Executive Assistant at Sahara Group

Job Description

• The Executive Assistant serves as a liaison to the CEO; organizing and coordinating executive outreach and external relations efforts; and overseeing special projects.
• The Executive Assistant enhances the executive's effectiveness by providing information, management support and representing the executive to others.

Key Deliverables

• Develop and implement strategies for new services and opportunities.
• Liaise with external agencies, vendors and regulatory bodies to ensure we have excellent reputation.
• Establish standards, work schedules and procedures for better office operations.
• Design and implement policies for the effective coordination of the directors’ office.
• Represent the executive by attending meetings in the executive's absence; speaking for the executive.
• Facilitate adherence to performance management, protocol and system within the CEO’s office.
• Acts as an intermediary and establishes protocol between the CEO and members of staff.
• Oversee the coordination of travel and protocol arrangements for the CEO.
• Conserve executive's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analysing information; initiating telecommunications.
• Maintain executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Oversee the operations of the CEO’s Office Support staff.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to you by the CEO.

Requirements
Minimum Qualification/ Experience:

• A University degree in a Social Science course (Business Administration, Marketing etc.)
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of cognate working experience (Post NYSC) in a similar role.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Organizational and Planning skills
• Knowledge of standard Office administrative practices and procedure.
• Judgment and decision-making ability
• Good Client Relationships
• Good reporting Skills
• Social Media Management Mastery
• Attention to Detail
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Personality Traits:

• Articulate, effective written/Verbal communication across boundaries.
• A team player with an international outlook
• Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills
• Candidate must be able to multitask and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Result-oriented attitude
• Confidence and discretion
• Efficient time management.

Working Relationships:

• Top Management
• All Staff
• External clients and Major Stakeholders
• Government Agencies Other companies within the group.