What You Bring:**

• Bachelor’s degree in office administration, Communications, International Relations, Secretarial work or a related field

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible administrative and executive support experience supporting C-level executives, senior leadership, or Board governance in an international or multicultural organization.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars, travel logistics, high-level meetings, and confidential information.

• Proven experience liaising with senior stakeholders, such as donors, board members, government officials, or partner organizations.

• Experience in non-profit, international development, or donor-funded organizations strongly preferred.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands under pressure.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft correspondence, reports, and presentations with accuracy and professionalism.

• High degree of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, SharePoint); experience with expense reporting systems (e.g., Concur) is an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels and external stakeholders across cultures

• Independent, resourceful, and proactive problem solver, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:**

• Three (3) years or more supporting executive level management

• Professional training or certification in Executive Assistance, Project Management, or Office Administration is an asset.

• Experience working in a non-profit organization

• Fluency in French, Portuguese or Amharic is an added advantage

Executive Support, Calendaring & Scheduling:**

• Manage the calendar and schedules appointments with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the members of the SEI team and its VP.

• Manage complex and frequently changing calendars for the VP and SEI leadership, ensuring optimal prioritization and alignment with organizational goals.

• Coordinate high-level internal and external meetings, including agenda preparation, pre-briefing materials, and timely follow-up on action items.

• Serve as a key point of contact between the VP, SEI teams, and stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and responsiveness. 

Expense Management, Records & Documentation:****

• Prepare, process, and reconcile expense reports, invoices, and contracts in compliance with organizational policies.

• Develop and maintain organized filing, records management, and knowledge-sharing systems (digital and physical) to support accessibility and efficiency.

• Track departmental budgets, payments, and reporting deadlines as needed.

Travel & Event Coordination:****

• Plan, coordinate, and manage complex international and domestic travel itineraries for the VP and SEI teams, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Lead logistics for donor meetings, external stakeholder visits, and in-house events, including venue selection, agendas, hospitality, and coordination with relevant functions (communications, fundraising, program teams).

• Troubleshoot and adapt quickly to last-minute changes, ensuring smooth execution.

Stakeholder Engagement & Networking:****

• Cultivate strong working relationships with internal staff, partner agencies, donors, government offices, and board members.

• Support the VP in stakeholder engagement, preparing talking points, presentations, and briefing notes for key meetings.

• Ensure timely follow-up and coordination on cross-departmental initiatives.

Governance & Board/Donor Support:**

• Support the VP in preparing materials for the Board of Directors, donor meetings, and other governance-related engagements.

• Track deliverables and deadlines, ensuring accountability and follow-through on commitments.

• Coordinate communications, minutes, and reports to ensure smooth information flow between the VP, Board, and external partners