Andela extends
engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most
talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical
leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies
that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Backed by
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is
building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence,
entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the
things that Andela team members have in common.
We have a vision to
train 100,000 world-class developers in the next 10 years – and we want you to
help make it happen.
Andela Nigeria is currently recruiting for the position below:
Job Position: Executive Assistant
Job Level: Junior-Mid Level
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Lagos
About the Role (Executive Assistant)
The Executive Assistant
is experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive
support-related tasks. He/She is able to work independently with little or no
supervision. The Executive Assistant is a highly resourceful team-player, who
is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure,
while remaining flexible, proactive, and efficient.
The individual has the
ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong
written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills,
and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.
He/She will report directly to the Director of Operations Lagos and work
collaboratively with the Lagos Operations team to ensure well-laid out plans
are executed effectively.
Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant
The specific
responsibilities of the Executive Assistant will include:
- Coordinating the flow of information to the Director's
desk as required for policy and operational decisions
- Owning and managing administrative tasks of the
Director of Operations
- Managing an extremely busy and active calendar or
appointments
- Composing and preparing confidential correspondence for
the Director of Operations
- Screening phone and video calls and visitors on the DOs
behalf
- Arranging and managing travel itinerary, agenda and
logistics
- Anticipating the Director’s needs and proactively
bringing together appropriate people and resources to support the
Director’s agenda
- Completing critical aspects of deliverables and special
assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing
time; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem solving;
making adjustments to plans
- Enhances Director’s and company’s reputation by
accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests;
exploring opportunities to add value
- Representing the Director by welcoming visitors,
arranging company dinners and other corporate functions; answering
questions and meeting requests directed to the executive office
- Assisting in coordinating the agenda of senior
management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings
- Managing external contacts; proactively understanding
who they are, who the primary contacts are, and keeping track of periodic
communication needed for primary contacts
- Relieving the Director of day-to-day administrative
duties
Requirements: Education,
Knowledge and Skills
A great candidate for
this role has the following attributes:
- Has a degree from an Accredited College or University
- Has experience at a start-up or other
high-growth/fast-paced organizations
- Has excellent verbal and superior writing and report
presentation skills
- Is a polished professional having significant
experience (minimum 3 years) supporting a senior executive/senior
management
- Can plan and conduct complex and sensitive
administrative and operational studies
- Is able to identify management and operational
problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective
solutions.
- Can interpret, explain and apply complex policies,
regulations, and procedures
- Can represent the Director of Operations in meetings
with others and make effective public presentations
- Can organize and prioritize work and meet critical
deadlines
- Has strong logistical management skills
- Has a strong proficiency with Google Apps: Calendar,
Hangouts, Docs, Sheets
- Must be an all around awesome person – we have a strict
no jerks policy at Andela
Benefits & Compensation ofthe Job
- Full-time compensation
- Medical coverage
- Breakfast and Lunch provided daily
- Beautiful working environment
- Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the
planet
- Oh, and a chance to change the world!
Please Note: We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
How To Apply
Interested and qualified persons should click here to apply ONLINE
