Executive Assistant to the COO at a Pan-African Innovation-Focused Organisation

We are a pan-African innovation-focused organisation that works with over 500 innovation and technology hubs and other stakeholders to raise successful startups and entrepreneurs that are developing and deploying innovative solutions to African problems through the adoption of technologies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the COO

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Executive Support:

• Manage the COO’s calendar, emails, phone calls, and in-person meetings while maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and meeting logistics.
• Prepare meeting materials, document minutes, and track follow-ups.
• Analyze and distribute incoming communications and ensure timely responses.
• Monitor critical issues and keep the COO informed.
• Support budgeting activities, including expense tracking and reimbursements.
• Oversee special projects and ensure efficient execution.
• Facilitate departmental events and coordinate logistics.

Partnerships & Ecosystem Development:

• Conduct industry research and stakeholder assessments to identify trends and partnership opportunities.
• Support the development of proposals and funding applications for strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with AfriLabs’ goals.
• Support the engagement with funders, policymakers, and corporate partners to foster sustainable collaborations.
• Assist in managing partnership initiatives, tracking deliverables, and ensuring follow-ups.
• Develop data-driven reports and dashboards to communicate research findings to key stakeholders.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of partnerships and funding opportunities to support AfriLabs’ growth objectives.
• Support the development of new strategies aimed at increasing AfriLabs' impact, membership, and funding.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite; particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanour and discretion in handling interactions with stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Demonstrated capacity to perform effectively under pressure, ensuring high-quality output.
• Ability to demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven experience in providing administrative support at the executive level.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: jobs@afrilabs.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.