Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer

About this role

The role is for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (Pan-Africa) at Dangote Group, based in Lagos. It involves providing high-level administrative and coordination support to the COO, managing diaries, meetings, travel, and key communications. The position acts as a liaison between the COO, country operations, functional teams, and other stakeholders to ensure timely preparation and follow-up on actions. The employer is a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with activities in manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and related sectors. The job targets someone with substantial experience supporting a senior executive and strong organisational skills.

What you would do

• Manage the COO's diary, appointments and daily schedule
• Coordinate meeting requests and prioritise engagements
• Prepare and organise correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing materials
• Maintain records and handle confidential information
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls and management engagements, including agendas and minutes
• Take and track minutes, document decisions and follow-up actions
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation and itineraries
• Liaise with departments on visas and travel documentation
• Serve as liaison between the COO and country operations and stakeholders
• Draft and proofread business communications and manage filing systems and documentation

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Management, Secretarial Administration, Social Sciences or related discipline
• Professional qualification in Executive Assistance, Office Administration or Business Management is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience supporting a senior executive
• Experience in a large, complex or multinational organisation is advantageous
• Experience coordinating senior-management meetings and international travel across locations is desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication, discretion, and confidentiality
• Excellent planning, organisational and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural and geographically dispersed environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

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