the realization of the business objectives for the Minister’s consideration
- Track Strategic Projects and Contracts and provide regular updates to facilitate the timely and effective resolution of identified issues and challenges.
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Participated in preparation of divisional budget and supported Minister's office in managing incoming reports, letters and file archives.
- Functioned as point of contact for project administrators and managers focused on timely and successful completion of full lifecycles of assigned projects.
- Analyzed and reported performance data, translating findings into practical improvement actions.
- Worked collaboratively with production, pricing and supply teams and served on health and safety committee.
- Eliminated functional bottlenecks by streamlining communication channels between management and employees.
- Interviewed, performed background checks, and recommended 15 business proposals under the National Gas Expansion Programme in 2021
- Met with stakeholders to establish favorable business relationships and support mutually beneficial interests.
- Identified performance inefficiencies through gap analysis and outlined sensible solutions.
- Researched gas producing competitors to build report of rising trends in global natural gas markets.
- Partnered with upper management in executing functional strategies and reporting capabilities.
- Boosted operational efficiency with development performance management template to facilitate more efficient performance reporting.
- Maximized resource utilization during gas expansion stakeholder engagements to uphold strict budget targets.
Technical Assistant - HMSPR
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
Abuja , FCT
2020.03 - 2022.01
- Carried out analysis of global crude oil and gas production and price, and prepared weekly ministerial reports to brief the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources.
- Analyzed policy initiatives of Ministry of Petroleum to ascertain needed input, desired output and outcomes.
- Carried out performance and variance analysis of the Ministry’s policies and programs
- Carried out due diligence of potential partners and service providers
- Carried out benchmark of energy policies and programs to ascertain global best practices and provide recommendations and policy driven solutions to positively impact the Ministry’sperformance.
- Created detailed and accurate reports outlining Nigeria's crude oil and gas production and supply information.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
- Drafted common document templates for use by executives and employees.
- Streamlined office operations by effectively monitoring and addressing client correspondence and data communications.
- Managed the Honorable Minister's calendar and recommended adjustments based on demand.
- Produced accurate National Gas expansion programme documentation and organized resources to smoothly execute changes.
Senior Energy Analyst
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC
2018.09 - 2020.02
- In the National Oil Company of Nigeria (NNPC), I was responsible for global and domestic energy analysis, oil and gas price forecasting, prepare briefs for the Honorable minister of state for petroleum
- Functioned as team lead – Upstream due diligence and analysis of all NNPC Upstream projects
- Carried out Financial due diligence and analysis of all NNPC Upstream projects Responsible for Legal due diligence and analysis of all NNPC Upstream projects
- Carried out reputational due diligence and analysis of all NNPC Upstream projects
- Reviewed industry trends to position NNPC for sustained profitability, in the NNPC
Energy consultant
OECD/International Energy Agency
2014.10 - 2016.05
- I was the first African from Sub-Saharan Africa to work (on secondment from NNPC) at the Paris based International Energy Agency (IEA) as Consultant Energy Analyst.
- I undertook Global Energy Analysis for inclusion in the World Energy Outlook, African Energy Analysis, Indian Energy Outlook etc.
- Recommended energy-efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable world-class standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Planning Economist
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
2005.01 - 2014.05
- I was the planning economist in the National Oil Company of Nigeria (NNPC) responsible for Company budgets and variance analysis.
- Responsible for gathering, analyzing and monthly reporting of oil and gas data to prepare reports for the NNPC top management and performing variance and impact analysis
- I conducted broad‐based economic research and prepared articles, digests, and reports for management, specialty publications and clients.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining the trend reporting and baseline change control program
- Translated economic evidence-based findings into comprehensible narrative to communicate policy and project development.
- Oversight and coordination of the monthly reporting cycle through utilization of approved budgets and strategic plans.
- Used mathematical formulas, statistical models and analytical techniques to assess information.
- Developed market, economic and sector analysis to inform business strategy.
- Monitored economic trends for areas such as global crude oil and gas demand, production and supply.
- Developed economic standards and provided points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
- Generated, analyzed and reported data to forecast market trends and explain economic phenomena.
- Developed and refined forecasts for areas affecting crude oil and gas market.
- Studied economic and statistical data in Nigeria Gross domestic production and population..
- Utilized effective public speaking skills to explain complex economic concepts to broad range of audiences.
- Incorporated strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills through performance monitoring to develop corporate strategy.
- Provided technical support to increase policy impact through high-level economic and public policy advice and analysis.
- Forecasted production and consumption of renewable and non-renewable resources and supply.
- Applied advanced IT and analytical skills and economic trend, business and industrial sector research to impact corporate decision making.
Education
Master of Science - Energy Economics & Policy
University of Surrey
Guildford, United Kingdom.11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Calabar
Calabar, Nigeria10.2002
Fellow - Institute of Management Consultants - Management Science
Chartered Institute of Management Consultants
Kaduna Nigeria10.2022
No Degree - Certified Energy Negotiator
Association of International Energy Negotiators
Texas, United States02.2022
Leadership Master Class - Organizational Leadership
Oxford Management Group
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States11.2013
Budgeting And Strategic Planning - Economics
LBN PAN-AFRICAN UNIVERSITY (Lagos Business School), Lekki - Epe Expy
Lagos, Nigeria11.2007
Skills
- LANGUAGE SKILLS
- English
- French (Basic)
- Business Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Business Acumen
- Due Diligence
- Performance Monitoring
- Budgeting
- Microsoft Business Intelligence
- Speech Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Access
- Clean, Sustainable Energy
- Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
Accomplishments
- Executive assistant
- Zenith International Bank [ 01/05/2005 – 30/07/2005 ]
- City: Abuja
- Country: Nigeria
- Zenith international Bank Executive assistant
- Nasarawa State University [ 01/04/2004 – 01/02/2005 ]
- City: Keffi
- Country: Nigeria
- Nasarawa State University NYSC
- Lecturer, Department of Economics, Awardedthe2015UniversityofsurreyViceChancellorAlumniRecognitionforIndustry Contribution
- University Of Surrey, Unted Kingdom [ 15/11/2015]
- AwardedofthePetroleumTechnologyDevelopmentFundScholarshiptoStudyintheUnited Kingdom
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund [ 28/09/2009] https://ptdf.gov.ng
Certification
- CBAP - Certified Business Analysis Professional (In view)
- CM - Certified Management Consultant Certification
Timeline
Deputy Manager, Business & Policy Advisor
HMSPR, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
2022.01 - Current
Technical Assistant - HMSPR
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
2020.03 - 2022.01
Senior Energy Analyst
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC
2018.09 - 2020.02
Energy consultant
OECD/International Energy Agency
2014.10 - 2016.05
Planning Economist
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
2005.01 - 2014.05
Master of Science - Energy Economics & Policy
University of Surrey
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Calabar
Fellow - Institute of Management Consultants - Management Science
Chartered Institute of Management Consultants
No Degree - Certified Energy Negotiator
Association of International Energy Negotiators
Leadership Master Class - Organizational Leadership
Oxford Management Group
Budgeting And Strategic Planning - Economics
LBN PAN-AFRICAN UNIVERSITY (Lagos Business School), Lekki - Epe Expy
- CBAP - Certified Business Analysis Professional (In view)
- CM - Certified Management Consultant Certification
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