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 Industries Limited in Lagos. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative support, manage the COO’s office, schedule, correspondence, meetings, and travel, and coordinate with country operations and stakeholders. The position acts as a liaison between the COO and various internal teams and external parties, ensuring preparation for engagements and follow-through on actions. It is aimed at individuals with substantial experience supporting senior executives in large or multinational organisations. The employer operates across diverse business interests with a presence in Lagos, Nigeria.

What you would do

• Manage the COO's diary, appointments and daily schedule
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Coordinate meeting requests and prioritise engagements
• Prepare and organise correspondence, reports, presentations and briefing materials
• Take minutes and document key decisions and action points
• Coordinate travel arrangements including visas, flights, accommodation and itineraries
• Liaise with departments on travel documentation and logistics
• Maintain filing systems and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Draft and proofread emails, letters and memoranda
• Support day-to-day running of the COO's office and coordinate engagements

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Management, Secretarial Administration, Social Sciences or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience supporting a senior executive
• Experience coordinating senior-management meetings and international travel
• Relevant professional qualification in Executive Assistance or Office Administration is an added advantage
• Experience in a large, complex or multinational organisation is desirable
• Strong confidentiality, planning, organisation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent stakeholder-management and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Executive presence and ability to work in a multicultural environment

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