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4-5years

Job Location drjobs

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary drjobs

80000 - 100000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

About the company
Our client is an award winning Renewable Energy Enterprise in Kenya that develops hydropower plants that deliver affordable reliable and sustainable electricity to underserved communities in rural Kenya and East Africa. Their mission is to generate continuous clean energy with minimal environmental impact.

Equipped with smart sensors remote monitoring and AI-driven control systems their grids are designed for efficiency and resilience in both on-grid and off-grid settings. They are rapidly scaling; the business is set to power more than 10000 individuals create local jobs and avoid significant CO emissions

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organized proactive and strategic Executive Personal Assistant to provide direct support to the CEO. The executive personal assistant provides high-level strategic support acting as a key partner in managing the day-to-day operations of the Executive Office. This role is responsible for managing the director s schedule effectively and overseeing the implementation of high-priority activities to ensure alignment with the director s vision and company goals. The role holder serves as a critical liaison between the director and internal/external stakeholders and is expected to drive efficiency across all executive functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Schedule Management
Efficiently manage the director s schedule including arranging and prioritizing incoming emails meetings appointments and travel to optimize the directors time and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

2. Executive Liaison
Act as a critical point of contact for the managing director fostering communication with key stakeholders across departments as required and externally ensuring timely responses and smooth flow of information.

3. Meeting Preparation and Follow-Up
Prepare detailed materials agendas presentations and reports for executive meetings capture and follow up on key points to support successful outcomes.
Schedule management meetings efficiently and send timely reminders
to the management team to fill out the meeting template in advance of
the meeting.

4. High-Priority Oversight

Identify and assist with the coordination and implementation of high- priority activities in support of the directors strategic vision e.g. by conducting research developing templates tracking and documenting progress identifying challenges and proposing solutions as needed.

5. Records Management
Oversee sensitive information maintain records and files and ensure accurate data for decision-making with a focus on confidentiality and attention to detail.

6. Driving Efficiency
Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to drive efficiency across the Executive Office and executive functions supporting smooth day-to-day operations.

7. Travel and Event Coordination
Organize the director s travel itineraries and manage all aspects and logistics of domestic and international including accommodation and visa application and assist in the planning and execution of events involving the managing director.
Assist in planning travel and logistics for the management team as requested as well as managing travel arrangements and itineraries for other Senior Executives.

8. Learning & Development
Continuously strive to develop your knowledge and skills further.
Engage proactively with colleagues cross-functionally to improve and enhance efficiency.
Perform any additional duties related to the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to you.





Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in business administrationbusiness development or any related field
  • Minimum 5 years experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership in a similar role.
  • Ability to understand and contribute to the company s strategic goals and the capability to translate business insights into actionable recommendations for the managing director.
  • Proven track record in executive support project coordination or office management.
  • Strong stakeholder management experience (internal and external).
  • Strong familiarization of the Microsoft 360 and CRM tools
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks projects and schedules with precision.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate potential issues and address them proactively.
Qualified candidates are invited to send their CV to with the subject "Executive Personal Assistant" or apply directly.



A Bachelor s degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields, a Master's Degree is also desirable. Professional qualifications in Sales and Marketing. At least 10 years extensive experience in senior management level, preferably within the Energy sector. Experience in the Ugandan or East Africa petroleum industry shall be added advantage. Experience in managing budgets effectively, financial management, setting up effective metrics and business processes. Leadership experience with a thorough knowledge of marketing principles, product or service management, sales and business development, and is target driven with the ability to acquire and close contracts. Analytical skills and ability to interpret sales performance and market trend information. Proven ability and experience managing and leading high performance management teams to achieve significant sales revenue targets. Demonstrable experience in strategy planning and execution. The ability to understand changing market dynamics, translating them into an actionable strategy and implementing the strategy to achieve pre-set objectives. Demonstrated strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the strategic marketing and selling process.

Education

Bachelor s degree in business administration or Commerce/Economics

Employment Type

Full Time

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