Posted:Aug 23
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
Equity Bank Limited (The "Bankโ) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bankโs registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapterย 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The societyโs logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to fin
Job Description
- The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide high-level administrative, coordination, and stakeholder support to the Group EPMO Director and the wider EPMO team. This role requires a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful individual who can handle executive-level responsibilities while also assisting Project Managers in project coordination activities. The EA will act as a central point of contact for stakeholders, support project governance processes, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the EPMO.
Responsibilities:
- Executive & Administrative Support
- Provide executive assistance to the Group EPMO Director, including calendar management, travel arrangements, correspondence, and meeting preparation.
- Draft, review, and format reports, presentations, and communications for senior stakeholders, EXCO, and the Board.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Team & Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as the first point of contact for EPMO stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely responses.
- Coordinate cross-functional engagements between the EPMO and business units.
- Organize workshops, governance meetings, and project steering committees, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
- Project Coordination Support
- Support Project Managers in project tracking, documentation, and reporting.
- Assist in updating project plans, risk registers, action logs, and benefits registers under PM guidance.
- Follow up with project owners and stakeholders on deliverables to ensure timelines are met.
- Consolidate project updates into EPMO dashboards and management reports.
- Governance & Reporting
- Help prepare materials for project governance forums, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Support monitoring of compliance with EPMO processes, templates, and standards.
- Coordinate the collation and submission of monthly and quarterly EPMO reports.
- Office & Knowledge Management
- Maintain EPMO knowledge repositories, documentation libraries, and SharePoint/PMO tools.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the EPMO office, including logistics and communications.
- Provide support to the broader EPMO team to drive collaboration and productivity
Qualifications/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, Project Coordinator, or in a similar support role within a large organization.
- Exposure to project management or PMO environments is highly desirable.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Smartsheet).
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
Experience:
- 3–5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, Project Coordinator, or in a similar support role within a large organization.
- Exposure to project management or PMO environments is highly desirable.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Smartsheet).
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time