Personal Assistant – Executive Office

JOIN OUR TEAM

Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC) is a leading Microfinance Institution, licensed and regulated by the Bank of Zambia. For 30 years now, we have served and empowered entrepreneurs with tailor-made financial solutions to help them take the next step in their business.

CORE VALUES

Our Core Values of Purpose, Accountability, Service, Stewardship, Integrity, Ownership, Novelty (PASSION) were carefully selected to reflect our passion and what we stand for as an organisation. These values underpin our Vision and Mission, and guide all our business activities, actions, and behaviours. All our business decisions are based on these values.

OUR CULTURE AND OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

We are passionate about our business, the people behind our success, and our clients. We are a performance-driven and result-oriented organisation. Our culture of open communication and trust propels us to deliver strong results year in, year out. Our work environment is fast-paced and of high intensity, yet highly empowering and highly collaborative. We stretch and challenge every colleague to perform at their highest level and to the best standards and quality. Our reward and remuneration system strongly reflects the premium we place on high performance, and on attracting, developing, and retaining high performing talent.

THE ROLE AND THE CANDIDATE

Are you a highly organized, proactive individual with a passion for excellence and seeking growth in your career? We are looking for a dedicated Personal Assistant to support our CEO and the Executive Committee (ExCo) members, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role demands exceptional communication skills, discretion, a strong ability to influence others, delivery of relevant business reports, the ability to handle multiple priorities with precision and attention to detail. Among others, you must have top-tier organizational skills, a proactive mindset and the capacity to work with strict deadlines. If you thrive under pressure and have a knack for anticipating needs, we would love to hear from you.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Must have a strong work ethic and willingness to work extended hours
• A proactive approach with a problem-solving attitude
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced setting
• Strong influence over different work groups
• Expertise in report writing and presentation
• Must be a self-starter
• Ability to work under pressure
• Maintains deadlines
• Detail oriented

Do you have attributes (skills, knowledge, experience, attitude, character) that squarely match our values and culture described above? Are you interested in adding value to our business? If yes, and are interested in the role, send your application, including copies of academic & professional qualifications with three professional references via e-mail to joinourteam@efczambia.com.zm. The closing date for receiving applications is Thursday, 31st August 2024.