RenewHER is recruiting a Senior Executive Assistant to the National Coordinator in Abuja. The full-time, on-site role supports senior leadership with executive coordination, research, communications, scheduling and strategic follow-through.
Job Summary
Employer: RenewHER
Position: Senior Executive Assistant to the National Coordinator
Location: Abuja, FCT
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Travel: Significant travel may be required
Start Date: Immediate
Experience: 8–15+ years of relevant experience
Application Deadline: October 21, 2026
Application Method: Email
About RenewHER
RenewHER is Nigeria’s Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative. The initiative was formally launched at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja on September 11, 2025.
The initiative focuses on improving women’s health and supporting better health outcomes for women across Nigeria.
Responsibilities
The Senior Executive Assistant will:
- Manage the National Coordinator’s official calendar and priorities.
- Prepare daily and weekly executive briefs.
- Coordinate meetings, agendas, research, briefing papers and follow-up actions.
- Draft speeches, remarks, correspondence and talking points.
- Research official issues and prepare concise decision-support materials.
- Monitor opportunities involving conferences, speaking engagements, media, awards and strategic networks.
- Assess opportunities based on mandate fit, risk, time requirements and strategic value.
- Maintain relationships with relevant offices and stakeholders.
- Use approved technology and productivity systems securely.
- Provide structured support through clear priorities, reminders and advance preparation.
- Accompany the National Coordinator when required and support authorised logistics and records.
Requirements
Candidates should have:
- 8–15+ years of high-level executive support, principal office, diplomacy, communications, special-assistant or similar experience.
- At least three years supporting a minister, senior government official, diplomat, CEO, public figure or global executive.
- Excellent English writing and editing skills.
- Strong calendar management, research, stakeholder coordination and follow-through skills.
- Experience producing speeches, executive correspondence and concise briefing documents.
- The ability to understand and reproduce a principal’s communication style without making unauthorised commitments.
- Strong technology and productivity skills.
- The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in any of the following areas will be an advantage:
- Nigeria Presidency or government ministry/agency
- Diplomatic or multilateral organisations
- Global health
- Foundations
- Executive offices
- Speechwriting
- Journalism
- Policy research
- Strategic communications
- Protocol
A relevant bachelor’s degree is useful. Postgraduate or professional qualifications in communications or project management are also an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to ossap-wh@statehouse.gov.ng.
Use “Senior Executive Assistant to the National Coordinator” as the email subject.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is October 21, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Highlight your senior executive-support experience, writing ability, discretion and experience working with high-level principals in your CV.
Conclusion
The RenewHER Senior Executive Assistant role is suited to an experienced professional with strong executive support, communication, research and coordination skills. Qualified candidates should submit their CV before the October 21, 2026 deadline.
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