₦airaland Forum

Job Location

Lagos

Apply here: https://recruitmentroomltdnew.teamtailor.com/jobs/4498258-technical-assistant

What we are looking for
This role is responsible for supporting the MD/CEO in executing her responsibilities efficiently. The incumbent will provide support to the MD/CEO on strategic, technical, and administrative duties. The TA will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date consolidated management overview of projects’ performance, following through on Matters Arising from stakeholder engagements (internal and external) and coordinating the timely availability of all materials required for the MD/CEO’s engagements


What does the job involve
Provide support to the MD/CEO on strategic and technical matters as well as provide administrative support for the company and its affiliates.
Maintain an up-to-date consolidated management overview of departments and projects’ performance.
Support the CEO in overseeing subsidiaries and affiliates.
Provide management oversight for the development of new products and projects.
Lead strategic/ big pet projects on behalf of the CEO.
Follow up and ensure that all tasks documented on Microsoft Planner is completed on schedule.
Research for and preparation of technical documents, briefs, speeches, and presentations in various formats to support the activities of the MD/CEO.
Provide input to technical studies/research projects, technical reports, project planning reports, etc. to be presented to the MD/CEO.
Soliciting technical reviews and opinion from internal stakeholders on emerging issues, reviewing the content, and presenting to the CEO her views and/or directives.
Prepare the agenda for meetings called by the CEO.
Ensure proper and timely follow-up on reports from departments, and teams.
Prepare dashboards and spreadsheets for the entire business, highlighting performance and progress across each department to the MD/CEO on a timely basis.
Coordinate as required to ensure that the MD/CEO’s office materials, and inputs for board meetings, EXCO etc. are adequately available.
Attend stakeholder engagements and meetings (internal and external) with or on behalf of the MD/CEO and follow up on Matters Arising from those meetings until they have been satisfactorily closed out.
Work with the P/EA to the MD/CEO to ensure that the MD/CEO’s schedule of activities are fully coordinated and aligned to ensure optimal utilization of the MD/CEO’s time and resources.
Maintain effective and comprehensive electronic & paper filing systems to ensure efficient flow of correspondence and documentation.
Coordinate all local/international travel for the MD/CEO

Qualifications
Minimum of MSc Degree or equivalent in a Business Administration discipline.
Minimum of 5 years’ direct experience as a technical assistant or similar role.
Managed multidiscipline teams of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Computer literate (including sound working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS, Project).
Professional certifications from relevant bodies will be an added advantage.
Technical Assistant