Executive and Project Assistant

Your mission

• Provide project administration and business development support, including in: reporting writing; drafting project documents; preparing presentations; conducting research.
• Provide day to day operational administrative support, including scheduling meetings, and managing calendars; meeting follow up. 
• Lead on event management, including coordination of client and personnel reservations for the strategic engagement leadership.
• Oversee all aspects of office management and operations of our Nairobi office, including facilities, supplies, and services, in an effort to create a safe and productive work environment for the team.
• Support the organization of travel logistics, including relevant coordination of meetings, as required.
• Handle administrative and operational issues independently, escalating complex matters to appropriate individuals when necessary.
• Support the coordination and management and work closely with the project teams to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are achieved.
• Bring aboard a positive mindset and be open to learning something new each day!

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least 3 years of professional experience in program management/administration.
• Well-rounded experience in supporting and assisting high-level professionals in all matters related to their daily activities.
• High level of problem-solving skills, Microsoft Office and overall IT savviness.
• Excellent organization-, communication- (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail as well as structured and analytical way of thinking.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to work and be flexible in a fast-paced scale-up environment.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Why us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The opportunity to make an impact in a fast-growing and well-established big data SaaS scale-up.
• Work with leading public and private institutions.

Be part of a multicultural team of highly motivated and like-minded individuals.