Technical Assistant/Chief of Staff

1 month ago

Abuja, Nigeria Spurt! Full time

Responsibilities:

Work directly with the company's top executive to establish the organization's long-term objectives and day-to-day operations.Collaborate with senior leadership to develop a long-term strategy.Run cross-functional projects with goals ranging from assessing progress, achieving goals, and motivating individuals to achieve their goals.Set the weekly executive staff meeting agenda, provide insights and analysis to assist in strategic debates, and track follow through.Take on special assignments at the request of the CEO, which may include everything from product development to finance and accounting.Act as a proxy for the CEO, advising key personnel on ways to achieve alignment on decisions.Take control over the content and agendas for significant internal and external reasons (such as investor meetings, board papers, key client meetings, internal all-hands, executive off-sites, and the like)Develop and build on relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and responsiveness of existing operations, and help define new operational strategies by working with CEO and other executives on special projectsServe as a subject-matter expert, handling inquiries, developing action plans, and assisting with preparation and dissemination of communicationsManage CEO’s calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetingAssist in travel arrangements and logistics.



Requirements:

At least 4 years of experience working at a high growth tech companyHigh EQ and comfortable influencing all levels of the organizationTeam-oriented professional with a commitment to driving both strategic and operational performance and improvementSelf-starter with a desire to learn and evolveBA/BS Degree or equivalent practical experienceFour or more years of experience in business managementExperience in organizing and directing multiple teams and departmentsExperience in planning and leading strategic initiativesConsulting experience, with a focus on operations managementProven success in a project coordination roleNimble business mind, focused on developing creative solutions

 

 

Skills:

Versatile abilities and extreme dedication to efficient productivityStrong project-reporting skills, with focus on interdepartmental communicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and executive presenceExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on structure and executionAbility to think and act creatively, championing and promoting new ideas that contribute to the goals of the organisation and the department

 


Desired Traits:

Discrete and trustworthy, as you will often be a party to confidential information.Demonstrate ownership of all areas of work with results-driven attitude i.e., multi-task, meet deadlines, identify goals and priorities and complete complex assignments with minimal direction.Motivated, optimistic, and passionateObsessive attention to detail, responsive communication, thoughtful problem-solving and an execution mindset; zero inbox mentality is strongly preferred.A critical thinker, who is curious, intuitive and pays attention to detail.Impeccable work ethic, able to multi-task and thrive working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Ability to maintain professional demeanor at all times, in a busy, high stress environment.Play well with others and demonstrate team leadership put differently, a strong ability to build relationships and trust as part of a small team.Able to work autonomously with out-of-box thinking and goal-oriented actions.



About: Spurt is a technology solutions advisory that leverages a talent network of professionals keen to collaborate with African entrepreneurs to build more efficient, more productive, and strategic businesses. Our practice is focused on deployments of technology, human-centered design thinking, and data analytics for business growth and expansion. 

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