VACANCY IN A LEADING NON-PROFIT FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION VIA ES AFRICA

Our client is a leading non-profit financial sector development organisation working to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria. Client seeks to recruit a dynamic, strategic, and committed Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.


Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

    Job Type: Full Time
    Qualification: BA/BSc/HND 
    Experience: 5 years
    Location: Lagos
    Job Field: Administration / Secretarial 

JOB SUMMARY
The successful candidate will be expected to provide administrative, logistical and operational support to the CEO on a daily basis. S/he will be expected to keep a dynamic and self-sufficient CEO organised and productive. This role is suited for a highly organised individual, with a proven track record of managing schedules of very busy executives in a high pressure environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Strategic Role
    Support the CEO to achieve and exceed all strategic targets stated for 2013-2017

Administrative Role

    Maintain and implement operational processes and procedures that will enable the efficient administration of the Office of the CEO, including managing data and the CEO’s contact database, and developing secure filing systems for the retention and speedy retrieval of information
    Request, receive and collate all reports from staff on daily, weekly and monthly basis
    Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of the CEO’s Office
    Effectively manage the official and personal calendar of the CEO
    Perform routine secretarial functions, such as maintaining supplies for the Office of the CEO, photocopying, faxing and filing
    Screen phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handle them as appropriate;
    Deal with incoming correspondence, e.g., emails, request for meeting, etc. on behalf of the CEO
    Ensure that the CEO is well prepared for meetings, by carrying out background research on the relevant organisations and presenting the findings to the CEO
    Prepare letters, presentations and reports for the CEO
    Organise and attend meetings as requested by the CEO
    Type meeting notes, conference notes, minutes, documents and any other correspondence as requested by the CEO
    Arrange all travel arrangements (within and outside Nigeria) for the CEO including booking flights, accommodation reservations and arranging transportation
    Effectively manage staff’s access to the CEO
    Liaise with clients, suppliers and other staff, as required
    Provide logistical support as needed for the CEO’s guests
    Perform any duties as may be assigned by the CEO

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Essential

    Bachelor’s degree in English, Social Sciences, Marketing or such related fields from a reputable Institution
    A minimum of 5 years working with senior executives
    Experience of taking minutes of meetings
    Prior legal or para-legal experience is ideal
    Demonstrable experience of working as a Personal Assistant at Executive Board level, supporting a senior Director or Chief Executive Officer
    Demonstrated ability to execute and manage projects
    Prior experience in a structured corporate environment
    Exposure to project management tools is advantageous

Skills

    Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project
    Highest attention to detail and accuracy
    Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
    Excellent spoken and written communication skills
    Excellent telephone manner
    Strong presentation and interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

    Commitment to efficiency and productivity
    Energetic, proactive approach to work
    Proactive with high levels of initiative
    Highly organised and efficient; able to multi-task effectively and prioritise work based on minimal direction and multiple competing priorities
    Resourceful with an enterprising attitude that is quick to search out alternative solutions to needs or problems
    Committed to delivering high quality results, with cost-effective use of resources
    Positive, flexible, supportive attitude towards work
    Can-do approach
    Driven and a self-starter
    Exhibits helpful behaviour beyond strict job requirements
    Resilient, able to works well under pressure and meets deadlines
    Integrity and high personal ethical standards



Deadline: Not Specified

Method of Application

To Apply: Forward a copy of your resume to jobtrain@es-africa.com

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