About the Organization:

VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund is currently operating in five of the Regional States of the country. VisionFund MFI is currently looking candidates for the position of Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer based at Head Office. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements

Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing overall assistance to the CEO including time management, office management and documentation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Streamlining Operations: Helps in streamlining operations and improving internal control in key areas such as effective management, leadership, organizational development, and coordination of different departments. 

• Policy Development: Supports the CEO in the development and coordination of policy matters within the organization. 

• Meeting Coordination: Coordinates and arranges executive and senior management meetings, prepares agendas, take minutes and provides updates to the CEO on the status of implementation. 

• Written Communication: Responsible for composing, editing, and completing first drafts of guidelines, manuals, policies, proposals, circulars, terms of references, and other written communications. 

• Report Review: Edit and review reports and proposals before submitting them to the Board. 

• Document Preparation: Provides support to the CEO in the preparation of various documents. 

• Perform other tasks assigned by the CEO. 

Job Requirements

• Excellent written an MA/MBA/BA in Secretarial Science and Office Management or related

• A minimum of 7/9 years of work experience as secretary. 

Technical and other skills

• Proficient in computer (MS word, Excel, Power Point) and Internet browsing skills.

• Good written and spoken English languages.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to communicate information accurately.

• Terms of employment: Permanent

• Salary & Benefits:    As per the Institution salary scale. 

• Closing Date:  August 29, 2023

How to Apply

Submit your the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credentials via email: VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org.

NOTE: Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!