Executive Assistant to the Strategy Lead

Executive Assistant to the Head of Strategy

The Head of Strategy at OpenGov Africa works across multiple initiatives, teams, and partners to drive alignment, execution, and long-term impact. To support this work, we are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to the Head of Strategy.

This role goes beyond traditional administrative support. You will be a trusted partner responsible for documentation, coordination, and follow-through, ensuring that strategic discussions, decisions, and action items are properly captured, organized, and executed. You will help the Head of Strategy stay focused on high-impact priorities by bringing structure, clarity, and consistency to daily operations.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the Head of Strategy’s schedule, priorities, and reminders
• Own and maintain strategic documentation, including meeting notes, strategy briefs, action trackers, and decision logs
• Track action items from meetings and ensure timely follow-up across teams
• Draft, edit, and organize internal and external communications such as emails, updates, and partner outreach
• Maintain well-structured document repositories and ensure information is easy to find and kept up to date
• Coordinate with volunteer teams and team leads across different functions
• Support research and information gathering to inform strategic work
• Anticipate administrative and coordination needs and recommend improvements to workflows and documentation systems

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills
• Proven ability to turn discussions into clear, structured written outputs
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Proficiency with collaboration and documentation tools such as Google Workspace and Discord, with willingness to learn GitHub if unfamiliar
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, distributed, and volunteer-driven environment
• Interest in governance, civic engagement, or Africa’s development is a strong plus

What You’ll Gain

• Direct, day-to-day collaboration with the Head of Strategy
• Exposure to high-level strategic planning and decision-making
• Opportunity to strengthen operational and documentation systems in a growing pan-African civic organization
• Experience working within a global, mission-driven community
• Develop high-level organizational, strategic, and leadership support skills
• Expand your global network in governance, civic tech, and advocacy
• Gain experience that stands out on any professional or leadership path
• Contribute meaningfully to building a people-powered movement for Africa’s future

How to Apply

If this excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by filling this form: ( https://forms.gle/mQK6ruMtahZt84Un8).

Be at the center of shaping Africa’s future. Join us today.

Private Group Details:

• Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
• Event can be held virtually
• No Donation