Wootlab Innovations is a fast-growing software development and technology training company focused on empowering individuals and businesses in Africa. We provide comprehensive training programs and cutting-edge software solutions to drive innovation and growth in the technology sector.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Assistant
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time
Role Purpose
- The Technical Assistant to the COO provides high-level technical, administrative, and operational support to ensure the effective execution of organisational priorities.
- The role requires a highly organised, proactive, and analytical individual who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, coordinate cross-functional activities, and support technical decision-making.
- This is more than an administrative role.
- The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to the COO by managing information, coordinating projects, conducting research, and ensuring timely follow-through on key organisational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support:
- Manage the COO's calendar, meetings, travel, and daily schedule.
- Prepare technical briefs, presentations, reports, and correspondence.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action tracking.
- Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Operations & Project Coordination:
- Track organisational priorities, project milestones, and action items on behalf of the COO.
- Follow up with teams to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and support project execution.
- Maintain technical dashboards and provide regular progress updates.
Research & Strategic Support:
- Conduct research on industry trends, funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and market developments.
- Analyse information and prepare concise summaries to support technical decisions.
- Assist with proposal development, presentations, and business documentation.
Stakeholder & Office Coordination:
- Serve as the first point of coordination between the COO and internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and technical engagements.
- Support the smooth running of the COO's office and ensure effective communication across departments.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting senior executives in a corporate, technology, consulting, or development organisation.
- Experience coordinating projects and working across multiple teams is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Google Drive, MS and collaboration tools (Trello, Slack)
- Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
- Professional, proactive, and adaptable with a strong sense of ownership
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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