Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Technical Assistant to support the Regional Director with reporting, scheduling, coordination, and general administrative tasks.

The role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to ensure smooth regional operations and effective decision-making support.

Key Responsibilities.

• Compile, analyse, and prepare reports, presentations, and briefing documents for the Regional Director
• Manage and coordinate the Regional Director’s calendar, meetings, travel plans, and appointments
• Organize meeting agendas, take minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and databases for ongoing regional activities and projects
• Manage incoming communication and draft correspondence on behalf of the Regional Director when needed
• Coordinate with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth information flow
• Support logistical planning for meetings, events, workshops, and regional engagements
• Monitor task progress, ensure timely updates, and assist in tracking project deliverables
• Handle confidential information professionally and maintain high levels of discretion
• Assist with administrative tasks, procurement processes, and basic budget monitoring where required

Key Requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience supporting senior leadership in an administrative or technical capacity
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time-management, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Professional discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

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• Compile, analyse, and prepare reports, presentations, and briefing documents for the Regional Director
• Manage and coordinate the Regional Director’s calendar, meetings, travel plans, and appointments
• Organize meeting agendas, take minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and databases for ongoing regional activities and projects
• Manage incoming communication and draft correspondence on behalf of the Regional Director when needed
• Coordinate with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth information flow
• Support logistical planning for meetings, events, workshops, and regional engagements
• Monitor task progress, ensure timely updates, and assist in tracking project deliverables
• Handle confidential information professionally and maintain high levels of discretion
• Assist with administrative tasks, procurement processes, and basic budget monitoring where required

• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time-management, organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• High attention to detail
• Proactive mindset
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Professional discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience supporting senior leadership in an administrative or technical capacity