Strategic Execution Lead

Responsibilities:

Office of the Group CEO Coordination:

• Support the Group CEO in coordinating priorities across W2A’s HoldCo and operating entities
• Track CEO-level initiatives, decisions, and commitments to ensure timely follow-through
• Act as a central coordination point between the Office of the CEO and entity or department leads, particularly during the ongoing transition to more structured operations

Strategic Execution & Transition Support:

• Translate CEO directives into clear action points, timelines, and execution trackers
• Support the organization’s transition from informal execution to structured, documented processes by: Tracking deliverables, Ensuring clarity on ownership, Highlighting execution gaps early
• Help embed discipline and consistency across CEO-led initiatives

International & Foreign Engagement Support:

• Support the CEO’s engagements with: Foreign investors and funds, DFIs and development partners, International corporates, buyers, and strategic partners, Governments and diaspora stakeholders
• Prepare concise briefs ahead of meetings, calls, and engagements
• Track post-engagement actions and ensure continuity after CEO involvement

CEO Time & Information Management:

• Manage and protect the CEO’s time to ensure focus on: Strategic priorities, International engagements, Revenue- and partnership-driving activities
• Filter, structure, and summarise information before it reaches the CEO
• Ensure communications to the CEO are clear, relevant, and decision-oriented

Strategic Communications & Positioning Support:

• Support drafting and coordination of: High-level correspondence, Strategic notes and briefs, Speaking engagement materials
• Assist with managing the CEO’s speaking, panel, and closed-door engagement pipeline, particularly in foreign and diaspora-facing contexts

Research, Intelligence & Briefing:

• Prepare background briefs on: Investors, partners, and institutions, Countries, sectors, and priority opportunities, Ongoing projects, mandates, and platforms
• Ensure the CEO is consistently well-briefed and positioned for high-level international discussions

What This Role Is Not

• Not a personal or administrative assistant role
• Not a substitute decision-maker for the Group CEO
• Not an operational management role within a single department
• This is a strategic coordination and execution support role, designed to strengthen the Office of the CEO during a period of organisational transition and scale.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5–10 years relevant experience in: Strategy, execution, or coordination roles; Consulting, investment, advisory, or international organizations; or the Founder’s Office/CEO’s Office or similar environments.
• Exposure to international or foreign-facing work is essential

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organisational and execution capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail with sound judgement
• Comfort engaging with senior and international stakeholders

Personal Attributes:

• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
• Results-oriented and proactive
• Calm under pressure and ambiguity
• High standards, strong work ethic, and integrity
• Alignment with W2A’s mission and long-term vision

Why Join the Group:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Founder & Group CEO during a pivotal transition phase, with exposure to:

• Foreign investors, DFIs, and global partners
• International trade and investment initiatives
• High-level strategic and institutional decision-making
• The evolution of a pan-African platform into a structured, scalable group

The role provides strong long-term growth potential into senior strategy, operations, or leadership roles within the group.