About the Role
The People Practice is partnering with a major stakeholder in Nigeria's energy sector to recruit a dynamic and highly capable Executive Assistant. In this critical role, you will act as the strategic anchor for the organisation's leadership and the COO, controlling the flow of information, protecting leadership time, and translating executive decisions into immediate action. Operating at the intersection of public sector bureaucracy and corporate speed, you will manage day-to-day administrative complexity so leadership can focus entirely on driving key energy priorities forward.
Key Responsibilities- Proactively triage meeting requests, resolve conflicting priorities, and build daily schedules that maximize productivity and minimize burnout.
- Act as the primary, polished point of contact for high-level external stakeholders, diplomatically managing access based on strategic alignment and urgency.
- Draft, review, and dispatch sensitive correspondence, ensuring incoming briefs and memos are summarized, prioritized, and routed appropriately.
- Prepare agendas, compile background briefing packs, take concise meeting minutes, and rigorously track action items to completion.
- Maintain a secure, meticulously organized physical and digital filing system for critical government documents and project briefs.
- Provide agile administrative support to the COO to ensure seamless alignment between leadership schedules and wider office workflows.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience supporting C-suite executives in high-pressure corporate environments.
- Demonstrated experience supporting senior organizational leaders or public figures, with an intimate understanding of official state protocols, hierarchies, and civil service sensitivities.
- Power-user capabilities in modern productivity suites, including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, advanced Outlook calendar management, SharePoint, and tracking tools.
- Strong project coordination skills with the ability to independently follow up with team leads on delegated tasks.
- Outstanding verbal communication, presentation, and exceptional writing skills.
- Competitive salary and compensation package aligned with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership exposure within Nigeria's vital energy sector.
- A collaborative and impactful work environment supported by The People Practice.