Special Assistant to the DG/EC (Administrative Function) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Objective:

• The Special Assistant will be solely responsible for administrative duties such as Scheduling, calendar management, time accounting, travel support (reservations, preparation material, vouchers), correspondence control, communications management (telephone and e-mail), preparation of meeting agendas, suspense and action tracking, preparation of briefings, media engagement, public affairs coordination etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Special Assistant to the DG/EC
• Support the Director General/Executive Chairman with executive assistance, and strategic relationship management
• Provide executive-level administrative support, including managing and participating in the Director General/Executive Chairman’s special commitments & external engagements, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements
• Participate in executive level meetings with the DG/EC and support the DG/EC to build, maintain and maximise strategic networks.
• Prepare materials, minutes and action points from special meetings and strategic networking sessions attended by the Executive Chairman
• Follow through on actions and matters arising from the DG/EC’s strategic engagements.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

Requirements

• First degree in any relevant field of study from a reputable institution.
• 5+ years cognate experience as a military executive assistant to a top-ranking military executive is preferred
• Hands on experience is providing core administrative support
• Excellence communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good understanding of protocol management
• Must be able to stand in for the DG in meetings and critical functions.

Benefits
Highly Competitive and Attractive