Executive Technical Assistant at Dangote Group

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• The Executive Technical Assistant will provide technical and administrative support to the office of the Group Chief Information Officer.
• Other duties are of a highly confidential nature and require extensive experience in the technical coordination, planning, and support of daily operational and administrative functions.
• This position requires an individual who possesses well rounded IT acumen, personal attributes and the professional experience consistent with high standards of conduct and performance.
• In performing the job, the individual must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company core values.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex calendar coordination for Group Chief Information Officer.
• Extensive Outlook calendar coordination for the Information Technology Department including project meetings, team meetings and external auditor meetings.
• Coordinate travel and other logistics for IT team as required.
• Complete complex expense reports for CIO, Technology Directors and staff.
• Schedule and coordinate interview requests and prepare all necessary paperwork.
• Support projects related to Information Technology through various applications and dashboards.
• Take meeting minutes for technology related project charters and distribute accordingly.
• Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes for Information Technology Department.
• Perform timekeeper responsibilities for Information Technology department.
• Assist with team project coordination, maintenance and reporting; including creation of status reports and metrics.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Ability to be thorough and precise when accomplishing a task with concern for all aspects of the job involved; double-checks the accuracy of information to provide consistently accurate and high-quality work.
• Highest degree of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to complete research as requested and present to requester in various formats.
• Take ownership of all areas of IT support with results-driven attitude — i.e., multi-task, meet deadlines, identify goals and priorities and complete complex assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times in a busy, high-stress environment.
• Good experience in tracking multiple projects using software tools like Asana / Microsoft Project / Excel dashboards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows 10 OS and Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook.
• Essential accounting skills to check financial estimates, budgetary proposals, RFP responses, etc.
• Ability to work and communicate well with all departments and levels within the organization.
• Be physically fit and be able to travel within and outside Nigeria.

Requirements

• MUST have 5 to 8 years of experience in a technical role, including some experience working with senior management
• MUST have a First class or Second Class Upper four year Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. Masters Degree in Engineering or Business Management preferred.
• Must have very strong skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Must have hand-on experience for at least a year in a core IT area, viz. server operations / networks / Security / ERP.
• Must have at least one of following accredited or OEM level technical certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional / CCNA / ITIL V3 Advanced / SAP / Cyber security or equivalent.
• Advanced level proficiency or experience with information security is highly desirable.
• Must have experience in international firms or good exposure to international standards and work environment.
• Must have very good oral and technical communication skills and have good stature to represent GCIO in meetings and events.

Benefits

• Dangote Group's standard benefits package, comparable to best in the industry, including leave and medical benefits.