Virtual Assistant (Remote) at Inspire Her Afrika

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital empowerment, the efficiency of our administrative core determines the scale of our impact on young women across Africa. This Virtual Assistant role is the heartbeat of our daily operations, ensuring that our mentors and mentees experience a seamless, professional, and supportive journey. By managing the vital logistics and communications behind the scenes, you enable our leadership to focus on the strategic growth that changes lives, making your contribution essential to the success of our mentorship mission.

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Job Summary

Inspire Her Afrika is looking for a proactive and highly organized Virtual Assistant to serve as a central support pillar for our remote team. In this role, you will act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, manage complex scheduling, and oversee the administrative flow of our programs. Your goal is to ensure that every email, event, and internal record reflects our commitment to excellence and professional empowerment.

Why This Role is Important

As a remote-first organization, our digital “office” is where our community thrives. The Virtual Assistant ensures this space remains functional and welcoming; without your coordination, the vital links between mentors and their students could be disrupted. You are the guardian of our professional reputation, ensuring that every interaction—from the first acceptance letter to the final mastery session—is handled with care and precision.

Key Responsibilities

Communication & Liaison

Inquiry Management: Act as the first point of contact by managing the organizational inbox and responding professionally to all internal and external queries.
Stakeholder Outreach: Identify and initiate contact with potential partner organizations and guest speakers to enrich our mastery sessions.
Community Relations: Draft and dispatch vital program communications, including onboarding materials, acceptance notices, and program updates for both mentors and mentees.

Logistics & Event Coordination

Event Planning: Develop comprehensive agendas, registration systems, and interactive tools (like quizzes and feedback forms) for our digital events.
Schedule Management: Oversee the master Google Calendar, ensuring all team meetings, mentorship sessions, and community milestones (like birthdays) are accurately tracked.
Administrative Support: Attend team meetings to capture detailed minutes and ensure that action items are documented and followed up on.

Candidate Profile: What Skills are Needed?

Professional Background: A Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BSc/HND) and prior experience in an administrative or virtual support capacity.
Digital Literacy: High proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), Zoom, and collaborative project management platforms like Asana or Trello.
Communication Mastery: Exceptional command of English, both written and verbal, with a knack for professional storytelling.
Personal Attributes: A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities independently while meeting strict deadlines.
Growth Mindset: While experience is valued, we prioritize candidates who show deep alignment with our mission and a relentless willingness to learn.

Benefits of Joining the Team

Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in a fully digital environment that respects your work-life balance.
Professional Network: Gain unique access to a high-level network of African mentors and global industry leaders.
Social Impact: Be part of a purpose-driven organization that is actively closing the gender gap in the African professional sector.
Career Development: Hands-on experience in nonprofit administration with opportunities for increased responsibility as the organization scales.

Salary & Compensation

Competitive (This is a contract-based remote position with compensation based on experience and commitment levels).

About the Organization

Inspire Her Afrika is a trailblazing mentorship program dedicated to unlocking the full potential of young women across the African continent. We believe that by providing targeted education, professional resources, and expert guidance, we can foster a generation of women who are equipped to lead and innovate. Our community is built on the pillars of support and mutual growth, aiming to become the premier mentorship hub for African women. We are more than just a program; we are a movement dedicated to ensuring that African women don’t just participate in the economy, but thrive at its forefront.

Application Details

Location: Fully Remote
Posted: December 30, 2025
Application Deadline: January 5, 2026
How to Apply: Interested candidates who meet the criteria should complete the official recruitment form here: Apply to Inspire Her Afrika – Virtual Assistant

Tips for Applicants

Highlight Your Tech Stack: Be specific about which Google Workspace or project management tools you are most comfortable with in your application.
Be Mission-Centric: In your cover note or application form, explain why empowering African women matters to you personally.
Show Your Proactivity: Give an example of a time you identified an administrative problem and fixed it before you were asked to.

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Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.