WORK LOCATION: Throughout the Afriland First Bank Network
SUPERVISOR: Central Director/Branch Manager
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Contract
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Recruitment Announcement
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/ASSISTANT KEY
ACTIVITIES
ACADEMIC LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Manage the reception and document flow for Management (letters, emails, files, reports, etc.); • Organize and prioritize the supervisor’s schedule according to operational and strategic issues; • Draft and manage administrative documents, ensuring their filing, traceability, confidentiality (routine correspondence, meeting minutes, activity reports, etc.) and archiving; •
Ensure professional communication with all internal and external stakeholders;
• Use office tools effectively and rigorously apply internal procedures; Organize travel (registrations, various reservations, accommodations, transportation, etc.);
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Manage service providers (analyze bids, issue purchase orders, monitor payments, etc.);
• Handle unforeseen events with responsiveness and professionalism;
• Ensure the confidentiality of processed information;
• Provide support on cross-functional tasks as needed by Management (internal communication, organization of internal events, liaison with partners).
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BAC+3) in Executive Secretarial Studies/Administrative Assistance, Administration, Filing, Management, or related fields is required (a Bachelor’s degree in Executive Secretarial Studies is strongly recommended).
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar position would be an asset.
SKILLS
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Knowledge of secretarial and administrative assistance techniques; •
Knowledge of reception techniques;
• Professional communication skills (internal and external);
REQUIRED SKILLS
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• Basic knowledge of administrative management; •
Basic knowledge of scheduling and meeting organization;
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Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English;
• Excellent command of administrative writing;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to use document management and collaboration tools (Teams/SharePoint or equivalent);
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines;
KNOWLEDGE
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Ability to welcome and direct visitors professionally;
• Ability to communicate courteously and clearly;
Effectively manage the management’s schedule and travel arrangements;
• Master and apply internal procedures;
• Proficiency in computer and office software;
• Ensure coordination between different departments and partners;
• Maintain required records and documents;
• Be service- and quality-oriented;
• Report on activities.
SOFT SKILLS
• High sense of rigor, discretion, and confidentiality;
• Professional appearance; • Strong
organizational and stress management skills;
• Analytical and synthesis skills;
• Courtesy, availability, and responsiveness;
• Active listening and teamwork skills;
• Humility and loyalty;
• Proactivity, dynamism, and adaptability;
• Ability to work under pressure.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must submit their application by sending their updated CV in PDF format and a cover letter to the following email address: firstbankcarrieres@afrilandfirstbank.com SUBJECT LINE:
Recruitment Secretary / Executive Assistant
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 23, 2026
NB: Applications that remain unanswered within 60 days of the application deadline will be considered unsuccessful
Afriland First Bank
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