Executive Assistant to the CEO, Africa
Core
Executive Assistant supporting the CEO of Zipline Africa, managing calendar, travel, and executive operations across a complex, fast-moving environment.
Role type
Senior Executive Assistant (Country Leader)
Builds
Operational efficiency and executive readiness for Zipline's Africa business
Domain
Logistics / Healthcare / Autonomous Systems
Required skills
Calendar management, Travel logistics, Meeting coordination, Stakeholder communication, Discretion, Prioritization, Cross-functional collaboration, Time zone management, Problem solving, Relationship management
Preferred skills
Experience supporting CEO/Country Leader, Government engagement, Recruiting support, Presentation preparation, Proactive issue identification
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Manage CEO calendar and priorities with business judgment; Prepare CEO for meetings with agendas and briefing materials; Coordinate executive meetings and external engagements; Track follow-ups and commitments across workstreams; Manage complex domestic and international travel; Support recruiting and hiring activities; Represent CEO professionally in internal and external interactions; Proactively identify improvements to executive workflow.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC