Technical Assistant to MD / CEO at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc - Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone (Oyo, Ogun, Osun and kwara as well as some parts of Kogi, Ekiti and Niger states). We are an organization with a focus on delivering excellent service to the customers and providing customer satisfaction through reliable power distributions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Assistant to MD / CEO

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The job role provides Technical Support to the MD/CEO in a one-on-one working relationship, acts as a level three expert on a wide range of relevant technical issues, and provides an all-round strategic thrust on all matters about the Office of the MD/ CEO.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures preparation of concise briefs on all technical operational matters requiring the MD/CEO's attention. 
• Manages a variety of special projects or critical deliverables for the MD/CEO
• Recommends appropriate course of action, referral, or response on technical, unstructured, or novel issues that could be of strategic importance to the MD/CEO.
• Represents the MD/CEO at technical meetings and other assigned functions.
• Manages top-level communication that is technical between the MD/CEO's office and relevant stakeholders. 
• Prepares agendas for technical meetings, briefing materials, and presentations as needed to support the MD/CEO.
• Manages top-level Board and Clients calendar of appointments/meetings, composes and prepares technical correspondences for the MD/CEO.  
• Researches opportunities (events, projects, training, businesses, etc), and engages networks relevant to the work of the MD/CEO or business interest of the organization.
• Prepares periodic and ad-hoc reports as needed by the MD/CEO.
• Performs other sundry assignments as directed by the MD/CEO.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent.
• A master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is an added advantage
• A Professional Qualification in Engineering is desired
• At least 10+ years of post-qualification experience in the Engineering field

Technical competencies:

• A strong analytical thinking with good numerical skills
• Essential Computer (MS Office Applications)
• Good knowledge of technical standards/regulations and statutory requirements guiding electricity distribution systems.
• Prioritize Assignments and ability to work independently
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills 
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Behavioral competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent Negotiation skills.
• People-person and a team player.
• Attention to details.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.