Technical Assistant to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Sundry Markets Limited

Sundry Markets Limited - Marketsquare is Nigeria’s emerging grocery retail chain - a place where Nigerians can go to find their trusted brands of groceries at the best prices. Marketsquare was conceived from a burning sensation to create a modern and relevant retail shopping experience for Nigerians and a more convenient way for people to get their everyday needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Assistant to the Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Location: Head Office, Port Harcourt - Rivers (with travel as required)
Department: Projects & Properties / Development Division
Reports To: Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Working Relationship: Chief Development Officer, Projects, Facilities, Properties Teams, Finance, Procurement, HR, Legal, Operations, Asset Controller, External consultants and contractors

Role Summary

• The Technical Assistant to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) provides high-level technical, analytical, process, systems, and operational support across the entire Development Division value chain.
• The role supports property acquisition, project delivery, asset management, facilities management, QMS development, and ERP readiness, ensuring efficient and data-driven execution of all divisional activities.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Executive Support: Provide technical and analytical aid, executive briefings, and track deliverables for the CDO.
• Project Management: Oversee project lifecycles from design to completion, including BOQ and drawing reviews.
• Fit-Out Coordination: Manage technical fit-out elements (HVAC, MEP, IT) for project readiness.
• Facilities Management: Track maintenance performance, infrastructure reliability, and customer experience.
• Property Acquisition: Analyze site data, acquisition pipelines, and support regional expansion.
• Asset Management: Collaborate on asset tracking and ensure alignment between procurement and finance.
• Data & Analytics: Develop project/facility dashboards and generate actionable insights through reporting.
• QMS & Process: Authorize SOPs and workflows to ensure ISO-aligned Quality Management Systems.
• ERP Systems: Support ERP implementation, process automation, and data structure optimization.
• Document Control: Manage internal documentation systems and institutional knowledge workflows.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as a bridge between operational teams, finance, and technical departments.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and implement process improvements to drive operational efficiency.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields
• Must have completed NYSC or exemption certificate
• 5 - 8 years experience in projects/facilities/property
• QMS and ERP experience preferred
• Relevant professional certifications will be added advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Acumen
• Data Analysis
• QMS & Process Development
• ERP & Systems Thinking.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online