Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of
Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers,
Infrastructure and Industries.
With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the
undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and
Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency
solutions, combining energy, automation and software.
In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest
Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver
real-time control and operational efficiency.
We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a
great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and
Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every
moment.
Job Title: Executive Assistant to the General Manager
Location: Lagos
Purpose of the Job
To provide administrative support to the Country President
as well as oversee all legal and contractual activities for the company.
Responsibilities
- Manages the Country President’s calendars and schedules appointments.
- Schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, and department activities for all members of the Management Committee
- Prepare agendas, notices, minutes and resolutions for corporate meetings.
- Performs complex and confidential secretarial functions including developing and typing taped dictation or written correspondence. Responds to routine external correspondence.
- Organize and prioritize large volumes of information and call, sort and distribute mail, open mail for the Country President and determine level of priority.
- Arranges complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiles documents for travel-related meetings
- Liaising and negotiating with legal solicitors firms as well as company clients on contractual activities
- Drawing up legal contracts as well as explaining legal documents.
- Preparing legal documentation for the conveyance of any litigation and probate work with the company external legal advisor
- Transcribing dictation of correspondence and various other legal documents
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Country President
Skills
To be able to
identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes
information skillfully and maintains confidentiality.
To maintain confidentiality, remain open to others' ideas
and exhibits willingness to try new things.
Good communication
skills to be able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative
situations and demonstrates good presentation skills.
To be able to edits
work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able
to read and interpret written information.
To be able to plan/organize, prioritizes, plan work
activities and use time efficiently.
To be able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness when
carry out work activities to ensure quality.
n To be able to adapt to changes in the work environment,
manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or
unexpected events.
To be consistently at
work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and
solicits feedback to improve performance.
Arrangement of leadership meetings.
Responsible for arranging meetings with customers.
Townhall and skip level meetings once a quarter.
Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle
sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires
demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at
all levels of the organization.
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software
applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation
software (MSWord, Excel,PowerPoint)
Work requires continual attention to detail in composing,
typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to
juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Litigation experience
Paralegal skills
Collaboration with Consulates
Understanding of spoken French would be an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested persons that want to join Schneider Electric should click here to apply online
Good Luck!!!
