Latest Job: Job Openings at Venture Women Fund

Summary

• Responsible for providing professional and high-level administrative support to the GMD and teams reporting to him by performing a wide variety of responsible, analytical, and administrative duties to ensure cross-organizational coherence and effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage executive schedule and act as a liaison for the executive team
• Prepare reports, presentations, and data, as well as maintain files, records, and correspondence for meetings
• Manage tender document administration
• Review and liaise with the legal team on all legal issues
• Handle confidential information; organize and maintain files
• Manage the information flow to the GMD this will involve gathering and distributing information to the business and various stakeholders, acting as the first point of contact for internal and external requests
• Demonstrate business acumen and critical / creative thinking to anticipate internal and external stakeholder needs and requests
• Manage the GMD’s work schedule / diary including calendar and emails
• Coordinate meetings and organize corporate / executive events
• Making and booking travel arrangements nationally and internationally
• Conduct general administrative duties such as mailing, scanning, correspondence, meeting minutes, conducting and responding to calls, in addition to managing confidential materials
• Other ad hoc duties as requested.

Educational Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• 4 – 5 years’ relevant work experience
• Experience in Power & Energy sector is a Plus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite : Outlook, Excel, and Word, in addition to corporate-level enterprise tools, such as Smart sheet.
• Gender: Male is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong creative and analytical thinking.
• Administrative and Organizational Skills.
• Information Management Skills
• Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal.

go to method of application »

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for the VWF initiative, aligning with the Visionaire’s mission and objectives.
• Lead the planning and execution of the VWF programs and initiatives aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs.
• Identify programmatic areas for support and interventions within the areas of Women’s Economic Empowerment; Finalize country strategy documents, programme/ project proposals, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to increasing women access to economic opportunities;
• Organize periodic consultations with key stakeholders, women leaders, to gather inputs on programme design, as necessary.

Resource Mobilization and Partnership Building:

• Identify and cultivate partnerships with organizations, institutions, and donors to secure funding and resources for VWF initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and strategic partners to leverage expertise, networks, and resources to support women entrepreneurs effectively.
• Facilitate capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums to equip Formal & Informal sector women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed in business.

Event Planning and Management:

• Lead the planning and execution of the grand launch event / Conference for the VWF initiative.
• Coordinate logistics, manage budgets, and oversee event marketing and promotion to ensure successful participation and engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including women entrepreneurs, investors, government agencies, and community leaders.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the VWF initiative, representing its mission, vision, and impact to internal and external audiences.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of VWF initiatives, tracking key performance indicators and outcomes.
• Generate regular reports and updates for stakeholders, donors, and partners,highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Requirements
Education:

• Degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Human Rights, Gender / Women’s Studies, International Development, or other relevant fieldis required.
• A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience at NGO related development projects;
• Technical expertise and previous work experience in applying economic empowerment principles, piloting or applying of innovative approaches to income generation for women, and economic empowerment of women
• Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.