Executive Operations Assistant (Volunteer)

About the role

Eliara Global Solutions (EGS), based in Accra, Ghana, is seeking a volunteer Executive Operations Assistant to provide direct executive, institutional and operational support to the Founder. The role offers hands-on exposure to institutional development, executive operations, research and external institutional engagement, working closely with the Founder on assignments involving government institutions, ministries, public agencies, private organizations and partners. It is hybrid and field-based, with about 15 hours per week and an initial three-month engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Founder in coordinating organizational activities, executing delegated tasks and keeping accurate records of assignments, submissions and follow-ups.
• Prepare and submit official correspondence to ministries and agencies, deliver documents personally, make professional calls and arrange appointments and meetings.
• Research institutions, agencies, markets and stakeholders, and prepare research briefs, institutional profiles and background reports.
• Support institutional introductions, partnership proposals and coordination of meetings and collaborations.
• Organize correspondence and records, assist with reports and presentations, and keep a tracking system for pending actions.

Required profile

• Backgrounds in International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Management, Development Studies, Communications or related fields are encouraged; practical experience is an advantage.
• Strong discipline, reliability, initiative and good organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, confidence in calling institutions, and professional discretion.
• Ability to commit consistently to Accra and to complete mandatory pre-onboarding online training and an institutional induction.

What we offer

• A fixed volunteer allowance per day worked, paid at the end of the month, to help with transport and meals.
• Exposure to executive operations, institutional affairs, market research and partnerships, with mentorship from the Founder.
• An experience certificate and professional reference upon satisfactory completion.
• Possibility of a paid position later, depending on performance and growth of the organization.