Executive Assistant (EA) to the Founder at Mary Ojulari Foundation

The Mary Ojulari Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to empowering young people and women through enterprise solutions, scholarships, and community outreach. Our mission is to create opportunities for women and individuals aged 18–35 to succeed by providing financial support, mentorship, and technical assistance. Through our core pillars of action, "Innovate, Advocate, Elevate," we aim to drive entrepreneurship and economic resilience while building stronger communities by embedding sustainability throughout our work. This includes ensuring the support we provide today has long-lasting, positive effects on future generations. Sustainability lies at the core of our approach, ensuring the long-lasting, positive impact of the support we provide today for future generations. Our goal is to cultivate a vanguard of changemakers dedicated to developing innovative solutions for Nigeria's most pressing challenges while fostering a culture of paying it forward by empowering the next generation to continue this mission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant (EA) to the Founder

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (with occasional travel)
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization: The Mary Ojulari Foundation
Reports To: Founder of the Mary Ojulari Foundation

Role Summary

• The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Founder, enabling her to focus on the strategic growth and impact of the Mary Ojulari Foundation.
• The EA will act as a liaison between the Founder and internal/external stakeholders, ensure the smooth execution of daily activities, and support the Foundation’s programmes and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support:

• Manage the Founder’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Organise and prepare materials for meetings, presentations, and events.
• Handle correspondence, draft emails, and maintain communication on behalf of the Founder.
• Monitor and prioritise tasks, ensuring deadlines are met.

Strategic and Operational Support:

• Assist the Founder in the planning and execution of Foundation initiatives and events.
• Conduct research and prepare reports to support decision-making.
• Maintain records of key projects, stakeholder interactions, and progress updates.
• Ensure alignment with the Foundation’s mission and goals in all activities.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including government officials, corporate partners, and community leaders.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings and follow up on actionable items.

Communications and Social Media:

• Collaborate with the communications team to amplify the Founder’s personal brand and the Foundation’s visibility.
• Draft content for newsletters, articles, and social media platforms.

Event Coordination:

• Support the planning and execution of Foundation events, including the Ignite Bootcamp, Vanguard Fellowship, and community outreach programmes.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistics for the Founder and key stakeholders.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and project management tools.
• Social media management experience is an advantage.

Key Attributes:

• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about the Foundation’s mission to empower communities and uplift young entrepreneurs.

Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: recruitment@maryojularifoundation.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview
• If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!