Technical Assistant to CEO (Project Management)

Technical Assistant to CEO (Project Management)

The Opportunity

As a Technical Assistant, you will:

• Provide technical and administrative support to the leadership/management team on projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and donors.
• Track, monitor, and support the execution of projects to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
• Curate, prepare, and proofread reports, presentations, proposals, and other key documents.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, briefings, and engagements, where required.
• Support coordination around internationally funded programmes and donor-related engagements.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and presentations for leadership.
• Manage correspondence, schedules, and follow-ups on action points from meetings.
• Handle sensitive and complex tasks with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of projects and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder engagements, projects, and programme activities.
• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on ongoing projects and engagements.

Who We're Looking For

• A confident, articulate, and highly organised individual.
• Minimum of 3 years' proven experience in project management.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management.
• Prior experience working with NGOs or in internationally funded programmes/projects.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise complex, multi-faceted tasks.
• Strong document curation, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Comfortable and confident representing an organisation in meetings.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital business tools.
• BSc in any relevant discipline.
• A project management certification is an added advantage.
• Females are strongly advised to apply.

What We Value

• We value individuals who:
• Can manage complexity with calm and clarity.
• Build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.
• Communicate and present with confidence and polish.
• Handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
• Are adaptable and can work well under pressure and tight timelines.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Exposure to high-level stakeholder and project engagements.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Exposure to internationally funded programmes and donor engagement.
• Opportunity to build strong project management and representation skills.
• Competitive remuneration.

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Deadline: Nov 7, 2026