We’re looking to hire a sharp, proactive, and highly organized Executive Assistant to support the CEO in driving operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder coordination.
This is not a traditional EA role. You’ll operate as a strategic partner, balancing fast-moving logistics, decision-making support, internal coordination, and external representation. The ideal candidate is a master of execution, calm under pressure, and thrives in high-growth
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support & Calendar Management
- Own and optimize the CEO’s dynamic calendar, managing internal and external meetings, travel, and deep work.
- Prepare briefings, agendas, and context documents to ensure the CEO is always prepared.
- Track and follow up on key deliverables, ensuring priorities move forward.
- Collaborate with team leads to gather inputs and align timelines with the CEO’s feedback.
Communication & Coordination
- Act as the CEO’s first point of contact, screening, responding to, or escalating requests.
- Draft high-quality emails, briefs, memos, and reports.
- Liaise with internal cross-functional teams, partners, investors, and media with professionalism and speed.
- Communicate changes and updates clearly and promptly.
- Handle confidential and sensitive matters with integrity and discretion.
Travel, Events & Logistics
- Manage travel planning and itineraries for domestic and international trips, including visa applications, accommodation, ground transport, and schedules.
- Support the CEO’s participation in conferences, retreats, external events, and speaking engagements.
Productivity & Systems Optimization
- Implement systems and tools to improve the CEO’s workflow, communication, task management, and efficiency.
- Maintain a proactive approach to reducing context switching and optimizing deep work time.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years in an Executive Assistant or high-level support role for a C-suite leader, founder, or high-impact team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Proven experience managing calendars, travel, and operations across multiple time zones.
- Strong emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and integrity.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, Asana, and video conferencing tools.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with grace and grit.
- A genuine interest in startups, innovation, and Africa’s tech ecosystem is a major plus.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:
- A self-starter; you anticipate needs and act without waiting.
- A systems thinker; you love creating structure and clarity.
- A calm operator; pressure doesn’t rattle you, it sharpens your focus.
- A clear communicator; you translate ambiguity into action.
- A force multiplier; you’re passionate about helping leaders scale
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