Executive Assistant to the CEO at Carbon Nigeria

THE ROLE

• As EA to Chijioke Dozie, you'll be the critical interface between the CEO and the rest of the world
• Your primary mission: eliminate friction in Chijioke's professional and personal life so he can focus on high-impact decisions and activities. Success in this role means anticipating needs, removing obstacles, and ensuring flawless execution of priorities

Working Structure:

• Hybrid arrangement (in-office when Chijioke is in Nigeria, remote otherwise)
• Hours align with CEO's schedule (typically 8am-8pm when on-site)
• Located in or near Ikoyi, Lagos

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Make the CEO more effective by:

• Masterfully managing calendar, communications, and priorities
• Orchestrating seamless domestic, logistics and international travel
• Handling expense management and financial administration
• Coordinating high-stakes meetings and following through on action items
• Leading research projects and special initiatives
• Managing the CEO's Lagos residence and household staff and other assigned tasks.

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU:

• Take ownership of problems before they're articulated
• Find creative solutions rather than focusing on process
• Communicate with exceptional clarity and precision
• Maintain absolute discretion with confidential information
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and ambiguity
• Value results over rigid task definitions
• Seek growth opportunities and expanded responsibility
• Are organized and detail oriented

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree (ND/HND/BSc)
• Experience supporting senior executives
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Project management tools and Slack
• Valid driver's license (or willingness to obtain one)
• International passport (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to travel on short notice