Executive Assistant to GMD at Michael Stevens Consulting

Division/Department - Office of the GMD
Location: Head Office, Lagos

Job Purpose

• To serve as the administrative and functional point person for the GMD s corporate, and community matters to ensure smooth functioning of activities and processes within the Group.

Key Responsibilities
General:

• Coordinates the calendar (e.g. travel, accommodation, meeting, and schedule arrangements) for the GMD and visiting business partners. This includes initiating contact and securing appointments, and facilities as appropriate.
• Works closely with other team members to ensure the GMD s preparation for meetings, presentations or other engagements.
• Attend Executive management meetings and document the proceedings of such meetings. Follow up on recommendations and action points involving the GMD s attention.

Research & Business Development:

• Ensures that the Group takes full advantage of and benefits from emerging and future business opportunities in the operating environment.
• Maintains and updates data on market development and changing trends to enable the Group proactively respond and take advantage of emerging opportunities and challenges.
• Ensures availability of data for planning and decision making on the Group's business strategy, development and growth imperatives.
• Assists in business case development and analysis to support business decision.

Public Sector Relations:

• Promote and protect the Group s image and interest with the Government and regulatory agencies.
• Responds to requests, complaints and serves as a liaison between the Origin Group and the public sector to resolve issues.
• Participates in identifying opportunities to leverage existing government programs and to create new ones that facilitate the sale and promotion of products
• Identifies and builds a network of internal and external contacts within the community, government and regulatory agencies.
• Manage multiple projects and relationships as assigned by the GMD related to business and community interests.

Person Specification

• First degree in Business Administration, Management, Public relations or a related discipline
• Master s degree in relevant discipline
• 5 years post-graduation experience in a similar role.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Research and business development skills
• Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Computer proficiency and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Presentation and communications skills
• Good leadership and team building skills.