LOOKING FOR A CAREER THAT MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE?
World Vision is a community of passionate people who determined to help the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and injustice to experience fullness of like. We work in nearly 100 countries, making us one of the largest international humanitarian organisations in the world.
What We Do
Grounded in more than 70 years of experience and expertise, World Vision works alongside communities, supporters, partners and governments to change the way the world works for children, focusing on three specific areas: emergency relief, transformational development and promotion of justice.
Why We Do It
We are inspired and motivated by our faith. We believe in upholding, restoring and honouring the dignity and value of every human being, and we work alongside the most vulnerable as a demonstration of God’s love.
World Vision serves all people—without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, gender, language, religion, political opinion, national or social origin, or other status.
Why Work at World Vision
- Purpose-driven, passion-fueled work
Even on the toughest days at work, you’ll end the day knowing that what you did today made a difference in someone’s life.
Whatever your skills and expertise, it will be used to make an impact. You’ll also be kept sharp with lots of learning opportunities and exciting work!
- Forge long-lasting relationships
The people make the place, and the people here are like family. Not just our staff team, but our supporters and those we serve too.
Purpose of the Job
The Executive Assistant to CEO is responsible for providing comprehensive executive and administrative support to CEO in managing the organization’s office operations. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
- Forward plan and effectively priotise workflow and calendar management for CEO
- Liase and communicate with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of CEO
- Foster strong interpersonal, oral and written communication/relationships at all levels, including with external stakeholders, executive team and Board members
- Provide high level administrative and communication support on behalf of CEO
- Provide support for Governance related affairs including liasing with internal and external stakeholders, Board secretarial duties
- Oversee all logistics support of Board related meetings and events
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ executive support experience
- Previous experience working with development and fundraising programs to increase contributions and funding sources an added advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the capacity to manage relationships at all levels, including with Executive team and Board members
- Ability to work independently and with professional discretion
- Experienced strategic thinker with ability to find solutions and opportunities to best support the CEO, Executive team, Board and organisation.
