EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AT IKEJA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (IKEDC) | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) - Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electric Plc, Nigeria’s largest power distribution network powers lives and businesses with innovation and unwavering drive for excellence. The company began its new phase of growth and expansion on November 1st, 2013 following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company Of Nigeria (PHCN) to NEDC/ KEPCO Consortium under the privatization scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria. 

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber and strategically aligned Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a reputable leader in the Power Sector. In a sector as critical and regulated as energy, the EA is the "Strategic Gatekeeper", the professional responsible for optimizing the CEO’s time, managing high-stakes stakeholder relationships, and translating complex data into actionable insights. This role is designed for a "Force Multiplier", a professional with at least 5 years of experience who can blend "Technical Grit" in data analysis with the diplomatic skill required to navigate the Lagos corporate landscape.

Your mission is to ensure "Executive Velocity and Operational Alignment." You will be the primary engine of the CEO’s office: responsible for managing multi-layered schedules, leading research initiatives, and overseeing critical projects. If you possess "Organizational Mastery," a deep sense of discretion, and are currently supporting a C-Suite executive, we want you to drive our executive excellence.

Requirements:

1. Strategic Decision Support & Research

• Data-Driven Intelligence: Leverage advanced data analysis to prepare briefings, performance reports, and presentations that inform the CEO’s strategic decisions.

• Market & Sector Research: Conduct ongoing research into power sector trends, regulatory shifts, and competitor movements to keep the executive office ahead of industry changes.

• Project Governance: Act as the CEO’s proxy in monitoring the progress of key projects, ensuring milestones are met and potential bottlenecks are escalated early.

2. Executive Orchestration & Calendar Mastery

• Priority Architecture: Design and manage the CEO’s daily, weekly, and monthly agenda, ensuring time is allocated to high-impact strategic activities while minimizing administrative friction.

• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, including board members, government regulators, and international partners.

• Communication Management: Draft, review, and manage high-level correspondence, ensuring the CEO’s voice is represented with professional precision and clarity.

3. Operational Integrity & Confidentiality

• Information Stewardship: Manage sensitive and confidential company data with absolute discretion, maintaining the highest ethical standards of the executive office.

• Meeting Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end process for executive and board meetings, from agenda setting and documentation to minute-taking and action-item tracking.

• Crisis Management Support: Provide rapid-response administrative support during sector-specific emergencies or high-pressure business cycles.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years as an Executive Assistant, with current experience supporting a CEO or Managing Director.

• Technical Mastery: High proficiency in Data Analysis, Research methodologies, Project Management, and the full Microsoft Office Suite.

• Location: Candidates must reside within Lagos Mainland for proximity and operational responsiveness.

Core Competencies

• Organizational Grit: Exceptional time-management skills with a proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Interpersonal Excellence: Strong stakeholder management skills with the "Executive Presence" required to engage with high-level leaders.

• Analytical Mindset: The ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise executive summaries.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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