Executive Assistant at Novella Africa

Job Opening ID: ZR_81_JOB

Job Summary

• The job holder is to partner with to support the CEO and other executives (CTO, COO, and CFO) as needed with organizing their calendars, events, and managing special projects (such as but not limited to virtual and physical event planning).
• The Exec Assistant will be a crucial colleague not just to the leadership team, but also to all other stakeholders as this person will be a channel through which the executives and important initiatives are accessed.

Job Responsibilities

• Holding 1x1 meetings with the CEO and other executives to manage their agendasand calendars to ensure maximum value creation
• Coordinating internal and external meetings, lunches, dinners, or meet-ups for the executives, and other stakeholders
• Facilitating meetings with various stakeholders including taking meeting minutes
• Managing and coordinating internal and external events for stakeholders
• Professional and courteous reminders about important tasks and activities
• Virtual and Physical Event Planning and management
• Managing and retiring expenses and expense reimbursements for the executives.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Business Administration or any related course
• 3+ years of Executive Assistance experience in a fast-growing tech start-up or company
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong relationships
• Ability to use Google Suites and other digital platforms
• Renewable energy experience is a plus
• Project Management
• Calendar and Time Management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Strong Relationship Management & Collaboration skills
• Strong adaptability and fast-paced learning skills
• Event planning and management skills
• Demonstrated results orientation skills.