The Executive Assistant will play a key role in the GEAPP Africa team and will work directly day-to-day with the Vice-President for Africa. The Executive Assistant will support and contribute to the execution of the Alliance\u2019s work. This position requires reliability, organization, the ability to anticipate the needs of the Vice President (VP), and the Africa team, and above all, a desire to learn and grow. This position will play a critical role in an expanding team and will support the Africa VP in the day-to-day responsibilities and executing the initiative strategy. To be effective in this role, the candidate must be able to advance work independently, maintain confidentiality, and work across a complex organization with high-profile internal and external partners.<\/p>\n
Principal Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tManages the calendar for VP, including identifying key deadlines\/ milestones in team plans and flag as necessary follow-up. Must be comfortable with heavy scheduling and calendar management including coordination of complex meetings with multiple participants and locations globally with a high level of efficiency and accuracy.
\n\tTrack grants, contracts, program-related investments, and works with the project leads to ensure timely processing of deliverables, invoices, contract amendments, and other activities on behalf of the VP.
\n\tMaintains active updates of all live activities on the Salesforce platform, tracking and reviewing deliverables and deadlines, with regular reports to the VP on each country and early identification and flagging of potential issues.
\n\tSupports the administrative processing of new grants, contracts, and program-related investments, including setting timelines for program development and approval; following up on legal approvals, financial approvals, and contract signatures; ensuring Salesforce is regularly updated; and engaging proactively with grants management, legal, finance, and other operations teams on behalf of the VP.
\n\tAct as a \u201cProcess Champion\u201d, encouraging and tracking the appropriate use of Salesforce and other tools or processes, including the proper use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for tracking opportunities and partners.
\n\tOrganize monthly check-in touchpoints between country Teams and Global grants & contracts team while keeping the VP updated.
\n\tTrack and verify Africa\u2019s program pipelines in liaison with Africa Country teams and report back to the Global Investments Team
\n\tSupports social media asset development and organization to facilitate storytelling and brand development. Proficiency in managing an executive\u2019s LinkedIn page is an added advantage.
\n\tCoordinates both domestic and international travel arrangements ensuring tight schedules and well-articulated itineraries. Creates and modifies travel itineraries quickly and accurately. Informs and plans based on the itinerary with appropriate parties. Should also be conversant with visa application processes and applying on behalf of the VP.
\n\tEnsures that the VP\u2019s office has the required technological tools or equipment to successfully perform his\/her work.
\n\tServes as an inter-departmental liaison and actively builds relationships across the Alliance with other key leaders and their senior level administrators.
\n\tAttends meetings on behalf of the VP, takes meeting minutes, and provides feedback as directed.
\n\tAssists in creating high-level presentations and any other documentation as required on an ongoing basis. This includes but is not limited to: Board Presentations, budgets and forecasts, white papers, complex schedules and events, and travel and expense documents.
\n\tOrganizes meetings\/events including meeting logistics, agenda and materials preparation, conference room and AV equipment set up, displaying presentations, etc.
\n\tOrganizes and maintains an internal contact details database for the Alliance\u2019s partners and grantees. Also maintains a proper filing system \u2013 physical and electronic e.g., on Box and Salesforce.
\n\tPrepares monthly expense reconciliation and on-demand expense reports of the VP\u2019s expenditure. Works closely with the Finance department
\n\tProactively anticipates organizational needs to ensure smooth team operations.
\n\tServes as an active ambassador of the team inside and outside of the Alliance, contributing to creating a positive values-driven culture that engages managers and staff across the Alliance and ensures that the organization\u2019s people are aligned with the Alliance\u2019s vision, direction, and strategy.<\/p>\n
Education, Experience, and Skills<\/p>\n
\tA bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, management, or a related field is preferred.
\n\tGenerally expected to have\u00a03-5 years of executive level administrative experience\u00a0in supporting an Executive Leader.
\n\tMust have previous work experience in a complex, fast-paced and highly professional role and global organization with multiple offices and with a strong mission and focus on people or a related role in a not-for-profit organization focused on a highly dynamic, evolving organization and work environment.
\n\tA highly positive-minded individual with a great attitude, and willingness to learn is required. Anticipates needs and is highly responsive to direct and anticipated requests; providing fast, accurate, and thoughtful replies to requests and follow up on action items on behalf of the VP.
\n\tDirect experience in managing sensitive and confidential matters with a high level of professionalism and grace under pressure.
\n\tStrong execution and organization skills and demonstrated experience in prioritizing and executing multiple priorities seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
\n\tDemonstrated proactive problem-solving skills with strong decision-making capability. Works effectively both independently, as well as, in a team-oriented, collaborative, and collegial environment.
\n\tHas the ability to identify, prioritize and manage agendas, employee communications, high level presentations and documents and is comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
\n\tHas excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and is effective in developing positive and productive relationships with all levels of staff and management across the organization.
\n\tProven experience working effectively as part of a team and autonomously.
\n\tProven excellent project management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver high quality, accurate work on time.<\/p>\n
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