Executive Assistant - Nairobi at Athena

About the job

• Work directly with global founders and executives — and learn how high-performing leaders operate behind the scenes.
• At Athena, you won’t just assist—you’ll act as a strategic partner helping leaders scale their time, decisions, and impact.

What You’ll Do

• Own calendars, inboxes, and priorities across time zones
• Execute research and high-impact projects
• Create presentations and executive-ready content
• Coordinate with global stakeholders
• Anticipate needs and solve problems proactively

What We’re Looking For

• Strong English communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive, resourceful, and tech-savvy (Google Workspace, Mac, AI tools)
• Available full-time (40 hrs/week), often U.S. hours
• Fully dedicated to one role

Location & Setup

• Must live within 80 km of the Nairobi Hub
• Able to report onsite when needed
• Includes 2 weeks onsite onboarding + ongoing training

Compensation & Benefits

During Training (up to 6 weeks):

• Intensive onsite training
• Trainee status

Upon Client Match:

• Earn up to KES 90,500/month
• HMO coverage
• Mental health support (psychologist, psychiatrist, or coach)
• Career growth with ongoing coaching & training
• Access to a 3,000+ global support network
• Sponsored MBA opportunity
• Company-issued equipment

Requirements

• Reliable WFH setup
• Minimum 30 Mbps internet
• Device: i5 (8th gen+) / Ryzen 5 3000+ / Mac (2017+); 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)