Executive Assistant

About the role

Welcome2Africa International is hiring a full-time Executive Assistant in Abuja to support the CEO. The role covers calendar, email and travel management, project coordination, stakeholder correspondence and preparation of briefings, with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's calendar, emails, travel and communication flow with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Track follow-ups and action points across departments so CEO priorities are executed.
• Support correspondence with investors, partners, donors and government stakeholders on behalf of the CEO.
• Help organize internal reports, strategy meetings and performance reviews aligned with CEO goals.
• Prepare talking points, investor briefs and event notes for meetings and public engagements.
• Keep the CEO prepared: documents ready, meetings optimized and next steps tracked.

Required profile

• Minimum of 3-5 years in an executive assistant, chief of staff or operations role; experience in high-growth or international organizations is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Strong discretion and emotional intelligence.
• Able to handle pressure, multiple priorities and fast-moving schedules.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Required skills

• Tech-savvy: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and virtual meeting tools.
• Resourceful and able to work under pressure.