Executive Assistant (Tanzanian) at Hostly

Employer: Hostly
Position: Executive Assistant (Tanzanian)
Location: Bwejuu, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite
Eligible Applicants: Tanzanian Nationals Only
Salary: TZS 800,000 – 1,500,000 per month
Job Category: Assistance / Secretarial
Job ID: 16672959

About Hostly

Hostly is a young, fast-growing Airbnb management company based in the United Kingdom and Zanzibar, Tanzania. The company provides property and guest management services and operates with a distributed team across different countries, including the Philippines and South Africa.

Job Overview

Hostly is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with excellent writing skills to support its fast-paced team.

The successful candidate will have a strong administrative and operational background, excellent written English, and the technical ability to manage a variety of systems and tools that are integral to daily operations.

Copywriting experience is an added advantage. The ideal candidate should be comfortable coordinating with multiple teams, managing several tasks simultaneously, and streamlining administrative and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Directors, the Guest Services Team, and the Accounts Department.
• Manage operational tasks, including setting up reminders, organizing calendars, and coordinating projects through Asana or similar software.
• Oversee high-level administrative duties, including managing systems that are crucial to daily operations.
• Create message templates and draft guest communication responses.
• Perform day-to-day administrative functions, including handling emails, scheduling, and documentation.
• Draft, proofread, and edit business correspondence using excellent written English.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Coordinate and manage tasks across multiple departments while maintaining strong collaboration.
• Assist in resolving disputes on platforms such as Booking.com.
• Maintain and update administrative systems to ensure efficiency and timely completion of tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should possess the following:

• Highly literate, intelligent, and professional.
• Strong background in administrative and operational support, particularly in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to create and write effective message templates and guest communication responses.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong technological proficiency, with experience using administrative tools such as Asana and Google Workspace.
• Experience in high-level administration, including managing systems and tools used in daily operations.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively across multiple teams.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with property hosting services such as Airbnb and Booking.com is advantageous.
• Copywriting experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a multitasking role involving coordination across multiple teams.

Hiring Process

The recruitment process will consist of:

1. Initial interview with HR – Online
2. Live test – Online
3. Final interview with the Directors
4. Trial period

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications directly through the application form below:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Important: This position is open to Tanzanian Nationals only and is based onsite in Bwejuu, Zanzibar.