Sydani Group is a management consulting firm founded by seasoned international development professionals with over 30 years combined experience and demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of diverse impactful sustainable policies, programs and practices that drive large-scale development.
At Sydani Group, we are purposefully dedicated to providing client-focused cutting-edge expert solutions to a diversity of global complex problems. Driven by a zeal to succeed, we approach every challenge as a unique opportunity to grow creatively, build resilient systems and contribute to creating sustainable communities and systems rooted in a culture of responsiveness and transparency. Inspired by a vision of a world without limits, Sydani’s team of exceptional high-performing specialists innovatively apply their talents and skills to curate bespoke solutions that set distinctive new standards of excellence across sectors, establishing us as a preferred premium partner.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Advisor
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Senior Management
Travel: 30%
Job Summary
- The Technical Advisor is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the senior management team, including the CEO/Managing Partner.
- This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Support organizational activity forecasting and ensure adequate vertical and horizontal visibility for the senior management team in all projects within the organization
- Work with the Senior Management to organize and execute assigned tasks (business development strategies, business process improvement, business plan writing, etc.)
- Complete a wide variety of administrative and technical tasks that facilitate the Senior Management’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including assisting with special projects; conducting research on assigned projects, designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements, etc
- Attend meetings with assigned clients when needed and perform an initial assessment of necessary information required for the meeting, take minutes, follow up on detailed action points, and track deliverables
- Manage and coordinate projects, conferences, and events while keeping track of timelines, deadlines, and other related matters
- Oversee organizational brand promotion strategies and activities
- Work closely with the Senior Management to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and follow up appropriately to ensure timely completion. Act as a “barometer,” having a sense of the environmental issues and keeping the senior management updated
- Provide sophisticated calendar management for the Senior Management: Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements
- Any other duty may be assigned by the Senior Management within the scope of expertise
Leadership development:
- Participate in the Sydani problem-solving, ideation, and capacity-building sessions.
- Participate in Sydani’s periodic performance reviews and provide feedback to team members for performance improvement as applicable.
- Attend relevant local and international seminars, workshops, conferences, etc
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (First class or second-class upper) with at least two years of professional experience in a similar/related role
- Significant executive support experience, including supporting C-level executives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong team working and interpersonal skills
- Experience with international development,research, business proposals, implementation, and management consulting
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Flexibility to travel (local & international) at short notice based on work schedule and assignments
Competencies:
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and thought leadership abilities
- Results-oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs—ability to complete a high volume of tasks with little or no guidance
- Ability to conduct data analysis and develop reports and proposals
- Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail
- Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace
- High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and funded partners
- Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to tasks, situations, and events that require a quick response with minimal guidance
- Able to maintain high integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
- Highly resourceful team player, able to be extremely effective independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
What We Offer
- Sydani offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, competitive compensation, generous bonuses, rapid career growth, and the opportunity to work with a team of seasoned consultants and an ever-expanding network of industry experts
- This position is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated Technical Advisor to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast-growing, highly respected organization. As such, compensation for this role is competitive. The starting salary will correspond to the candidate’s experience and skill set.
Application Closing Date
9th March, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
