The Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the CEO by streamlining operations, developing policies, coordinating meetings, managing written communication, reviewing reports and preparing documents.

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.

• Undertake other tasks assigned by the CEO.

Job Requirement

• MA/MBA/BA in Business Management or related fields

• A minimum of 7/9 years of work experience relating the position in Banks or MFI.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

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

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to communicate information accurately.

• Well-developed organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in report writing.

Duty station:     Addis Ababa (Head Office)

How to Apply

Closing Date:  May 28, 2024

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