Senior Strategic Project Officer Mekong Capital

I. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN THIS ROLE:

As a Strategic Project Officer you will work closely with Partners and Directors to maximize leadership effectiveness and drive strategic execution across the organization.

You will ensure leaders focus on the highest-impact priorities by optimizing their time allocation coordinating strategic initiatives tracking key commitments and driving accountability across stakeholders. Through strong project coordination and execution discipline you will help transform priorities into measurable business outcomes.

II. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Strategic Prioritization & Calendar Optimization

• Manage and optimize Partners and Directors calendars based on strategic priorities business objectives and key commitments.
• Ensure leadership time is allocated to the highest-impact activities and initiatives.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts competing priorities and execution risks.
• Coordinate meetings business reviews and critical discussions to maximize effectiveness.
• Track key action items decisions and commitments to ensure timely follow-through.

2. Strategic Project Coordination

• Coordinate strategic and cross-functional initiatives from planning to execution.
• Monitor milestones timelines dependencies and risks.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and accountability to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Provide progress updates and escalate issues when necessary.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Execution

• Coordinate critical discussions and follow-up actions across teams and stakeholders.
• Track execution progress and identify gaps risks or delays.
• Support leaders in ensuring strategic initiatives remain on track and aligned with business objectives.

4. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve execution effectiveness workflows and collaboration.
• Develop tracking and reporting mechanisms to increase visibility and accountability.
• Contribute to a culture of operational excellence and disciplined execution.

III. KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Experience & Background

• 510 years of experience in Project Management PMO Business Operations Strategic Planning Executive Support or similar roles.
• Experience working closely with senior leaders (C-level Partners Directors or Board Members).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities stakeholders and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Prioritization: Ability to align time resources and activities with business priorities.
• Project Management: Strong planning coordination execution and follow-through skills.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence align and drive accountability across teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving judgment and decision-support capability.
• Ownership & Resilience: Proactive detail-oriented accountable and able to perform under pressure.
• Communication: Fluent English with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1