Technical Assistant to the CPO at Elenasy

Elenasy is a goal aimed at building a continuous flow of highly skilled individuals in the technical field. This effort is aimed at attracting, cultivating and developing top talent to ensure a pipeline of competent professionals, driving the growth and success of the organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Assistant to the CPO

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• As the maestro of the CPO's office, you'll connect and work seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders, handling a variety of executive projects.
• The ideal candidate is a creative powerhouse who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, combining professionalism with a dash of flair.
• You will be a pivotal player in an environment focused on results and excellence. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to excel in a role that will transform each workday into an exciting experience.

Responsibilities
Technical:

• Execute significant strategic, operational, and cultural initiatives that lead to substantial organizational changes
• Collaborate with the CPO and other senior executives in navigating uncertainty and mitigating risks through effective project management
• Lead analysis and program management, engage in alliances, closely collaborating with relevant stakeholders
• Foster optimized relationships and credibility between the Co-Founder and his direct reports

Executive Support: 

• Directly engage with teams on behalf of the CPO to ensure project deliverables align with scope and budget
• Delegate project tasks to relevant stakeholders based on their strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Follow up on contacts initiated by the CPO and contribute to cultivating ongoing relationships.
• Manage multiple complex departmental/company-wide projects, coordinating necessary meetings 
• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the CPO's activities, including calendaring, filing, expense reports, and travel logistics.
• Manage scheduling and preparation for meetings, brief the CPO for all engagements, and prepare executives for team interactions
• Ensure quality control for all CPO communications, internally and externally
• Anticipate the needs of the CPO and oversee daily operations of the executive office
• Support the CPO's workload by managing information flow, resolving issues, and providing analysis and advice
• Research, prioritise, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the CPO, ensuring an appropriate response
• Serve as a communication bridge between the Executive office and internal departments, maintaining credibility and trust
• Complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, facilitating effective Leadership.

Executive Team Liaison:  

• Coordinate and manage Executive Team meetings, setting agendas and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Facilitate information flow from the Executive Team and promote organizational alignment and support.
• Assist in building and maintaining external relationships that align with the Executive Team Agenda.

Communications and Partnerships:

• Drive the strategic use of the CPO's leadership voice internally and externally, in partnership with the Communications team.
• Keep the CPO's bio updated and respond to requests for materials regarding the CPO and the organization.
• Edit and complete first drafts for written communications to external stakeholders.

Requirements
Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced degree preferred
• 6 - 12 years’ experience working with C-level Executives
• Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development
• Track record of developing strong partnerships internally and externally and using influence (rather than direct authority) to make change.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary
• Ability to travel to support high level meetings and other Executive Office work several times per year.
• This position is not conducive to remote work.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Can anticipate and avert problems, grasp and add value to the leader's vision, organizational and political intelligence
• Strong work ethic and impeccable professionalism
• Advanced knowledge of apple-based hardware/software products
• Fluency (not expertise) across key operational areas such as financial analysis, HR, IT, Legal, and knowledge of what foundations do and how they typically work
• Ability to use project management tools like Asana, JIRA, Trello etc.
• Substantial and successful management experience
• Emotional maturity
• Action Orientation
• A decisive, quick and proven ability to accurately analyses information; identify key trends, and complete strategic operations
• A bottom-line orientation and a proven track record of exceeding goals in an international setting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyses data, to prepare concise summaries, and to provide sound recommendations related to extremely complex issues
• Expert level oral and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Excellent with follow up and attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience working with high profile individuals using appropriate sensitivity
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving with strong decision-making capability
• Ability to set boundaries and manage expectations
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and partnership development skills to work successfully with a variety of individuals and cultures
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability required or indicative of a start-up, entrepreneurial or changing work environment
• Highly resourceful team-player, self-confident, creative and independent self-starter, while also being collaborative who acts with diplomacy at all times
• Project management Skills is a must have.

Cross-Functional Team(s):

• Product 
• People Ops.

Technical Competencies: 
Soft Skills:

• Process Ownership
• Communication
• Customer Obsession
• Continuous Improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Annual paid time off
• Annual performance bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Company Tuckshop (BNPL)
• Employee Stock Option.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resumes to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.