Executive Assistant to the CEO at Armada Human Capital

Summary: Our Client is currently looking for an Executive Assistant to join their growing team, and to become a collaborative and important member of the organization’s team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Keeping the CEO abreast of upcoming issues, meetings and deadlines– The person will always be with the CEO on the field or in the office
• Ensuring proper follow-up of actions required
• Maintain record of updated formats for program performance reports.
• Organize regular visits to the field. Document and facilitate proper follow up after each visit
• Financials:  Oversee the bookkeeping of finances related to the CEO expenses
• Work in collaboration with the senior management team in monitoring grant   performance to ensure compliance with the terms, conditions and time lines of awards
• Meetings with clientele on behalf of CEO (when required)
• Strategic brainstorming on creative ideas for the organization
• Daily update meetings with the CEO and the Special Advisor to the CEO
• Be able to work overtime and on standby
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the CEO and the Special Advisor to the CEO

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• 2-5 years working experience in a similar role
• Diploma or degree in a related field
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication (written, spoken and presentational) skills
• Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people you shall work with
• Proficiency in writing proposal and reports in English.
• Research:  Ability to conduct in depth research for both individuals and foundations to better prepare the CEO for meetings
• Technology Awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources, etc.