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Executive Assistant – Nairobi Jobs in Nairobi County, Kenya at Athena
Title: Executive Assistant – Nairobi
Company: Athena
Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
About Athena
Athena partners with ambitious business leaders by providing world-class Executive Assistants who help executives stay organized, manage priorities, and focus on high-impact work.
As an Executive Assistant, you’ll become a trusted partner to global executives, supporting scheduling, communication, project coordination, operations, and day-to-day business execution.
What You’ll Do
- Manage executive calendars and scheduling
- Coordinate meetings, communications, and travel
- Track priorities, action items, and follow-ups
- Support projects, events, and administrative workflows
- Maintain documentation and records
- Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
- Anticipate client needs and proactively solve problems
- Use technology and AI tools to improve efficiency
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Professional communication and executive presence
- Comfortable using technology and AI tools
- Experience in executive support, operations, administration, customer service, or project coordination preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Training
All hires complete Athena’s paid training program featuring instructor-led learning, practical simulations, executive communication, AI enablement, and performance assessments. Completion is required before client placement.
Compensation & Benefits
During Training
- Fully paid training
- Learning and development resources
- Wellness support
Upon Client Match
- KES 90,000/month
- Performance-based compensation reviews
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Optical and wellness benefits
- 21 working days of annual leave
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- NSSF, SHIF, Affordable Housing Levy, and PAYE statutory contributions
- Career growth opportunities within Athena’s global organization
Why Athena?
- Work remotely with executives around the world
- World-class training and professional development
- High-performance, supportive culture
- Exposure to modern AI tools and technology
- Long-term career growth in a global organization
- Collaborate with a global community of high-performing professionals
