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Executive Assistant to CPO

Save the Children International

KenyaEntry level · Not statedCloses Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 02:59 EATChecked 27 Oct 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Save the Children International is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer (CPO) to work remotely or from any approved SCI office within three hours of UTC. This full-time, permanent role suits someone experienced in executive support who can manage complex schedules and communications for a senior leader in a global organisation.

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What you will do

  • Provide high-quality executive support to the Chief People Officer to help manage priorities and focus on strategic leadership.
  • Manage the CPO's complex diary, coordinating meetings and events with all necessary preparations.
  • Monitor and organise the CPO's inbox, prioritising and responding to communications appropriately.
  • Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, and itineraries.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and reports for meetings.
  • Track actions and follow up on decisions from meetings and communications.
  • Serve as a contact point for internal and external stakeholders and manage enquiries.
  • Submit and review expense claims and process procurement transactions within budget.
  • Maintain departmental contact lists and information systems for effective communication.
  • Build relationships with other Executive Assistants and support staff to coordinate activities.
  • Support People Leadership Team meetings and other departmental events, including scheduling and note-taking.
  • Maintain departmental communications such as newsletters and updates to support employee engagement.
  • Assist with recognition activities to promote inclusion and collaboration.
  • Contribute to improving departmental processes and administrative systems.

Requirements

  • Proven experience providing executive support to senior leaders.
  • Ability to manage complex and changing diaries across multiple time zones.
  • Experience handling high-volume inboxes with sound judgement.
  • Extensive experience planning and coordinating complex travel arrangements.
  • Experience supporting meetings with agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action tracking.
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
  • Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively solve problems.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 applications and digital collaboration tools.
  • Comfortable learning and using organisational systems including finance and procurement platforms.
  • Willingness to use new technologies and digital tools.
  • Degree-level education or relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience.
  • Right to work in the country of employment for the duration of the contract.
  • Fluency in English.

How to apply

Apply by submitting a CV and cover letter through the employer's official contact. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

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