EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AT DANGOTE GROUP | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position above.

Job Description:

We are seeking a sophisticated, high-performing Executive Assistant to serve as the strategic engine behind the Executive’s office. This role is designed for a "Force Multiplier"—a professional who can anticipate needs before they arise, manage high-stakes diplomacy with external VIPs, and ensure that the Executive is positioned for success in every engagement.

You will act as the primary conduit between the Executive and a diverse network of internal departments, government officials, and global business partners. If you possess a "zero-defect" approach to organization, a flair for professional correspondence, and the poise to handle sensitive information at the highest level, we invite you to apply.

Requirements:

1. Strategic Calendar & Engagement Governance

• Prioritization Mastery: Curate and manage a complex, high-velocity calendar, ensuring the Executive’s time is focused on top-tier strategic priorities.

• Meeting Lifecycle: Lead the preparation for Board meetings and executive sessions by developing agendas, comprehensive briefing notes, and tracking post-meeting action items to completion.

• High-Profile Coordination: Manage logistics for engagements with VIPs, government stakeholders, and industry leaders with a deep understanding of corporate protocol.

2. Diplomatic Communication & Liaison

• Primary Point of Contact: Serve as the sophisticated "Front Door" to the Executive’s office, managing all incoming inquiries with tact and professional judgment.

• Ghostwriting & Reporting: Draft and refine high-level memos, reports, and presentations that mirror the Executive’s voice and meet the standards of C-suite decision-making.

• Confidentiality Stewardship: Maintain an ironclad commitment to discretion, handling sensitive corporate and personal data with absolute integrity.

3. Operations, Logistics & Project Oversight

• Global Travel Design: Orchestrate complex domestic and international itineraries, managing everything from visa protocols and security to minute-by-minute ground logistics.

• Information Architecture: Build and maintain digital and physical filing systems that allow for the instantaneous retrieval of critical records and historical data.

• Project Tracking: Monitor key organizational initiatives and deadlines, acting as a "nudge" to ensure cross-departmental tasks are delivered on time.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience supporting C-suite executives or Senior Directors in a high-growth or corporate environment.

• Language: Mastery of English with the ability to draft executive-level prose and persuasive presentations.

Core Competencies

• Organizational Agility: Ability to juggle multiple high-priority tasks without losing sight of minute details.

• Discretion: Proven track record of managing sensitive information with the highest ethical standards.

• Technical Savvy: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or Slack).

• Interpersonal Poise: Ability to interact confidently with business partners, VIPs, and government officials.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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