A high-stakes position for an Executive Assistant (EA) was announced in January 2026 by Silverleaf Academy Ltd., a trailblazing network of excellent, reasonably priced private schools. This position, which is situated in Arusha and provides the contemporary flexibility of a hybrid or remote arrangement spanning Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, or Arusha, serves as a strategic partner to the founder and CEO.
Silverleaf Academy is a mission-driven social company that is revolutionizing education for lower-middle-class families in East Africa. It is more than just a school. This entails working at the nexus of impact investment, cross-border leadership, and education technology (EdTech) for an executive assistant.
- Overview of the Role: Strategic Partner
The Executive Assistant position at Silverleaf is not at all like a typical secretarial position. As the CEO’s “Right Hand” and Chief of Staff-lite, you are in charge of safeguarding their time, overseeing an expanding group of direct reports, including a personal assistant, and making sure that high-level strategic objectives are turned into operational realities.
| Feature | Details |
| Organization | Silverleaf Academy Ltd |
| Primary Location | Arusha, Tanzania (Remote/Hybrid options available) |
| Line Manager | Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
| Contract Type | Full-Time |
| Key Experience | 2–5+ years in C-Suite or senior leadership support |
- Strategic Responsibility Pillars
The duties of the EA are intended to allow the CEO to function at “peak effectiveness.” Five key areas of effect are used to do this.
A. Executive and Strategic Assistance
You are a partner in thought. This implies that you participate in both the “What” and the “How” rather than merely taking notes.
Board and Investor Relations: Writing expert reports, high-stakes presentations, and board papers.
Research: Combining data to facilitate new partnership initiatives and fundraising rounds.
Maintaining complete secrecy when handling delicate HR duties and hiring decisions is known as confidentiality.
B. Mastery of Calendar and Communication
Tanzania, Kenya, and international stakeholders make up the “dynamic portfolio” that the CEO oversees.
Managing incoming communications to make sure the CEO only sees what is absolutely necessary while making sure other stakeholders receive prompt, excellent responses is known as triage.
Making sure the CEO is never “walking in cold” to a meeting is known as briefing. For each encounter, you supply the background, the bios, and the intended results.
C. Logistics of Travel and Events
The leadership of Silverleaf travels across the world for educational summits and fundraising events.
Managing visas, intricate airline schedules across several time zones, and post-trip expense reconciliation are all part of end-to-end planning.
Leadership Offsites: Organizing the logistics of VIP donor visits to the Arusha campuses and board meetings.
D. Productivity & Process Enhancement
It is anticipated that the EA will create systems.
Workflow optimization is the process of streamlining the flow of information through the CEO’s office by implementing new digital technologies like project management software and Google Workspace.
Attending internal meetings in the CEO’s place to take notes and make sure action items are followed up on is known as “representing the CEO.”
- Silverleaf Standard Candidate Profile
Silverleaf is seeking a “discreet, mission-driven” professional who can work well in a fast-paced, multicultural setting.
Education and Experience: 2–5+ years of experience working with C-suite executives, ideally in an EdTech, non-profit, or social enterprise environment.
Communication: Outstanding fluency in English, almost native. You have to be able to write letters that sound like they belong to the CEO.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and contemporary productivity applications, such as Asana, Trello, or Slack, is a sign of digital literacy.
Soft Skills:
The capacity to read the room and handle stakeholders tactfully is known as emotional intelligence (EQ).
Judgment: Understanding when to escalate a situation and when to make a decision on behalf of the CEO.
- KPIs for Measured Success
Silverleaf measures success, in contrast to many administrative positions. You need to meet these certain standards in order to succeed:
| Metric | Target |
| Calendar Accuracy | 98%+ (Zero critical scheduling conflicts) |
| Response Time | Internal: <12 hours; External: <24 hours |
| Follow-Up Execution | 95%+ on-time completion of tracked tasks |
| Document Quality | 90%+ “final-ready” (Requires no edits from the CEO) |
| Travel Logistics | 100% incident-free coordination |
- The “Silverleaf Difference”: Upholding the Principles
Values are more than simply wall posters at Silverleaf; they serve as the standards for your performance evaluation.
Set the example by serving with compassion and honesty.
Think critically and question the “status quo” of how things are done by asking why and why not.
Speak, Listen, and Learn: Keeping lines of communication open.
Build for the Future: Tanzania’s future leaders are built on every administrative duty.
- Application Procedure: How to Apply
A uniform digital application procedure is used by Silverleaf.
Digital Form: Fill out the Google Form that is provided in the official post.GOOGLE FORM
Required Documents: A customized resume and a cover letter must be uploaded.
No Recruitment Fees: According to the SSB CAREERHUB “Critical Warning,” Silverleaf Academy is a respectable employer and will never request payment for equipment or an interview. It is a scam if you are requested to pay.
- Strategic Guidance for Candidates on the Shortlist
Your ability to predict demands will be put to the test if the CEO calls you in for an interview.
Create Case Studies: Consider an instance where you identified a significant logistical mistake before it occurred.
Demonstrate Your Systems: Be prepared to list the precise programs (such as Notion, Google Calendar, and Calendly) that you use to manage an executive’s life.
Concentrate on the Goal: Learn about Silverleaf’s “C21st” (21st Century) teaching approach and how they employ tablets in the classroom. You can support the leader more effectively if you are familiar with the product.