Executive Assistant NGO Job AFIDEP

• Strategically manage the Executive Director's schedule, correspondence, meetings, and travel to optimise time and institutional priorities.
• Act as a central coordination point for the Executive Director's Office, ensuring follow-through on delegated actions and strategic commitments.
• Prepare, review, and manage confidential briefs, reports, presentations, and correspondence for the Executive Director.
• Coordinate Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings, including agenda setting, documentation, minute-taking, and tracking of strategic action points.
• Provide governance support to the Board of Directors, including coordination of meetings, documentation, minutes, and follow-up on action points.
• Support the Executive Director's internal and external engagements through high-quality communications and briefing materials.
• Support the Resource Mobilization Manager in coordinating resource mobilization efforts
• Maintain robust information management systems for executive and governance records.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and stakeholder management.
• Provide limited office and administrative support as required to ensure seamless executive operations.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Strategic Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least five (5) years' experience supporting senior executives in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong strategic coordination, writing, reporting, and organisational skills.
• Excellent judgment, time management, communication, and travel coordination skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate executive needs.
• Experience working in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments.

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