Apply for Executive Personal Assistant in an NGO ~ Abuja

The Company is seeking an Executive Personal Assistant (PA) for a highly driven Executive who amongst other things, runs a nonprofit/non-governmental organisation (NGO), is a member of the IRCT Council, and member of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT). 

The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational, communication, and strategic thinking skills to complement the Executive Director’s speed and personality and facilitate the smooth operation of both professional commitments and personal responsibilities. Candidates are also required to have the flexibility for long hours, working in multiple time zones and frequent travel.

Role Type:

Intermediate – Mid Level

Location: Preference for a home location in Enugu, Nigeria or Abuja, Nigeria. With opportunities for frequent domestic and international travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Executive Director’s calendar and appointments to ensure optimal time management.
• Travel coordination including visa applications, flight & accommodation booking, and itinerary planning.
• Preparation of reports, documents, presentations, and briefs – in English and French.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across all areas of life and work including in PRAWA, IRCT Council, and the United Nations and facilitate effective communication.
• Keep the Executive Director updated on current affairs, especially in areas of interest.
• Support with personal errands and tasks as needed.
• Management of digital files and records to ensure efficient information management.
• Organise and manage events, meetings, and conferences, both locally and internationally.
• Implement strategies to optimise productivity and work-life balance for the Executive Director.
• Digitise the Executive Director’s life by recording/documenting and creating content for relevant online media including her website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Wikipedia etc
• Document and analyse the feasibility of all the Executive Director’s ideas and facilitate the execution where necessary.
• Ability to teach the Executive Director French and interpret and translate correspondence, documents, reports and other communication materials will be an added bonus. 

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Proven experience as an executive personal assistant or in a similar role.
• Excellent command of English and French, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of digital technology for organising, information management, and virtual communication.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and multitask.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required.

Benefits:

The compensation package will be competitive, benchmarked against similar roles within the non-profit sector in Nigeria. It is inclusive of:

• Basic Salary
• Housing Allowance
• Transportation Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• 15 days of PTO
• Pension
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Travel Allowances/Per Diem where applicable
• Communication Allowance

The actual compensation will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to upload their resumes and fill out the following form.