Chief Of Staff
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Job Location:
Port Harcourt - Nigeria
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Chief of Staff (CoS) to serve as the Managing Directors strategic partner and office lead. This pivotal role ensures the MD is fully prepared optimally engaged and supported across corporate board and external obligations.
The CoS will manage the MDs office end-to-end coordinate priorities across multiple businesses and translate strategy into execution.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director (MD) providing strategic analysis insights and recommendations on key business and operational matters.
Proactively identify and assess risks issues and opportunities across the MDs portfolio including core business activities board responsibilities and related ventures.
Support the MD in prioritizing competing demands and making informed timely decisions.
Coordinate and oversee preparation for the MDs internal and external engagements.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the MDs office ensuring efficiency and effective execution of priorities.
Lead executive coordination and stakeholder management to ensure clear communication and strong collaboration.
Manage information flow into and out of the MDs office ensuring timely follow-through on directives decisions and commitments.
Provide support for the MDs roles on national agency boards and committees.
Provide functional leadership and guidance to the Executive Assistant (EA).
Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion professionalism and judgment.
Qualifications :
Skills & Competencies
Strong strategic thinking business acumen and analytical capability
Excellent written verbal and presentation skills (PowerPoint/Slides)
Ability to synthesize complex information and deliver actionable insights
Strong project stakeholder and executive coordination skills
Executive presence high emotional intelligence discretion and integrity
Proactive solution-oriented highly organized and calm under pressure
Data analysis and reporting proficiency using Microsoft Office and related tools
Ability to lead initiatives drive change and collaborate effectively
Basic knowledge of the maritime industry is an advantage
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management or a related field
Minimum of 5 years experience in executive office support strategy consulting corporate planning or PMO roles
Prior experience supporting a CEO/MD or Board-level executive
Exposure to board governance regulators or public sector agencies is desirable
MBA or equivalent advanced degree is an advantage
Background in maritime or other regulated industries preferred
Technologically savvy and willing to travel when required
Additional Information :
The remuneration is competitive along with other benefits.
The Deadline for submission is January 26 2026. Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Further assessments will be required.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Customer Retention
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Extensive Knowledge
- Account Management
- Front Office
- Telephone Calls
- Needs Analysis
- Cold calls
- Business Relationships
- Customer Complaints
- Sales Goals
- Sales Process
- New Clients
About Company
Our client is a marine logistics service provider in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. They offer services in the industry extending beyond the marine segment of the industry to the Subsea and Engineering sectors.
