Executive Assistant (Tanzanian)

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized Executive Assistant based in Zanzibar, Tanzania, exclusively open to Tanzanian nationals. This full-time onsite role requires a professional with strong administrative and operational skills, excellent English writing abilities, and technical proficiency in a variety of systems vital to our operations. Experience in copywriting is considered a valuable advantage.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive administrative support to the Directors, Guest Services, and Accounts departments.
• Handle operational duties such as scheduling reminders, calendar management, and coordinating projects via platforms like Asana.
• Oversee essential administrative systems, develop message templates, and compose guest communication responses.
• Manage daily administrative tasks including email handling, scheduling appointments, and document management.
• Create, proofread, and edit professional business correspondences with exceptional written English.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and various documents using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Collaborate effectively across departments to manage and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Assist with resolving disputes on online booking platforms such as Booking.com.
• Maintain and update administrative systems ensuring operational efficiency and timely completion of tasks.

Candidate Requirements

• Highly intelligent, professional, and proficient in English communication.
• Strong background in administrative and operational support within fast-moving environments.
• Experienced in drafting message templates and guest communications.
• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on detail and multitasking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Technologically adept using various administrative tools including Asana and Google Workspace.
• Capable of managing advanced administration tasks and operational systems independently.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently coordinate efforts between multiple teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with property hosting platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com is a plus.
• Background in copywriting is highly favored.
• Prior experience managing multiple tasks and cross-team collaboration is advantageous.

Compensation and Location

This position is based at Bwejuu, Zanzibar South & Central, Tanzania with a monthly salary ranging from 800,000 to 1,500,000 Tanzanian Shillings (TZS). This role requires presence at the worksite full-time.

Application Process

The selection process involves an initial online interview with HR, a live online test, a final interview with the company Directors, followed by a trial period.