Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited (NESCO) is a power utility company incorporated under the laws of Nigeria. The company generates, distributes, supplies and retails electricity in Plateau State and neighbouring states.
NESCO is recruiting a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Executive Assistant to the Managing Director/CEO in Bukuru, Plateau State.
Job Summary
The Executive Assistant will provide high-level strategic, administrative and operational support to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO). The role involves managing executive schedules, preparing reports and briefing materials, monitoring corporate projects, coordinating board meetings and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will also support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the MD/CEO’s calendar, meetings, travel arrangements and executive engagements.
- Prepare reports, presentations, speeches, correspondence, briefing notes and board documents.
- Monitor corporate strategies, projects, budgets, key performance indicators and operational plans.
- Coordinate communication between the MD/CEO’s office, departmental heads, the Board and external stakeholders.
- Organise executive committee and board meetings, prepare agendas and meeting packs, record minutes and track action points.
- Support budgeting, management information reporting, business analysis and executive dashboard preparation.
- Maintain confidential corporate documents, contracts and records.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagements involving regulators, government agencies, investors, host communities and strategic partners.
- Monitor compliance with board directives, audit recommendations, regulatory requirements and risk management measures.
- Liaise with Human Resources on training, succession planning and performance management initiatives.
- Research industry developments and regulatory changes affecting the power sector and prepare relevant executive briefs.
- Perform other duties assigned by the MD/CEO.
Requirements
- A first degree or HND in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies, Economics, Law or another relevant discipline.
- A postgraduate qualification, such as an MBA or MSc, is an added advantage.
- Professional certification in executive administration, project management or business analysis is desirable.
- Five to eight years of relevant experience in executive support, business management or consulting, including at least five years supporting a CEO, Managing Director or equivalent senior executive.
- Experience as an Executive Assistant to a CEO or Managing Director is a strong advantage.
- Experience in the energy, power or utility sector is desirable.
- Familiarity with Nigeria’s power sector and regulatory frameworks, including NERC, MYTO and NBET, will be an advantage.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, ERP systems and business intelligence tools is beneficial.
- Strong analytical, research, project coordination and business writing skills.
- Excellent organisational, communication, multitasking and stakeholder management abilities.
- High levels of discretion, confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
- Sound understanding of corporate governance, boardroom protocols and executive etiquette.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and respond to demands outside normal business hours when necessary.
Key Performance Indicators
Performance will be assessed based on schedule management, reporting accuracy, timely completion of action items, correspondence turnaround, stakeholder satisfaction and the protection of confidential information.
Working Conditions
The position is primarily based at NESCO’s head office, with occasional travel to operational sites, regulatory offices and stakeholder locations. The successful candidate may be required to work outside regular business hours to accommodate executive engagements, board activities and operational emergencies.
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application accompanied by a confidential cover letter, copies of relevant certificates and a detailed CV containing the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three traceable referees.
Applications may be submitted by courier or in person to:
The Managing Director
Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited
10 Barkin Ladi Road
P.O. Box 15, Bukuru, Jos South
Plateau State, Nigeria.
Alternatively, applicants may submit their documents electronically as a single PDF file named [Full Name] – [Job Position] – Application to [email protected], using Executive Assistant to the Managing Director/CEO as the email subject.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.