Executive Assistant to the Managing Director / CEO

About this role

The role is for an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director/CEO at NESCO Nigeria, based in Plateau. It provides high-level strategic, administrative and operational support to the MD/CEO to ensure the office runs efficiently and allows focus on strategic priorities. The job involves managing the MD/CEO’s calendar, preparing briefing packs and reports, tracking strategic initiatives, drafting executive communications, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. It supports governance, risk and compliance activities, budgeting and performance dashboards, and liaison across departments and with boards, regulators, and partners. The position requires extensive experience in executive support at C-suite level within or related to the energy/utility sector, with strong administrative, analytical and communication skills. Working conditions are primarily at the head office with occasional travel and possible after-hours work."

What you would do

• Manage the MD/CEO's complex calendar, prioritise meetings and engagements, and prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Prepare briefing packs, background research, and reports for meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track progress of corporate strategy, projects, and regulatory milestones, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Draft correspondence, speeches, board reports, policy documents, and other executive communications.
• Maintain confidential files and documents within a secure, organised filing system.
• Analyse business plans, compile MIS reports, and prepare executive dashboards to track strategic progress.
• Assist with budgeting processes and analyse departmental and corporate budgets before MD/CEO review.
• Maintain KPI and project trackers to support timely MD/CEO decision-making.
• Act as primary liaison between the MD/CEO's Office and department heads, ensuring follow-up on actions.
• Coordinate engagements with the Board, investors, regulators, government bodies, communities and other stakeholders.

What they are asking for

• First degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies, Economics, Law or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Professional certification in Executive Administration, Project Management or Business Analysis desirable.
• 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in executive support or similar role, with at least 5 years reporting to a CEO or C-suite executive.
• Experience in the energy, power or utility sector is an advantage; familiarity with Nigerian power sector regulatory frameworks is desirable.
• Strong ICT skills including advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; familiarity with MS Teams and SharePoint advantageous.

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