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Role Overview

• As the  Executive Assistant to Surge Africa’s director, you will provide high-level administrative, organisational, and strategic support to the Director of Surge Africa. You will serve as a key coordination point, helping to manage the Director’s time, communications, and priorities while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This role requires discretion, initiative, and strong judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and executive support to the Director
• Manage the Director’s calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and reminders
• Draft, review, and format correspondence, reports, briefs, and presentations
• Act as a liaison between the Director and internal/external stakeholders
• Prepare agendas, attend meetings as required, and take accurate minutes
• Track action items and follow up to ensure timely execution
• Support planning and coordination of board meetings, strategy sessions, and external engagements
• Manage confidential information with a high level of professionalism and discretion
• Assist with travel planning, logistics, and virtual meeting coordination
• Maintain organised digital filing and document management systems
• Support special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by the Director
• Other duties ancillary to the above.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience providing executive or senior administrative support
• Proven experience supporting a senior leader or executive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational, time-management, and prioritisation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Strong competency in digital tools, calendars, document management systems, and virtual workspaces
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Interest in or understanding of climate change, development, or nonprofit work is an advantage.

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Role Overview:

• As the Program Assistant, you will primarily provide program support for Surge Africa’s operations. On a secondary note, you will handle administrative tasks such as assisting with hiring, expense tracking and Human Resources. Read more here. This role is fully remote. 

Responsibilities:

• Assists in organising programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organisation
• Assists team members in preparing and formatting documents, including Slides/PowerPoint presentations
• Continuously reviews and improves program evaluation, delivery and methodologies
• Develops and maintains an efficient filing system for the team, including assistance in processing applications for proposals as required and maintains a tracking system of responses to proposals
• Maintaining office calendars and sending out reminders of impending appointments
• Coordinates the translation, proofreading and editing of documents as required
• Assists in organising regular team meetings and conference calls/video conferences, including the preparation and distribution of documents
• Attending staff meetings and taking minutes with the assistance of and coordination with the Program team as required
• Assisting in managing the budget for special and routine events
• Making reservations for various off-site business meetings and events
• Relaying internal emails to staff
• Assists in the orientation of new employees, providing them with the necessary documents and materials for orientation
• Assists with payroll management
• Performs other related duties in accordance with instructions from team members.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 years or more working experience in program support, administration and human resources
• Effective skill in developing and executing both in-person engagements and online events
• Competency in digital software and virtual workspaces
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and good hold of strong organisational skills 
• Polite, clear and compelling communication skills.
• A good understanding of climate change and its landscape