Senior Executive Special Assistant to the CEO

About the role

The client seeks a senior executive assistant to provide strategic and operational support to the CEO. This hybrid position combines high‑level project management, research, and representation in board‑level engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage internal and external special projects, coordinating with departments and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO.
• Research, draft, and edit policy briefings, speeches, presentations, and reports for workforce development and other strategic topics.
• Prepare meeting materials, schedule stakeholder meetings, and ensure follow‑up for staff, board, and external sessions.
• Represent the CEO in meetings, task forces, and workgroups when required, and monitor actions in the CEO’s absence.
• Assist with grant reporting, financial data collation, and coordination with corporations, NGOs, foundations, and government officials.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or HND; project management certification preferred; MSc/MBA advantageous.
• 7‑9 years supporting C‑suite executives in fast‑paced non‑profit, public, or private organisations.
• Extensive project‑management experience and exposure to board meetings.
• Proactive, discreet, highly organised and able to work independently.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with AI productivity tools for report generation and workflow automation.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and stakeholder‑management abilities.