Executive Assistant to Founder and Chairman at

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya APO Group Full time

APO (formerly known as African Press Organization) owns and manages Africa Wire and MENA Wire, the press release distribution services dedicated to Africa and the Middle East.

Founded in 2007, APO is the sole press release wire in Africa, and the global leader in media relations related to Africa and the Middle East.


Responsibilities:
Engage regularly with all levels in the company, providing support as needed.

Coordinate the professional and personal scheduling and workflow of the Founder and Chairman alongside the Chief of Staff, including agendas, email, calls, travel arrangements, client management, and other logistics.

Participate in meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action points.
Draft high-level communications and presentations.

Act as the point of contact between the Founder and Chairman and internal colleagues and external clients, building strong relationships.

Collaborate with the Chief of Staff on various Chairman's projects and initiatives.
Prioritize and handle matters of top priority, ensuring discreet handling of all business matters.
Manage international and regional travel and accommodation arrangements across Europe and Africa.
Assist in professional, familial, and social obligations of the Founder and Chairman and family.

Requirements:
Minimum 8 years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
Multinational/International work experience.
Understanding of doing business for an international organization operating across Africa.
Experience in event management (ideal but not essential).
Preferred experience in procurement and vendor sourcing.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Proficient in PowerPoint presentations.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Analytical and logical thinker.
Proactive, anticipates needs, and creative in finding solutions.
Efficient and self-starter.
Excellent people skills and a collaborative mindset.
Ability to execute decisions, network, manage, and lead/monitor various small projects.
Efficiency and reliability.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office productivity and project management tools, with an aptitude to learn new software and systems.

Business and commercial-minded.

Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge.

Possess a high level of professionalism

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