Executive Assistant to General Manager, EWA at Unilever Nigeria Plc

Unilever Nigeria Plc - Welcome to Unilever, a global multinational and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with products sold in over 190 countries and more than 2 billion consumers across the world who use our amazing products everyday!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant to General Manager, EWA

Job ID:  R-89389
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate about project management, execution of ideas, and delivering high impact results from the background then this role is just for you!

Responsibilities
Documentation Management:

• Develop and maintain an effective and efficient documentation and filing of relevant process, correspondences and files, which are channeled to the offices of the General Managers.

Travel Arrangements:

• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to close out travel bookings, hotel, on-ground transportation, visas, among others for the office of the GMs and other associates where required.

Operations Management:

• Provide wide range of administration and support to the Director and other functional leadership team members.
• Lead the development and implementation of standards and processes to ensure smooth operations of the office.

Diary Management:

• Efficiently organize bookings/ diaries, plan itineraries for the General Managers.
• In addition, same will be done for guests to be received by the office of the GM.

Project Management and Strategic Initiatives:
Overheads:

• Effective management of the GM’s budget, ensuring regular updates, and putting plans in place to optimize spend and improve savings.

Project Management:

• Drive and lead cross-functional teams on Company-wide initiatives and events, in line with Company’s strategic objectives.

Leadership And Other Strategic Meetings:

• Would be responsible for working with the relevant stakeholders to put together pre-reads and other documentation, relevant for the GM for meetings.
• Consequently, follow up with the relevant parties to ensure completion/ closure of all actions.

Confidentiality:

• Handle sensitive information with discretion and always maintain confidentiality.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Must be a University graduate
• 5+ years experience working in Corporate or similar organization
• Excellent written skills and attention to detail and diversity
• Creative thinking and proven ability to spot opportunities across the company and translate into internal initiatives
• Discretion when dealing with confidential matters
• Experience working with senior executives, and ideally navigating a complex matrix organization
• Delivery in a fast-paced environment

Skills:

• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Project management skills – planning and organization
• Strong bias for action
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent engagement, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner
• High editorial skills with super attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Stakeholder management and good interpersonal skills
• Influencing and decision-making abilities

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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