SW Global Nigeria Jobs: Executive Assistants

Started by MyInfoStride, May 09, 2011, 04:23 PM

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SW Global is at the forefront of using technology to bridge the digital divide between developing economies and the developed world. SW Global is currently recruiting for the following position(s):

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the MD
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Objective:
•   The Executive Assistant will provide strategic and operational support to the MD.
•   S/he will prioritize the MD's schedule beside other projects that s/he will take part in with other departments within the Company.
•   The overall objective of the EA position is to anticipate the vision, goals and needs of the MD and support his role with efficiency and effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•   Provide direct executive support to the President/MD of the company
•   Assist the MD in strategy conceptualisation and formulation for the company
•   Hosting of the MD's guests and strategic partners
•   Manage the dissemination of strategic information from the MD's office to relevant parties
•   Manage the day-to-day functions of the MD's office.
•   Coordinate the Management team's workflow and update on the MD's behalf thus having a firm grip the internal workings of the organisation
•   Handle confidential information
•   Undertake project research and prepare proposals
•   Schedule meetings, conference calls, speaking engagements
•   Record and distribute executive meeting minutes; Track action items developed at meetings
•   Arrange, manage and maintain the MD's complex calendar
•   Supervise the coordination of VIP receptions, accommodations and travel arrangements
•   Run and create relevant reports for the MD's office
•   Fulfil overlapping professional/personal requests, knowing that the overall contributions help bolster the MD's success.
•   Assisting the MD with drafting of communications and preparation of presentations
•   Perform other duties as required.

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SW Global Nigeria Jobs: Executive Assistants

Educational Requirements/Work Experience/Skills and Abilities:
•   5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant to a high level executive
•   Ability to convert high level ideas into articles and presentations
•   BA degree in Business or allied fields
•   MBA or relevant Master's Degree
•   Command over company management processes
•   High respect for confidentiality
•   Overall management and coordination skills
•   Take initiative, embrace high expectations, and make proactive decisions.
•   Enjoys giving structure to a busy entrepreneur's life.
•   Strong organizational and oral/written communication skills
•   Strong analytical skills, personal initiative, and the ability to work independently
•   Experience working in multicultural environments is a plus
•   Extensive experience in working with Microsoft applications is also necessary
•   Excellent grammatical, editing and proofreading skills
•   Keeps constant track of time and is flexible to unforeseen changes

How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and CV to hcm@swglobal.com.

Be sure to include the position title in the subject line.

Contact Person: Beatrice
Tel: +233-22301485     
Fax: +233-22303209