Senior Executive Assistant at Human Capacity Development Consultants (HCDC) Limited

Human Capacity Development Consultants (HCDC) Limited is a vibrant and innovative company committed to the goal of developing human capital in organisations for exceptional business results. We build organisations to achieve optimum performance by developing their human capacity to peak productivity levels. We are committed to excellence, service & integrity.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant Location: Lagos Reports Directly to: The CEO

Job Description

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO
• Managing an extremely active calendar of appointments
• Composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential
• Arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Plans, coordinates and ensures the CEO's schedule is followed and respected.
• Works closely and effectively with the CEO to keep her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Acts as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated.
• Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for the CEO, some of which may have organizational impact.
• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the CEO's ability to effectively lead the company.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the CEO's time and office.
• Communicates directly, and on behalf of the CEO, with Board members, staff, and others, on matters related to CEO's initiatives.
• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the CEO, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO's office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.

Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting Executives.
• The ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations
• The ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.
• The ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion
• Strong ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• The ability to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Administrative, and organizational skills
• Must possess strong presentation skills

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Opening for Senior Executive Assistant" as the subject of the email