Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

About the Organization

Kivu Choice is Rwanda's largest protein producer and one of the fastest-growing aquaculture companies in Africa. Founded in 2022, Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, East Africa's leading aquaculture platform based in Kenya. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales.

Kivu Choice is one of the country's largest employers with over 700 employees and plans to grow to 1,200 employees within the next three years, reflecting its strong commitment to job creation and inclusive economic development. Over the next five years, Kivu Choice aims to scale into Africa's largest and most sustainable protein producer, producing and distributing 30,000 tons of fish annually for the Rwandan market and for export across the region.

Position Overview

The Executive Assistant to the Managing Director is a high-trust, high-impact role that sits at the centre of the organization's leadership. This position enables the MD to operate at full effectiveness by managing time, information flow, and stakeholder communications with precision, discretion, and proactive judgment. The ideal candidate is a sharp, organized, and deeply reliable professional who anticipates needs before they arise, manages competing priorities with calm, and always represents the Office of the MD with the highest levels of professionalism.

Key Details

• Department: Office of the Managing Director
• Reports to: Managing Director
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Primary Responsibilities

Executive Calendar & Schedule Management

• Own and manage the MD's daily, weekly, and monthly calendar with precision
• Proactively schedule, reschedule, and prioritize meetings, travel, and commitments
• Prepare and share daily briefings and agendas to ensure the MD is fully prepared for every engagement
• Protect the MD's time and energy by filtering requests and managing access thoughtfully