Senior Executive Assistant to the Director-General

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The Institute for National Transformation International is hiring a Senior Executive Assistant to the Director-General in Abuja (FCT), Nigeria. The role provides high-level administrative, coordination, and executive support to the DG, including managing schedules, correspondence, meetings, events, and strategic documents. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the Director-General.

• Senior-level executive support role reporting to the Director-General
• Based in Abuja (FCT), Nigeria
• Full-time employment
• Involves high-level coordination, correspondence, events, and strategic documents
• Requires a highly organised, proactive, and discreet professional

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Senior Executive Assistant to the Director-General at Institute for National Transformation International ⏲ Sep 9, 2026, 1:13 PM ⋕ View all Teaching & Education: jobs The Institute for National Transformation (INT) is a leadership development and transformation institution established in 2007 under the leadership of Prof. Vincent Anigbogu. The Institute exists to contribute to national transformation by developing transformed, value-based, no-excuse leaders who are equipped and committed to creating positive change within their spheres of influence. INT recognizes that sustainable national transformation begins with the transformation of individuals, their values, mindsets, behaviours and leadership capacity. Consequently, the Institute focuses not merely on imparting knowledge, but on cultivating leaders who demonstrate integrity, responsibility, compassion, excellence and a commitment to measurable results. INT's overarching vision is to see societies transformed through the emergence of responsible, competent and values-driven leaders. Its mission is pursued through leadership education, capacity development, practical application, mentoring, dialogue, networking and transformational projects that enable participants to translate learning into tangible impact. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant to the Director-General Location: Abuja (FCT) Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Director-General Job Summary The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative, coordination, communication, and executive support to the DG, ensuring the effective management of the DG’s schedule, correspondence, meetings, engagements, and day-to-day priorities. We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and discreet professional to serve as Executive Assistant to the Director-General (DG). Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and proofread official letters, emails, reports, memos, speeches, presentations, and other correspondence from the Office of the DG. Liaise with internal departments to obtain information, prepare reports, and coordinate tasks assigned by the DG. Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure that important matters requiring the DG’s attention are properly prioritised and followed up. Provide high-level administrative and executive support to the Director-General, ensuring the effective coordination of the DG’s daily activities and priorities. Support the coordination of events, training programmes, meetings, workshops, and other Institute activities, including logistics and stakeholder communication. Assist with general office administration, including preparation of documents, scheduling, record keeping, procurement requests, travel documentation, and other administrative processes relating to the Office of the DG. Support the DG with other strategic, administrative, and operational assignments as required. Develop and support the preparation of concept notes, proposals, project briefs, presentations, and other strategic documents for programmes, partnerships, meetings, and stakeholder engagements. Conduct research and prepare concise briefs, background notes, summaries, and reports to support the DG’s decision-making and engagements. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director-General. Support the DG in preparing for and participating in high-level meetings, conferences, workshops, strategic engagements, and other official events. Maintain an organised filing and records management system for documents, correspondence, reports, meeting records, and other official materials. Serve as a key point of contact between the Office of the DG and internal teams, partners, clients, government institutions, development organisations, and other external stakeholders. Manage the DG’s calendar, appointments, meetings, official engagements, and travel schedules. Attend meetings with the DG, document discussions, prepare minutes and action points, and monitor follow-up to ensure agreed actions are implemented. Track the DG’s commitments, deadlines, assignments, and outstanding action points and provide timely reminders and updates. Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism. Assist in identifying and researching potential partners, funders, institutions, and strategic opportunities relevant to the Institute’s objectives. Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes, presentations, talking points, and other materials required by the DG. Support the DG and management team in coordinating stakeholder meetings and maintaining effective communication with partners and prospective collaborators. Coordinate and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of the DG, including scheduling meetings, facilitating communication, and ensuring timely follow-up. Qualifications and Experience: Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, exercise sound judgement, and meet tight deadlines. Previous experience: supporting a senior executive, CEO, Director-General, Executive Director, or other high-level office is highly desirable. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience: in executive assistance, personal assistance, office administration, management support, or a similar role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. Strong organisational, coordination, and time-management skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field. Key Competencies: The ideal candidate should demonstrate: Proactiveness and initiative Strong follow-through and accountability. Stakeholder management Excellent communication skills Planning and organisational ability Executive presence and professionalism Problem-solving and sound judgement Confidentiality and discretion Strong attention to detail Ability to work under pressure What We Offer A professional and collaborative working environment. Competitive remuneration and benefits. Opportunities for professional growth and development. How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application Deadline: 16th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja