• Application Deadline:
• Position: Executive Assistant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

Roles and Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for those approaching the GE Executives, responding to and re-directing incoming enquiries as appropriate.


• Support executive staff in scheduling of calendars, managing diaries and events etc.


• Gather market intelligence and preparing reports


• Provide office management support as required


• Handle information requests and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.

Project Coordination:

• Planning, execution, and finalization of projects according to strict deadlines. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors in order to deliver projects according to plan.


• Facilities Management and Commercial Events Coordination.

VIP Region Travel Coordination:

• Manage protocol and coordinate the region itinerary for visiting GE Officers, Senior Executives and VIPs to SSA region


• Liaise with relevant global executive assistants, security, corporate travel and GE staff


• Ensure compliance with GE guidelines on government protocols

Requirements

• A University Degree in Management, Business Administration or Social Sciences


• Proven experience in dealing at Senior Executives level within a multinational


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in supporting Executives


• Strong experience with multinational supporting Officers and Senior Executives international travel


• Excellent calendar management skills, travel management, including the coordination of complex executive meetings across multiple geographies


• Team player, inclusive and ability to build relationships


• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment at a high level of professionalism and confidentiality


• Outstanding presentation, attention to details, organizational and time management skills


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, clear thinker with a high degree of creativity and resourcefulness with experience working in developing markets


• Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite


• Excellent project management skills, good business acumen and attitude in order to support Executive and team in high growth markets


• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate (please indicate clearly on your resume)

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior work experience in Africa a strong plus


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner


• Ability to consistently produce high quality work with an eye for detail and accuracy


• Ability to work flexible working hours - Demonstrated ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to make independent decisions with minimal oversight. A self-starter and an ability to think ahead