Job Title: Technical Assistant to the Managing Partner/CEO
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Industry: Management Consulting
Job Summary:
The Technical Assistant provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the MP/CEO, ensuring the efficient operation of the executive office. Acting as a liaison between the CEO and key stakeholders, the role requires excellent organizational skills, business acumen, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic business plans by conducting in depth research, analyzing industry trends, and preparing comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Provide data driven insights and recommendations to support the MP/CEO’s strategic decisions, ensuring alignment with the firm's long term objectives.
• Coordinate and monitor key projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. This includes tracking progress, managing timelines, identifying potential risks, and reporting on deliverables to the MP/CEO.
• Work closely with various departments to ensure projects align with the firm’s overall strategy and goals.
• Manage the MP/CEO’s daily schedule, including organizing and prioritizing meetings, appointments, and events to ensure effective time management.
• Prepare detailed agendas, briefings, and meeting materials, ensuring the MP/CEO is well prepared for all engagements.
• Follow up on action items from meetings, ensuring timely completion and reporting back to the MP/CEO.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the MP/CEO and internal/external stakeholders, facilitating clear and efficient communication.
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence, reports, and other documents on behalf of the MP/CEO, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with the firm’s communication standards.
• Analyze complex data sets to extract actionable insights that inform the MP/CEO’s decision making process.
• Maintain organized records of all meetings, decisions, and action items, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, up to date, and easily accessible.
• Implement and manage systems for tracking and archiving important documents, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Lead or assist in special projects and initiatives as directed by the MP/CEO, ensuring they are executed efficiently and contribute to the firm’s strategic goals.
• Oversee all administrative tasks related to the MP/CEO’s office, including making travel arrangements, processing expense reports, and managing office supplies and resources.
• Ensure the MP/CEO’s office operates smoothly, addressing any logistical issues promptly and efficiently.
• Handle all sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion, ensuring the MP/CEO’s trust and the integrity of the firm’s operations are maintained.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with at least 3 years in a similar role
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with senior executives and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) and project management tools.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time
Experience:

• Technical/Executive Assistance: 3 years (Required)
• working: 5 years (Required)