Job offer: Executive Assistant – ABK Cocoa Farm

About the ABK Cocoa Farm Project

• Location: Nkoteng–Eboulou, Cameroon
• Position Title: Executive Assistant
• Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Company: ABK COCOA FARM – A dynamic and growing agribusiness dedicated to sustainable cocoa cultivation.

ABK COCOA FARM is recruiting to support its operational needs and is seeking a qualified Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the Chief Executive Officer.

Primary Mission

Provide comprehensive executive, administrative, and organizational support to the CEO of ABK COCOA FARM. The role requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and operational efficiency to ensure the seamless management of daily activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Oversight

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor and verify the execution of agricultural operations, and report findings to the CEO.
• Facilitate smooth communication and coordination between field teams and executive management.
• Coordinate the work of external service providers, consultants, and partners involved in the project.

2. Administrative and Document Management

• Manage the filing, archiving, and tracking of executive and operational documents in both digital and physical formats.
• Ensure data integrity, accessibility, and confidentiality across all files.
• Develop and maintain an efficient document management and retrieval system.

3. Communication and Strategic Intelligence

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments within the cocoa sector.
• Oversee the company’s institutional website: update content, publish news and articles, and ensure proper technical maintenance.
• Manage the company’s social media presence: create engaging content, moderate interactions, and analyze communication performance metrics.

4. Meetings and Executive Secretariat

• Organize meetings and events: prepare invitations, materials, and briefing documents.
• Draft accurate minutes and follow up on decisions and action items.

5. Executive Support

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, including scheduling and coordinating professional and personal engagements.
• Handle correspondence, calls, and messages with discretion and efficiency.
• Assist with confidential personal matters, ensuring total privacy and trust.

Profile Requirements

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in Executive Assistance, Business or Administrative Management, Communication, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role.
• Experience in the agricultural or agro-industrial sector will be a strong advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent command of office software and communication tools.
• Strong proficiency in website management and social media communication.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and synthesis skills.
• Precision, organization, and strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professional discretion.

Personal Attributes

• Autonomous, proactive, and adaptable.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to production sites as required.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and cover letter to: contact@abkcocoafarm.com

Email Subject: “Application – Executive Assistant”

Application Deadline: November 15

Join ABK COCOA FARM, an ambitious and forward-looking enterprise in the cocoa industry, where your expertise and commitment will directly contribute to our continued growth and success!