Technical Assistant at Strivo Labs

Role Overview

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Assistant with strong financial analysis skills to support our leadership, operations, and talent teams.
• This role blends technical, operational, and analytical support to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and data-driven decisions are made.
• The ideal candidate is versatile — comfortable with numbers, technology, and people — and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities
Operations & Project Support:

• Assist the operations team in planning, executing, and monitoring key projects.
• Support day-to-day business operations, ensuring smooth workflows across departments.
• Develop process documentation, SOPs, and internal dashboards to track efficiency.
• Coordinate with vendors, partners, and clients to ensure timely execution of deliverables.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Build financial models, perform cost-benefit analysis, and support budget management.
• Track and report on project budgets, expenses, and financial KPIs.
• Analyse financial and operational data to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.

Talent & People Support:

• Work closely with the talent team to manage recruitment pipelines, onboarding processes, and partner/mentor networks.
• Assist in creating and maintaining performance tracking systems for talent placement and management.
• Provide administrative and analytical support for talent-related initiatives (e.g., ambassador programs, digital partner network, Lifted Africa community).

Executive & Technical Support:

• Draft briefing notes, proposals, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Provide research and technical insights on tools, systems, and best practices.
• Support integration of digital platforms and tools across the business.
• Manage follow-ups and ensure accountability on action items.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, operations, project coordination, or related roles.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (financial modelling, pivot tables, scenario analysis).
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Notion, Airtable, Asana, Jira).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders with efficiency.

Key Attributes:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised, structured, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.