• Application Deadline:
• Position: Technical Assistant to the CPO


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 - 12 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

Job Summary

As the maestro of the CPO's office, you'll connect and work seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders, handling a variety of executive projects. The ideal candidate is a creative powerhouse who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, combining professionalism with a dash of flair. You will be a pivotal player in an environment focused on results and excellence. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to excel in a role that will transform each workday into an exciting experience.

Job Details

Technical:

• Execute significant strategic, operational, and cultural initiatives that lead to substantial organizational changes


• Collaborate with the CPO and other senior executives in navigating uncertainty and mitigating risks through effective project management


• Lead analysis and program management, engage in alliances, closely collaborating with relevant stakeholders


• Foster optimised relationships and credibility between the Co-Founder and his direct reports


• Directly engage with teams on behalf of the CPO to ensure project deliverables align with scope and budget


• Delegate project tasks to relevant stakeholders based on their strengths, skill sets, and experience levels


• Follow up on contacts initiated by the CPO and contribute to cultivating ongoing relationships.


• Manage multiple complex departmental/company-wide projects, coordinating necessary Meetings

Executive Support:

(Please note that there is an Executive Assistant primarily responsible for some of the admin tasks listed below, but the Technical Assistant leads the role)

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the CPO's activities, including calendaring, filing, expense reports, and travel logistics


• Manage scheduling and preparation for meetings, brief the CPO for all engagements, and prepare executives for team interactions


• Ensure quality control for all CPO communications, internally and externally


•  Anticipate the needs of the CPO and oversee daily operations of the executive office


•  Support the CPO's workload by managing information flow, resolving issues, and providing analysis and advice


• Research, prioritise, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the CPO, ensuring an appropriate response


•  Serve as a communication bridge between the Executive office and internal departments, maintaining credibility and trust


• Complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, facilitating effective Leadership.

Executive Team Liaison:

• Coordinate and manage Executive Team meetings, setting agendas and ensuring timely follow-up.


• Facilitate information flow from the Executive Team and promote organisational alignment and support.


•  Assist in building and maintaining external relationships that align with the Executive Team Agenda. 

Communications and Partnerships:

• Drive the strategic use of the CPO's leadership voice internally and externally, in partnership with the Communications team.


• Keep the CPO's bio updated and respond to requests for materials regarding the CPO and the organization.


• Edit and complete first drafts for written communications to external stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills

• Can anticipate and avert problems, grasp and add value to the leader’s vision, organisational and political intelligence


• Strong work ethic and impeccable professionalism


• Advanced knowledge of apple-based hardware/software products


• Fluency (not expertise) across key operational areas such as financial analysis, HR, IT, Legal, and knowledge of what foundations do and how they typically work


• Ability to use project management tools like Asana, JIRA, Trello etc.


• Action Orientation – A decisive, quick and  proven ability to accurately analyse information; identify key trends, and complete strategic operations


• A bottom-line orientation and a proven track record of exceeding goals in an international setting.


• Substantial and successful management experience


• Demonstrated ability to analyse data, to prepare concise summaries, and to provide sound recommendations related to extremely complex issues


• Expert level oral and written communication, presentation, and organisational skills


• Emotional maturity


• Excellent with follow up and attention to detail


• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 


• Experience working with high profile individuals using appropriate sensitivity


• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving with strong decision making capability


• Ability to set boundaries and manage expectations


• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and partnership development skills to work successfully with a variety of individuals and cultures


• High degree of flexibility and adaptability required or indicative of a start-up, entrepreneurial or changing work environment


• Highly resourceful team-player, self confident, creative and independent self starter, while also being collaborative who acts with diplomacy at all times

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred


• 6-12 years experience working with C-level Executives


• Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development


• Track record of developing strong partnerships internally and externally and using influence (rather than direct authority) to make change. 


• Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary


• Ability to travel to support high level meetings and other Executive Office work several times per year.