Strategic Executive Assistant to the CEO

Global Roles; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Environment Facility Secretariat seeks a Special Assistant to the CEO to provide high-level strategic, diplomatic, and operational support in a fast-moving international environment.

Responsibilities include briefing preparation, stakeholder engagement, and coordinating the CEO’s agenda, travel, and engagements with senior governments, multilateral organizations, and NGOs. Fluency in English and another relevant language is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in international relations, economic development, public policy, business administration, diplomacy, or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience supporting senior public officials and multilateral or diplomatic settings is required.
• Excellent written and spoken English; fluency in at least one additional language relevant to the GEF partnership is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO’s relationships with senior authorities and officials across governments, multilateral agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners.
• Prepare concise briefing materials, agendas, and messages for high-level engagements.
• Accompany the CEO to events and coordinate with host institutions and teams.
• Manage the CEO’s agenda, travel needs, and priority scheduling to ensure timely follow-up.

Skills

International Relations

Diplomatic Engagement

Executive Briefing Preparation

Stakeholder Management

Multi-lateral Coordination

Political Awareness

Strategic Support

Time Management

Prioritization

Multitasking

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Discretion

Organizational Skills

International Travel

Public Policy

Economic Development

Business Administration

Diplomacy

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in international relations, economic development, public policy, business administration, diplomacy, or a closely related field

Job description

Global Environment Facility Secretariat seeks a Special Assistant to the CEO to provide high-level strategic, diplomatic, and operational support in a fast-moving international environment.

Responsibilities include briefing preparation, stakeholder engagement, and coordinating the CEO’s agenda, travel, and engagements with senior governments, multilateral organizations, and NGOs. Fluency in English and another relevant language is required.