Executive Assistant at Tiyah Consulting

Summary

• We are a fast-growing agritech startup on a mission to digitalize agriculture and improve market access for farmers across Africa.
• As our Executive Associate, you will work directly with the CEO to drive strategic initiatives, support cross-functional operations, and help keep the organization moving efficiently.
• This is a high-exposure, high-ownership role ideal for someone early in their career who wants to learn how a tech startup operates from the inside.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in executing on strategic priorities, research, and decision-making
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across product, operations, partnerships, and growth
• Track key business metrics and prepare summaries, reports, and briefings
• Manage and follow up on action items, timelines, and deliverables across teams
• Assist with drafting communications, presentations, and stakeholder-facing documents
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and landscape scans as needed
• Support accelerator applications, grant writing, and investor-facing materials
• Help streamline internal processes and flag bottlenecks before they compound
• Act as a liaison between the executive and internal/external stakeholders
• Support basiccustomer communication and follow-ups where required
• Assist with vendor coordination, logistics, and general operational tasks
• Provide support across different areas of the business as needs evolve

Requirement

• 0 to 2 years of experience in a startup, consulting, operations, or strategy-adjacent role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• A proactive self-starter who takes ownership without waiting to be micromanaged
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Notion, or similar productivity tools
• A genuine interest in agriculture, food systems, or African tech ecosystems is a plus