Executive Assistant at Canonical Nigeria

Canonical - We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means 'humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world's biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world's most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation - Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it's the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We look for positive team players who are self-driven and results oriented, with excellent attention to detail.
• The best candidates can show that they are natural forward planners, are reliable and determined, and keen to assume responsibility for projects and processes.
• We are a unique global business, so we are not looking for candidates with extensive experience so much as excellent organisers and communicators who are keen to develop new skills and strive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities
What your day will look like:

• Support one or more leads and their team(s)
• Schedule meetings and coordinate monthly reports
• Organise and run international team events including logistics
• Manage quarterly and annual executive meetings
• Work with HR, Finance, and Legal as needed
• Collaborate on cross team activities
• Manage suppliers and stakeholders
• Establish workflows and processes

Requirements
What we are looking for in you:

• Experience in operations and executive support
• Excellent communication skills
• Project and event management
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
• IT skills including the entire G-suite (Gmail, Google docs and sheets etc.), ability to pick up new technology and software quickly.

What We Offer You

• Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.  
• In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.
• Fully remote working environment - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.