Executive Assistant to the Group CEO (French Speaking)

Job Summary 

This role is ideal for a dynamic, bilingual professional who thrives in a fast -paced executive environment and can confidently support senior leadership across regional and international operations.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted right hand to the Group CEO, managing executive coordination, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and international travel across multiple markets, including Francophone regions.

1. Executive Support (Group CEO Office)

• Provide high -level executive support to the Group CEO in managing a complex and fast -changing calendar
  
• Coordinate internal and external meetings across multiple time zones
  
• Prepare executive -level reports, presentations, and board documentation
  
• Ensure prioritization and alignment of the CEO’s daily engagements and strategic commitments
  

• Support preparation of Board and Committee meeting materials and full board packs
  
• Coordinate schedules and logistics for Board and Leadership Group engagements
  
• Track Board and executive action points and ensure timely follow -up
  
• Support the Senior Executive Office in ensuring smooth governance processes
  

3. Travel & Logistics Management

• Manage end -to -end international and regional travel arrangements for the Group CEO
  
• Coordinate visas, flights, accommodation, ground transport, and itineraries
  
• Accompany the Group CEO on selected business trips to provide real -time executive support
  
• Ensure seamless execution of complex multi -country travel schedules and last -minute changes
  

4. Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key liaison between the Group CEO and internal/external stakeholders
  
• Manage and prioritize executive communications, ensuring timely follow -ups
  
• Draft, edit, and translate high -level correspondence, reports, and presentations in French and English
  
• Facilitate communication between Group offices, subsidiaries, and external partners
  

5. Strategic & Operational Support

• Support monitoring and tracking of strategic initiatives, projects, and executive priorities
  
• Conduct research and prepare briefing notes for decision -making and executive meetings
  
• Assist in coordinating cross -functional initiatives across business units and regions
  
• Ensure alignment and follow -through on key deliverables and deadlines
  

• Ensure strict adherence to corporate governance policies and internal procedures
  
• Handle highly confidential information with the highest level of discretion
  
• Support documentation, reporting, and audit -related requirements
  
• Maintain accurate and well -organized executive records and filing systems
  

Requirements

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
  
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken is mandatory)
  
• 5–8 years of experience supporting C -suite or Group -level executives
  
• Proven experience managing complex executive calendars and international travel
  
• Strong experience in executive communication and stakeholder coordination
  

Preferred

• Experience in the energy, oil & gas, or multinational corporate environment
  
• Exposure to Board -level operations and governance processes
  
• Experience working in multicultural or regional (Africa/international) settings