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Executive Assistant to the Managing Director/CEO
About this role
The role is for an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director/CEO of Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited in Plateau. The person provides high-level executive, administrative, and strategic support to the MD/CEO to ensure the office runs efficiently and the CEO can focus on strategic priorities. Responsibilities cover managing the MD/CEO’s calendar, preparing briefing packs, board and investor relations, and coordinating with departments on strategic initiatives and regulatory matters. The employer operates in power generation, distribution and services in Plateau State and nearby areas. Experience in the energy or utility sector and prior work directly supporting a CEO are highly valued.
What you would do
- Manage the MD/CEO’s complex calendar and schedule prioritisation
- Prepare briefing packs, reports, and presentations for meetings
- Draft executive correspondence, board papers, and policy documents
- Track progress of strategic initiatives and regulatory milestones
- Coordinate engagement logistics for internal and external stakeholders
- Organise board and committee meetings, draft agendas, and minutes
- Prepare travel arrangements and itineraries for local and international trips
- Liaise with Heads of Departments to ensure follow-up on action items
- Monitor budgets, dashboards, and KPI trackers for decision-making
- Support governance, risk and compliance activities and regulatory briefings
What they are asking for
- Minimum of five to eight years of progressive experience in executive support, business management, or consulting, including at least five years reporting to a CEO or C-Suite executive
- Experience in the energy, power, or utility sector is advantageous
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies, Economics, Law or related field; postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) is an added advantage
- Professional certification in Executive Administration, Project Management or Business Analysis is desirable
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to draft executive documents independently
- Experience with data analysis, dashboards, KPI tracking, and cross-functional project coordination
- Familiarity with Nigerian power sector regulatory frameworks (NERC, MYTO, NBET) is preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); knowledge of MS Teams and SharePoint is a plus
- High integrity, discretion, analytical thinking, adaptability, and strong stakeholder management skills
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