Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Infrastructure and Logistics

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Job Title: Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Infrastructure and Logistics

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

• The primary objective is to amplify the MD's effectiveness by handling strategic technical business support, thereby enabling the MD to focus on leading the group’s ports, trade-enabling infrastructure platforms, and regional expansion strategy.
• The Technical Assistant to the Managing Director, Infrastructure & Logistics, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) serves as a senior high-impact strategic support officer, providing expert technical, analytical, and operational assistance directly to the MD.
• This role combines rigorous analytical capability with sophisticated coordination skills and bridges the gap between the MD's office and the various business units within the Infrastructure & Logistics division as well as external partners (government agencies, contractors, port authorities), ensuring that decisions are evidence-based, projects are on track, and strategic priorities are effectively executed.
• Given the Dangote Group's significant investments in maritime infrastructure and logistics, this role requires an individual who can understand technical nuances, prepare high-stakes presentations, manage complex project timelines, and represent the MD professionally.
• The Technical Assistant translates complex technical data, insights, reports and strategic intent into actionable plans, coordinates cross-functional workstreams, and ensures the MD is fully informed and equipped to drive the division's overarching objectives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the MD, ensuring deadlines are met and outcomes align with strategic priorities.
• Act as a point of contact between the MD's office business units and technical teams, fostering clear communication, accountability, and seamless information flow.
• Conduct in-depth technical research, feasibility analysis, and due diligence on infrastructure and logistics projects, presenting findings with clear recommendations to the MD.
• Review engineering and technical reports, contracts, and design documents to ensure they meet organizational standards and regulatory requirements before MD sign-off.
• Maintain a dynamic database of infrastructure assets, project portfolios, vendor performance records, and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare high-quality technical briefs, executive presentations, board papers, and position documents on behalf of the MD for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate technical meetings, workshops, and site visits; prepare minutes, action logs, and follow-up reports ensuring timely closure of all action items.
• Manage the MD's technical correspondence, ensuring timely and accurate responses to technical queries from government agencies, partners, and business units.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and governance frameworks for the division.
• Monitor and track the progress of key infrastructure and logistics projects, highlighting risks, delays, and performance variances, and recommending corrective actions.
• Supports the MD in site visits and regulatory inspections across all terminals/projects.
• Analyse operational data, KPIs, and financial metrics across infrastructure and logistics assets, identifying trends and presenting insights to support decision-making.
• Liaise with project managers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to obtain status updates and ensure alignment with the MD's strategic directives.

Education and Work Experience

• A good understanding of financial analysis
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in infrastructure, engineering, logistics, or project management roles.
• A Master's degree (MBA or MSc in Engineering Management, Infrastructure, or related field) is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree (minimum Second Class Upper) in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Prior experience supporting senior executives and/or working in the maritime industry is highly desirable
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or FIDIC are an added advantage.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy in all outputs.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented mindset with ability to work independently.
• Strong technical acumen in civil, mechanical, or logistics infrastructure with ability to interpret engineering drawings, contracts, and technical reports.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce board-level reports and presentations with clarity and precision.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to prepare and interpret project financial reports and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with ability to work across diverse teams.