Executive Assistant to the CEO at Letshego MFB

Job summary:

• Assist the CEO with all administrative, organizational and operational matters as required.
• To serve as a point of contact and provide executive support for the CEO.
• To support facilitation of strategic initiative execution at the direction of the CEO.

Thinking Requirements and Working Complexity:

• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Resourceful and Solution oriented thinking
• Reliable and friendly personality with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, CEOs, board members, external partners and donors
• Good technical understanding of office equipment and excellent computer literacy
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and followsthrough on outstanding issues to successful completion within agreed deadlines.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with good initiative and emotional maturity
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to deliver effectively and independently
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response as well as confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
• Must be multi-culturally aware and be willing to work across geographic diversity

Knowledge and Experience Required of Job Holder:

• Bachelor degree in commercial / secretarial or other relevant courses from a recognized University
• Management Support knowledge
• Experience of at least 2 to 5 years in similar positions in an international environment
• Fully proficient in English, verbal and written
• Good communication skills with all levels in the company, no arrogance
• Fully proficient in Office Suite and online environment including social media
• Both team player and used to work alone
• Flexible, Social, Communicative, Altruistic, service oriented
• Good understanding of the role of people in delivering business goals and objectives
• Excellent organizational skills.