Executive Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kenya.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategic calendar and inbox, prioritizing tasks and eliminating nonessential items.

• Develop executive-ready research, reports, and presentations that facilitate decision-making.

• Collaborate across various functions regarding the executive’s business and personal priorities.

• Manage travel arrangements, logistics, and coordinate meetings.

• Serve as a reliable gatekeeper and the initial point of contact for the executive.

• Actively seek out ways to enhance the executive’s personal and professional life.

• Function as the strategic right hand to a founder or CEO based in the US.

• Anticipate needs, safeguard the executive’s time, ensure desired outcomes, and act as a strategic partner.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience supporting a founder/CEO or C-suite executive, preferably advancing from assistant to chief-of-staff or Executive Partner role.

• Comprehensive management of inbox, calendar, CRM, and client communication workflows.

• A systematic approach for inbox triage, calendar oversight, and prioritizing strategic, operational, and urgent tasks.

• Capability to analyze an executive’s writing style and craft convincing messages on their behalf.

• Experience representing an executive during client calls, meetings, or board discussions.

• Strong proficiency with CRM and task management tools such as Asana, Monday, and ClickUp, including their configuration.

• Proven ability to remain composed under pressure, take ownership of mistakes, and drive process improvements.

• Evidence of proactively developing tools, identifying issues early, or suggesting projects.

• Measurable track record of outcomes linked to personal contributions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Probationary period (first 3 months): $800 USD/month (approximately 103,000 Kenyan Shillings).

• Post-probationary salary: $1,000 USD/month (approximately 128,000 Kenyan Shillings).

• Paid time off for all recognized US holidays.

• Health benefit of up to $600 USD annually, effective from the sixth month.

• Clear salary progression following the probationary period.

• Health coverage included.

• Established growth trajectory within the organization.

• A team that is committed to your future development.