Administration Manager – Energy Projects

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Administration Manager to lead the day‑to‑day office and project support functions for our energy client in Abuja, Nigeria. The role combines office management, vendor coordination, basic HR duties and project logistics to ensure smooth operations across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily administration of the Nigeria office and project sites, maintaining records, supplies and infrastructure.
• Provide logistics and procurement support for rural solar mini‑grid projects, including accommodation, transport and equipment movement.
• Support the Country Manager with schedule management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination and reporting.
• Manage vendors, service providers, procurement activities, facilities, security and the setup of new offices or project locations.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, visas, hotels and event logistics.
• Handle basic HR functions such as onboarding, employee records, attendance, leave, recruitment coordination and payroll inputs.
• Maintain statutory registrations, licenses, permits and ensure compliance with local laws and company policies.
• Administer the administration budget, process invoices, and coordinate vendor payments with Finance.
• Maintain asset and inventory records, monitor allocation and conduct periodic audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in administration, office management or HR administration.
• Experience supporting project‑based businesses in infrastructure, energy, power or construction is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑location operations and remote project sites.

Required skills