Executive Assistant – Carbon Excellence & Distribution Support
Nairobi
Posted 11 March, 2026
Deadline 25 March, 2026
Administration and Office SupportFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Role Overview
BURN is looking for an Executive Assistant for Carbon Excellence & Distribution Support. In this role, you will be responsible for driving cross-functional governance and execution discipline, ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into actionable workplans. You will act as a key interface between the Director and various departments, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and facilitating the achievement of organizational OKRs. This role requires a systems-level thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Establish and maintain a centralized functional execution tracker covering OKRs, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental commitments.
Translate Director-level priorities into structured workplans with defined owners, milestones, and success metrics.
Conduct systematic follow-ups with functional leads to monitor progress against commitments; identify delays or ownership gaps and drive resolution.
Develop structured escalation frameworks to address slippages before they impact performance.
Standardize reporting cadence to ensure consistent visibility across departments.
Software Prioritization & Systems Governance
Consolidate feature requests from multiple teams into structured requirement summaries.
Develop prioritization matrices (impact vs. effort) to support Director-level decision-making.
Prepare briefing materials and data packs for software roadmap prioritization.
Track approved development items through implementation and monitor timelines.
Strategic Project Leadership
Support projects from scoping through execution, including stakeholder mapping, timeline planning, and risk mitigation.
Coordinate country-level implementation tracking for governance frameworks and SOP updates.
Monitor project progress and provide structured status updates to the Director.
Reporting & Performance Visibility
Consolidate data from multiple teams into executive-ready summaries and visual reports.
Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly performance reports.
Director Representation & Executive Interface
Represent the Director in selected internal operational and governance meetings.
Provide structured summaries of discussions, decisions, and required follow-ups.
Prepare SMT-ready slide decks and executive briefings.
Serve as a first-level filter for operational issues, ensuring material risks are escalated appropriately.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, Environmental Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
4–7 years of experience in strategy & operations, or cross-functional program support roles.
Demonstrated experience supporting initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical capability (Advanced Excel is required; experience with BI tools is preferred).
Structured and systems-level thinker with high problem-solving capability.
Executive presence and confidence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders without line authority.
High ownership and execution bias.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the BURN recruitment portal at: https://burnmanufacturing.applytojob.com/apply/
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply directly through the BURN career portal at burnmanufacturing.applytojob.com. Ensure you provide all requested documentation during the application process.
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