Executive Assistant (Lilongwe)

2026/08/20
Reference Number
JR00005
Description

·      Manage, prioritise and optimize the Managing Director’s daily calendar.

·      Coordinate travel itineraries including flights, accommodation, visas and transport.

·      Filter, prioritise and routing internal communications (emails, phone calls and document approvals, drafting responses where appropriate.

·      Coordinate Board and executive meetings, including calendar scheduling, room reservation and technology set-up.

·      Take concise, accurate meeting minutes and track action items to ensure post-meeting completion.

·      Track on-going institutional initiatives and report status updates to the Managing Director.

·      Review, proofread and format corporate documents, memos and external communications for the Managing Director’s review and signature.

·      Maintain organized digital filing systems for records, and confidential materials.

·Creating and preparing reports, presentations and, formal documents for upcoming Managing Director engagements

Requirements

·Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications or a related field preferred.

·Proven experience as an Executive Secretary with at least 3 years directly supporting a Managing Director or C-suite executive.

·      Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams).

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·      Strong organizational and time management skills

·      High degree of discretion and integrity handling confidential data.

·      Excellent interpersonal skills.

·Attention to detail.

·Proactive problem solver who can manage shifting priorities with composure in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Closing date is 31 August 2026

Work Level
Mid-Level
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Lilongwe