Protocol and Executive Officer

Job Purpose

Strategic responsibility for executive protocol and high-level engagement governance at CapitalSage Holdings. This role ensures professionalism and reputational protection during interactions with DFIs, regulators, government officials, and international partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage governance and coordination of executive security and escort arrangements, ensuring risk-aligned logistics without assuming tactical command.
  
• Coordinate movement flow and dignitary interfaces with security teams for seamless, professional engagement execution.
  
• Enforce Group-wide protocol standards for hosting, etiquette, and dignitary handling to ensure consistency across all subsidiaries.
  
• Centralize and prioritize high-level engagements involving government bodies, DFIs, investors, and international partners.
  
• Act as the primary interface between the GMD’s Office and external stakeholders to maintain professional tone and protocol adherence.
  
• Prepare and quality-assure executive briefing materials, stakeholder profiles, and risk assessments to align strategic messaging.
  
• Manage reputational and diplomatic risks by ensuring all high-level engagements are pre-approved and thoroughly prepared.
  
• Institutionalize executive engagement processes through the development of protocol playbooks, templates, and documented workflows.
  

External Stakeholders

• Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
  
• Regulatory and Government Agencies
  
• Institutional Investors and Lenders
  
• International Development Partners
  
• Traditional and Diplomatic Institutions
  
• Strategic Partners and Advisors
  

Skills Required

• Leadership and management skills
  
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and executive decision environments
  
• High emotional intelligence and judgment
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
  
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills
  
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
  
• Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
  
• Ability to work across cross cultural teams
  
• Deep appreciation of protocol, diplomacy, and cross-cultural engagement
  

Requirements

• Degree in Business, International Relations, Law, or related field (Postgraduate preferred).
  
• 8–12 years of experience in Executive Office, Protocol, or Government Liaison roles.
  
• Proven track record of engagement with senior government officials, regulators, DFIs, and investors.
  
• Strong project management skills and experience operating in high-pressure, high-discretion environments.
  

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