Personal Assistant to the MD at West African Vocational Education (WAVE)

West African Vocational Education (WAVE) is solving what is arguably the biggest challenge on the continent: youth unemployment. In West Africa, 40-85% of youth, more than 50 million, are either unemployed or underemployed. Meanwhile, job creation in the region is on the rise. The disconnect between work-ready youth and the employment market must be bridged.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Personal Assistant to the MD

Location: Lagos-Ibadan, Express Way, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Managing Director including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Plans, coordinates and ensures the MD’s schedule is followed and respected. Works closely and effectively with the MD to keep her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Provides “gatekeeper” and “gateway” role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the MD’s time and office.
• Communicates directly, and on behalf of the MD, with Managers, customers, consultants, vendors and others, on matters related to the MD’s programs and office.

Salary
N50,000 – N100,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2021.