EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO at Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA)

THE ROLE
The Executive Assistant will provide strategic, administrative, logistical and operational support to the Office of the CEO. He/she will act as a sounding board for the CEO and contribute to the development of EFInA’s strategic areas and cross-cutting themes. He/she will be closely involved in EFInA’s strategic planning process and will assist the CEO in achieving a wide range of strategic objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•     Assist the CEO in managing relationships with external stakeholders
•     Prepare the CEO for appointments, meetings and events by undertaking research, collating and preparing information and presentations, and planning for meetings
•     Support and shadow the CEO at committees, working groups and meetings
•     Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and other documentation; collate weekly reports and contribute to EFInA’s quarterly report; proof-read and comment on confidential reports from senior management and external stakeholders
•     Manage the CEO’s calendar, contact database, travel, and expenses
•     Deal with queries from internal and external sources and prepare draft responses
•     Plan and manage logistics for departmental and Board meetings
•     Ensure and supervise the continuous improvement of operational processes and procedures to enable efficient administration of the Office of the CEO

This role is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

• The role demands an individual who is resourceful, a fast learner and a creative strategic thinker. He/she will need to be highly adaptable, comfortable in a dynamic and fluid working environment and prepared to assume responsibility for a wide range of tasks, whether foreseen or otherwise.
• This role presents a challenging opportunity for an experienced executive assistant who is passionate about the contribution that EFINA is making to driving economic growth and reducing poverty in Nigeria. It may also appeal to a high flier who has the capability to support the Office of the CEO. 

Essential:

•     Master’s degree in Law, English, Social Sciences, Economics, Finance, Marketing or related field from a reputable institution
•     Demonstrable experience working as an Executive Assistant at Executive Board level, supporting a senior Director, Chief Executive Officer or Executive Chairman.  A minimum of five years of experience, or other demonstrated capacity to deliver at this level
•     Experience developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures
•     Some experience in strategic planning
•     Experience taking minutes at high level meetings
•     Prior experience working in a structured corporate environment
•     Knowledge of Financial Inclusion
•     Professional project management certification
•     Prior legal or para-legal experience
•     Commitment to the financial inclusion agenda