Executive Assistant to the CEO (Director-Level | Chief of Staff Track)

Responsibilities:

• Act as a director-level proxy for the CEO when required
• Drive execution of strategic priorities and special initiatives
• Leverage personal and professional influence networks to unlock partnerships and opportunities
• Coordinate executive-level meetings, engagements, and follow-through
• Interface confidently with directors, government, financiers, and institutional partners
• Prepare executive briefs, strategy notes, and decision materials
• Track delivery of board-level and CEO-led initiatives
• Maintain absolute discretion and professional judgement

Requirements:

• First Class Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory)
• MBA, MSc, or equivalent postgraduate qualification – strong advantage
• 5–10+ years of experience in high-performance environments such as: CEO / Founder offices, Strategy, consulting, investment, or leadership roles
• Clear fast-track leadership trajectory with increasing responsibility
• Demonstrated influence networks across metals & minerals, industrial, financial, or socio-political spaces
• Proven ability to operate at the director and board-facing level

Executive Readiness & Mobility:

• Energetic, decisive, and execution-focused
• Highly mobile and operationally independent
• Access to a personal vehicle required during Phase I
• Available for local and international engagements at short notice

Added Advantage:

• Background in Geology, Mining Engineering, or Industrial Operations
• Multilingual (African and/or international languages)
• Exposure to Pan-African or cross-border roles

Hard-Filter Notice:

• This role is intended for fast-rising professionals already operating above their peer level.
• Candidates seeking routine executive support or junior assistant roles are unlikely to be considered.

Interested candidates should submit:

• A concise executive profile
• Summary of leadership trajectory and influence exposure
• Sector experience and mobility readiness

Engagement Structure & Progression:

Phase I – Executive Performance Phase (First 6 Months):

• High-value, performance-linked commission structure
• Authority to engage stakeholders and advance initiatives on behalf of the CEO

Phase II – Executive Retainership (Performance-Confirmed):

• Monthly director-level retainer
• Accommodation support
• Dedicated executive vehicle
• Security and healthcare coverage
• Professional wardrobe support
• Equity participation / long-term incentive alignment
• Progression into the Chief of Staff or Director role is merit-based and impact-driven.