Advisor to DCEO

Under the direct supervision of Deputy CEO, the job holder is responsible for the following: 

• Manage da-to-day operations of the DCEO’s office;
• Advise and follow up on key MICE projects under DCEO’s office;
• Collaborate with heads of deparments to drive RCB’s priorities internally and externally;
• Review all departments reports, briefs and other documents submitted;
• Track the Bureau’s key performance indicators;
• Prepare and follow up on DCEO’s meetings and engagements;
• Anticipate DCEOs needs and identify opportunities to streamline office flow;
• Manage DCEO’s travel and other administrative tasks

The job holder qualifications and skills 

• Master’s degree in business or public administration, law, economics, political science or any relevant field and minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar executive support role or Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, law, economics, political science or any relevant field with minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar executive support role.5 years of experience or above in the above field.
• Knowledge or interest of the MICE sector and its trends
• Understanding of strategic planning and performance metrics for institutional development is a plus
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organizational and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive results.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills. Fluent in English and Knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda is an added value.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as other project management and performance tracking software.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information with tact and professionalism
• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and board members
• Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs