Executive Assistant to International Directors

Full time @Cigna in Administration
  • Kenya View on Map
  • Post Date : August 13, 2026
  • Apply Before : August 27, 2026
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Job Detail

  • Experience  5 Years
  • Industry  Administration & Office Support
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

About the Role

  • The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive executive, operational and administrative support to three Directors within the Health Organisation. Acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders, the role proactively manages competing priorities, supports effective decision-making and ensures the smooth execution of leadership commitments, administrative obligations and key business initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enabling leadership effectiveness, driving operational efficiency and supporting collaboration across Payment Integrity, Provider Partnerships, Controls and wider International Health stakeholders.

You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Managing complex international diaries across multiple time zones, prioritising and coordinating meeting requests based on business priorities and leadership commitments.
  • Managing confidential correspondence and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Preparing presentations, briefing materials, agendas and meeting packs.
  • Anticipating scheduling conflicts and proactively identifying solutions.
  • Supporting the Directors with administrative, operational and strategic coordination activities.
  • Coordinating executive travel logistics and managing expense submissions and approvals.
  • Coordinating leadership team meetings, workshops, offsites and departmental events.
  • Maintaining organisational charts and distribution lists.
  • Coordinating departmental planning activities and annual governance calendars.
  • Building effective relationships with Executive Assistants and stakeholders across International Health.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

  • 5+ years of experience supporting Director-level or senior executive leaders.
  • Significant experience managing multiple complex calendars simultaneously.
  • Experience coordinating international travel and expense management.
  • Experience working within a large matrixed organisation.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
  • Experience using SharePoint and collaboration tools.
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Valued Extras

  • Experience supporting global or international teams.
  • Experience coordinating leadership events in a complex or international environment.
  • Professional qualification in administration, business support or office management.
  • Project coordination or project management experience.

Competencies & Skills

  • Exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
  • Ability to influence and coordinate across multiple leadership teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong planning, coordination and follow-through.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively.
  • Effective problem-solving skills.
  • High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
  • Adaptability and resilience within a fast-paced environment.
  • Continuous improvement mindset focused on identifying efficiencies and enhancing ways of working.
  • Ability to work effectively across cultures, geographies and time zones.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Multicultural and hybrid working environment
  • Private Medical Insurance and Employee Wellbeing Benefits
  • Development Programs and access to global learning communities
  • Opportunity to grow within a global organization

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