Executive Assistant to the Group CEO (French Speaking)

Job Summary

This role is ideal for a dynamic bilingual professional who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment and can confidently support senior leadership across regional and international operations.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted right hand to the Group CEO managing executive coordination reporting stakeholder engagement and international travel across multiple markets including Francophone regions.

• Provide high-level executive support to the Group CEO in managing a complex and fast-changing calendar
  
• Coordinate internal and external meetings across multiple time zones
  
• Prepare executive-level reports presentations and board documentation
  
• Ensure prioritization and alignment of the CEOs daily engagements and strategic commitments
  

• Support preparation of Board and Committee meeting materials and full board packs
  
• Coordinate schedules and logistics for Board and Leadership Group engagements
  
• Track Board and executive action points and ensure timely follow-up
  
• Support the Senior Executive Office in ensuring smooth governance processes
  

• Manage end-to-end international and regional travel arrangements for the Group CEO
  
• Coordinate visas flights accommodation ground transport and itineraries
  
• Accompany the Group CEO on selected business trips to provide real-time executive support
  
• Ensure seamless execution of complex multi-country travel schedules and last-minute changes
  

• Act as the key liaison between the Group CEO and internal/external stakeholders
  
• Manage and prioritize executive communications ensuring timely follow-ups
  
• Draft edit and translate high-level correspondence reports and presentations in French and English
  
• Facilitate communication between Group offices subsidiaries and external partners
  

• Support monitoring and tracking of strategic initiatives projects and executive priorities
  
• Conduct research and prepare briefing notes for decision-making and executive meetings
  
• Assist in coordinating cross-functional initiatives across business units and regions
  
• Ensure alignment and follow-through on key deliverables and deadlines
  

• Ensure strict adherence to corporate governance policies and internal procedures
  
• Handle highly confidential information with the highest level of discretion
  
• Support documentation reporting and audit-related requirements
  
• Maintain accurate and well-organized executive records and filing systems
  

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Communications or a related field
  
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken is mandatory)
  
• 58 years of experience supporting C-suite or Group-level executives
  
• Proven experience managing complex executive calendars and international travel
  
• Strong experience in executive communication and stakeholder coordination
  

• Experience in the energy oil & gas or multinational corporate environment
  
• Exposure to Board-level operations and governance processes
  
• Experience working in multicultural or regional (Africa/international) settings