Executive Assistant
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Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
1. Office of the Group CEO Coordination
- Support the Group CEO in coordinating priorities across W2As HoldCo and operating entities
- Track CEO-level initiatives decisions and commitments to ensure timely follow-through.
- Act as a central coordination point between the Office of the CEO and entity or department leads particularly during the ongoing transition to more structured operations.
2. Strategic Execution & Transition Support
- Translate CEO directives into clear action points timelines and execution trackers
- Support the organisations transition from informal execution to structured documented processes by:
- Tracking deliverables
- Ensuring clarity on ownership
- Highlighting execution gaps early
- Help embed discipline and consistency across CEO-led initiatives.
3. International & Foreign Engagement Support
- Support the CEOs engagements with:
- Foreign investors and funds
- DFIs and development partners
- International corporates buyers and strategic partners
- Governments and diaspora stakeholders
- Prepare concise briefs ahead of meetings calls and engagements
- Track post-engagement actions and ensure continuity after CEO involvement
4. CEO Time & Information Management
- Manage and protect the CEOs time to ensure focus on:
- Strategic priorities
- International engagements
- Revenue- and partnership-driving activities
- Filter structure and summarise information before it reaches the CEO
- Ensure communications to the CEO are clear relevant and decision-oriented
5. Strategic Communications & Positioning Support
- Support drafting and coordination of:
- High-level correspondence
- Strategic notes and briefs
- Speaking engagement materials
- Assist with managing the CEOs speaking panel and closed-door engagement pipeline particularly in foreign and diaspora-facing contexts
6. Research Intelligence & Briefing
- Prepare background briefs on:
- Investors partners and institutions
- Countries sectors and priority opportunities
- Ongoing projects mandates and platforms
- Ensure the CEO is consistently well-briefed and positioned for high-level international discussions
What This Role Is Not
- Not a personal or administrative assistant role
- Not a substitute decision-maker for the Group CEO
- Not an operational management role within a single department
This is a strategic coordination and execution support role designed to strengthen the Office of the CEO during a period of organizational transition and scale.
Requirements
Candidate Profile
Experience
- 510 years relevant experience in:
- Strategy execution or coordination roles
- Consulting investment advisory or international organizations
- Founders Office / CEOs Office or similar environments
- Exposure to international or foreign-facing work is essential
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and execution capability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced evolving environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- High attention to detail with sound judgment
- Comfort engaging with senior and international stakeholders
Personal Attributes
- Professional discreet and trustworthy
- Results-oriented and proactive
- Calm under pressure and ambiguity
- High standards strong work ethic and integrity
- Alignment with W2As mission and long-term vision
Benefits
Why Join W2A Group
This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Founder & Group CEO during a pivotal transition phase with exposure to:
- Foreign investors DFIs and global partners
- International trade and investment initiatives
- High-level strategic and institutional decision-making
- The evolution of a pan-African platform into a structured scalable group
The role provides strong long-term growth potential into senior strategy operations or leadership roles within the group.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Google Suite
