Executive Assistant to the Group CEO (French Speaking)

About the role

The Partnership Agency is looking for a highly experienced, bilingual Executive Assistant to support the Group CEO of a leading energy-sector organization. The role suits a dynamic professional who can support senior leadership across regional and international operations, acting as a trusted right hand to the CEO on coordination, reporting, stakeholder engagement and international travel.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support: manage a complex, fast-changing calendar, coordinate internal and external meetings across time zones, and prepare executive reports, presentations and board documentation
• Support Board and Committee meeting materials and full board packs, track action points and follow up on them, and help the Senior Executive Office run smooth governance processes
• Manage end-to-end international and regional travel, including visas, flights, accommodation, ground transport and itineraries, and accompany the CEO on selected trips
• Act as the main liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, draft, edit and translate correspondence in French and English, and facilitate communication between Group offices, subsidiaries and partners
• Track strategic initiatives and projects, research and write briefing notes, and help coordinate cross-functional initiatives
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance policies, handle confidential information with discretion, and maintain organized executive records

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications or a related field
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken is mandatory)
• 5-8 years of experience supporting C-suite or Group-level executives
• Proven experience managing complex executive calendars and international travel
• Preferred: experience in energy, oil & gas or multinational corporate environments, exposure to Board-level governance, and work in multicultural or African/regional settings