Description

Africa50 Mobility is a specialized infrastructure platform launched by Africa50 to develop, finance and operate road and bridge infrastructure assets across Africa.

Africa50 Mobility supports public sector stakeholders by mobilizing private capital for transport infrastructure, improving service quality and unlocking value through asset recycling. Development and proper maintenance of those assets will provide African governments with a sustainable funding model to support new infrastructure development or improve existing ones.

The Africa50 Mobility platform seeks to accelerate deployment of toll roads by structuring bankable projects and creating a robust pipeline of transport infrastructure assets.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director of Africa50 Mobility. The Executive Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Executive Office through effective coordination, communication, and follow-up on strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include managing schedules and correspondence, preparing documents and meeting materials, and facilitating interactions with internal teams and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate discretion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment.

The Executive Assistant will also support the wider team as instructed by the Executive Director, this will include (but not limited to) organizing all aspects of team missions inclusive of flights, hotel, transportation etc.

The Executive Assistant will also handle all related office management matters and coordination with supplier responsible for the proper running of the office.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director and team, including calendar management, correspondence, and document preparation.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and related logistics, ensuring accuracy in itineraries, schedules, and expense reports.
• Organize and prepare for meetings and conferences, including scheduling, agenda circulation, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items.
• Maintain organized records and filing systems for official correspondence and departmental documents.
• Support the preparation of presentations and briefing materials for internal and external engagements.
• Monitor commercial and sector trends to support business insight and decision-making.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of internal events in collaboration with the Director of Corporate Affairs.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar executive support or administrative role.
• Proven academic excellence; a strong educational background is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Fluent in English and French (both written and spoken).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Location

The position is based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Application

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.