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 Chief Executive Officer 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 Chief Executive Officer 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 Chief Executive Officer 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 Chief Executive Officer in the preparation of various documents. 

• Undertake other tasks assigned by the Chief Executive Officer. 

Job Requirements

• Excellent written an MA/MBA/BA in Business Management or related fields

• A minimum of 7/9 years of work experience relating the position. 

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.

• Well-developed organizational skills. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Proficient in report writing. 

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfill the above requirements can send the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credentials to VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org.

Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!

Note: -   Only short listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessment