Jobs at the Athena Centre @the Athena Centre

Athena Centre is seeking applications for the position of Head, Executive Office, based in Abuja. This is a senior, in-person role requiring flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and occasional travel. The position is responsible for leading the Principal’s Executive Office. Additionally, it coordinates engagements across policy, research, media, education, and public initiatives.

The Head, Executive Office will ensure disciplined management of executive time and strategic coordination of activities. Moreover, the role includes briefing and preparation for engagements, oversight of commitments, and communication discipline. It also demands advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication, strong analytical and briefing skills, and the ability to make structured decisions under pressure.

Candidates must demonstrate maturity, sound judgment, discretion, assertiveness in protecting executive time, and the ability to remain composed in high-pressure environments, with situational and political awareness.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years in direct executive support or executive coordination.
• Proven experience managing complex schedules for senior leaders.
• Exposure to corporate leadership, professional services, governance, or public affairs.
• Demonstrated discretion handling confidential information.
• Experience supporting a CEO, Chairman, Senior Partner, or public office holder is preferred.
• First degree and an MBA (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) in a relevant discipline are required.

Application Instructions:

Submit a detailed CV (max 3 pages), a one-page executive statement outlining relevant experience, and two professional references to careers@athenacentre.org, using “Head, Executive Office” as the subject line.

Application Deadline: 31st March 2026