Administrative Assistant, Emerging Markets at Google Nigeria

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Administrative jobs at Google are staffed by bright, organized and dependable people driven by a common company goal: to help us accomplish great things. Working behind the scenes, we make a significant impact on the people we support as well as on Google users around the world. We're adept at leading and managing a variety of simultaneous projects, which requires the particular talent of being able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Emerging Markets

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Responsibilities

• As an Administrative Assistant, you're at the heart of your team's business operations and activities and the soul that keeps your team moving forward.
• You anticipate the needs of your managers and team members and help them stay focused on their projects by resolving operational and administrative issues before they arise.
• You move quickly with the changing environment and are up to date with the latest Google products and services.
• You also use that knowledge to strategically support your team's projects.
• In addition to being organized and analytical, you possess the strong business judgment and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people and job functions.
• The position will be based either in Lagos or in Nairobi and will support the Emerging Markets team across Sub-Saharan Africa as well as remote support for the Director of Sub-Saharan Africa who is based in Paris.
• Undertake administrative tasks include managing scheduling and calendars for multiple people; making extensive international travel arrangements; coordinating weekly team meetings and group events; office space planning along with office moves; managing team/vacation calendars; processing expense reports; booking meeting rooms; taking meeting minutes.
• Organize logistics for a variety of team offsites and events.
• Set up and maintain websites for the team to include information such as key contacts, meeting minutes/schedules, teams, projects etc.
• Liaise with external clients in setting up meetings and organizing workshops. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Requirements

• BA/BSc degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience as a PA to a team or senior manager, involving calendar management, event planning, leading projects, travel scheduling and booking, budgeting and minuting meetings.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and a proven ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2013

Method Of Application
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