Assistant CEO
Sheraton, Cairo
Assistant CEO
Sheraton, CairoPosted 2 days ago- 8Viewed
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Job Description
Job Responsabilities:
● CEO Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and follow-up.
● Agenda & Schedule Management: Prioritize and coordinate the CEO’s calendar, meetings, and travel arrangements, aligning with strategic priorities.
● Meeting Preparation: Brief the CEO on key topics, prepare agendas, and synthesize pre-read materials for high-level discussions (e.g., board meetings, investor pitches).
● Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle sensitive information with professionalism, including legal, financial, and personnel matters.
● Strategic Communication: Draft and refine CEO communications (emails, speeches, presentations) to reflect organizational vision and brand voice.
● Media & PR Coordination: Partner with the Marcom team to manage press inquiries, interviews, and public appearances for the CEO.
● Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate relationships with partners, investors, and ecosystem players (e.g., startups, government bodies) to amplify STEM EC’s influence.
● Event Representation: Accompany the CEO to events, document key takeaways, and facilitate follow-up actions.
● Startup Pipeline Coordination: Oversee the selection process for program startups (applications, interviews, bootcamps) and report progress to the CEO.
● Mentorship & Training Liaison: Support recruitment of high-profile mentors/speakers and ensure program alignment with CEO’s strategic goals.
● Impact Reporting: Summarize program outcomes and startup performance into concise briefs for CEO and stakeholders.
● Executive Briefings: Translate complex data (e.g., workforce trends, program KPIs) into actionable insights for CEO decision-making.
● Risk & Crisis Support: Assist the CEO in workforce or PR crisis response, including scenario planning and communication strategies.
● Workforce Strategy: Collaborate with HR to align hybrid/remote policies with CEO’s vision for culture and productivity.
● Content Alignment: Review mission-critical content (e.g., donor reports, AI/deep tech narratives) for consistency with CEO priorities.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in executive support, chief of staff, project management, or similar roles.
- Proven experience working directly with C-level executives, preferably in a startup, tech, or innovation-driven environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including experience drafting executive-level correspondence, speeches, and presentations.
- Organizational Mastery: Strong ability to manage complex calendars, prioritize competing demands, and coordinate travel and logistics.
- Analytical Thinking: Skilled at synthesizing large volumes of information, preparing executive briefings, and translating data into actionable insights.
- Relationship Building: Adept at cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and government entities.
- Media & PR Savvy: Experience coordinating with marketing and communications teams to handle press, media inquiries, and public appearances.
- Event Coordination: Ability to represent the CEO at events, document outcomes, and ensure effective follow-up.
- Startup Ecosystem Knowledge: Understanding of startup pipeline processes, including application review, interviews, and program coordination.
- Mentorship Facilitation: Experience recruiting and liaising with high-profile mentors, speakers, and trainers.
- Crisis Management: Competence in supporting risk assessment, scenario planning, and crisis communication strategies.
- Content Review: Attention to detail in reviewing mission-critical content for alignment with organizational vision and CEO priorities.
Personal Attributes
- Professionalism & Integrity: Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in all matters.
- Proactive & Resourceful: Anticipates needs, solves problems independently, and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
- Strategic Mindset: Aligns daily actions with long-term organizational goals and CEO vision.
- Collaborative Spirit: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, especially HR, Marcom, and program management.
- Cultural Fit: Embraces and promotes the organization’s values, mission, and commitment to innovation and STEM excellence.
Technical Proficiency
- Advanced proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, project management software).
- Experience with data analytics platforms and reporting tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with hybrid/remote workforce technologies and best practices.
