Executive Assistant to the CEO Job at Merit Telecoms Nigeria Limited

Merit Telecoms (NIG) Limited / Merit Telecoms Nigeria Limited is an independent and recognized leader in providing wireless voice and data turnkey services to the telecommunication industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Executive Assistant to the CEO

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Provide sophisticated calendar management for the CEO.
• Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements. 
• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations;
• Collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature.
•  Prioritize and determine the appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgment to reflect the CEO’s style and organization policy. 
• Work closely with the CEO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Act as a "barometer," having a sense of the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated.
• Anticipate CEO’s needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc. 
• Coordinate all Executive Team meetings and retreats and assist with staff meetings and events as needed. 
• Provide "gatekeeper" and "gateway" roles, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO and staff, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with the Executive Team. 
• Work with the Executive Team to coordinate the CEO’s outreach activities.
• Follow up on contacts made by the CEO to cultivate ongoing relationships.

Requirements

• An experience Executive Assistant to the CEO with minimum of 4 years of work with CEO.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@merittel.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.