urgent vacancy for Executive Assistant

Good care is Hiring!! 11/2/2011

Executive Assistant

The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a small office of diverse people and programs.

The ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important.

MUST HAVE:
• 5+ years experience supporting at the executive level
• Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings
• Experience assisting management with the creation of PowerPoint presentations
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience in scheduling travel arrangements for management and international associates or clients.

STRONGLY PREFER:
• Support experience in a professional services, sales or marketing environment
• Experience successfully creating and/or modifying processes
• Bachelor’s degree, (an MBA from an international educational institution will be an Advantage)

Remuneration: Very Competitive and comparable with international standards, also official vehicle and other benefits attached.
Duration: Full-time
Location: Good Care’s office in Abuja
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The Executive Assistant will:
• Be responsible for heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants, to coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings
• Answer phones and direct all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently
• Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications on behalf of the Partners
• Assist Partners with preparation of presentation materials
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; prepare background documents and outgoing mail as necessary
• Assist in pipeline/forecast preparation and management
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Arrange travel schedule and reservations for executive management as needed
• Work closely with the Partners to coordinate and launch hard copy or email campaigns to consultants, clients and potential clients
To follow up contract proposals at both public sector and international interests from inception to conclusion
If interested, please send 2 applications to the following emails Ifeanyi Nsofor at [email protected] and [email protected]