Executive Assistant

About the role

The Executive Assistant will provide daily executive support to the leadership team of United Friends' College in Kinshasa. This full‑time, on‑site position involves managing calendars, coordinating meetings, handling travel arrangements, and preparing correspondence and reports in a dynamic educational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, schedule internal and external meetings, and organize travel logistics.
• Prepare, track, and reconcile expense reports and basic financial documentation.
• Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations for school leadership.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, ensuring timely follow‑up on action items.
• Support office administration, including filing, data entry, and record keeping.
• Assist in planning school events, meetings, and liaise with staff, students, and partners.

Required profile

• Proven experience in executive administrative support, preferably in an educational or service‑oriented setting.
• Strong organizational abilities, high integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities.
• Relevant diploma or degree in Administration, Management, or a related field is an asset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with office software such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, and calendar tools.