Executive Assistant to Chief Operations Officer

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Executive Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer of a reputable US organisation. Based in Cairo, you will work onsite while aligning your schedule with US business hours, providing high‑level administrative and strategic assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the COO’s calendar, meetings, communications, follow‑ups and competing priorities.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, briefing documents, presentations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain visibility of key priorities, commitments, deadlines and outstanding actions.
• Anticipate upcoming requirements and proactively gather necessary information or resources.
• Exercise sound judgement on routine business matters and determine appropriate next steps.
• Handle confidential and commercially sensitive information with the highest discretion.
• Coordinate and track project deliverables, ensuring momentum across strategic initiatives.

Required profile

• Highly capable, proactive and commercially aware professional.
• Exceptional judgement, organisational skills, discretion and communication abilities.
• Comfortable engaging with senior international stakeholders and working with limited supervision.
• Willingness to work onsite in Cairo and align working hours with the US time zone.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills mentioned in the posting.