Description
Job objective
The objective of the role is to provide support by daily managing the Executive’s time on both business and personal tasks, achieve maximum effectiveness while also overseeing the general administrative function of the office of the Group Chief Executive.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Diary management and co-ordination of all demands for Executive Management
Handle all correspondence on behalf of the Group Chief Executive
Attend meetings on the Executive’s behalf as may be required.
Preparation of reports and presentations
Scheduling meetings
Correspondence and note taking.
Anticipate Group Chief Executive’s needs and ensure they are taken care of in a timely and efficient manner.
Expense management for the GCE’ office
Coordinate People Management activities (appraisals, goal setting, leave processing, etc. for direct reports) on behalf of the GCE.
Qualifications / Experiences
A First Degree, preferably in the Humanities
4 - 7 years administrative experience preferably within a world-class organization 2 of which must involve reporting to a CEO or Executive Director.
Experience in strategic planning and execution, including experience in working with senior/executive management would provide a strong advantage.).
Professional competencies:
Excellent Communicator
Strong bias for execution
Business Presentation Skills
Proven knowledge of MS Office Suite
Ability to apply tact and diplomacy on the job.
Strong planning, organization, time management and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters and display excellent judgment.
Strong business and technology savviness
Relationship/ Stakeholder management / Collaboration
Project management training / skills
Passionate about creating impact.
Proven self-starter
Solution driven outlook.
Behaviourial competencies:
Personal Drive
Emotional Intelligence
Extreme openness to new ideas
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Problem Solving & Decision making.
Good work ethics
Initiative.