About This Role
This is not a typical strategy role — it is a high-trust, intellectually demanding position embedded within the CEO’s office of a multinational company. Based in Conakry, Guinea, the role blends strategic analysis, executive communication, and decision support, requiring someone who can operate as a thinking partner to the Chief Strategy Officer. It suits a seasoned professional who thrives on reading deeply, writing sharply, and navigating complex corporate and cross-border environments.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The employer is clearly seeking more than a standard strategist — they want a person of intellectual rigor and professional polish who can synthesize information rapidly and communicate with precision. The emphasis on “passion for reading, writing, and pursuit of knowledge” signals that this role involves heavy research, document drafting, and high-level briefing. The cross-sector listing (business, economics, legal, development, media) suggests the role demands versatility and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholder perspectives.
How to Approach This Application
Your application must demonstrate your intellectual depth and writing sophistication — not just your strategy credentials. Submit a concise, well-structured cover letter that shows how you think, not just what you’ve done. Highlight any experience working directly with C-suite executives, managing confidential information, or operating in multicultural, West African contexts. A writing sample (e.g., a policy brief, strategic memo, or analytical article) would significantly strengthen your candidacy.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a senior professional (5–8 years) with exceptional analytical and communication skills, ideally with exposure to multi-sector environments and executive support. Given the niche combination of location, seniority, and high-trust nature, competition is likely moderate but selective — the employer will prioritize fit and intellectual caliber over volume of applicants.
TACON PLC SARL
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref: TACON/CS/2026/01
Senior Strategy Officer
Duty Station: Conakry, Guinea — West Africa
Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer (Office of the CEO)
Employment Term: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable but highly attractive
1. ABOUT THE ROLE
TACON PLC SARL is recruiting a Senior Strategy Officer to serve within the Office of the Chief Executive Officer. This is a critical, high-trust position that demands an individual of exceptional intellectual calibre, professional sophistication, and an unwavering passion for reading, writing, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.
The Senior Strategy Officer will function as the Chief Strategic Officer’s assistant in matters of strategic documentation, corporate communication, executive decision support, and high-level liaison. The role requires someone who is not merely competent but extraordinary — a person whose speed of understanding, depth of analysis, and quality of expression set them apart. This is not a routine administrative position; it is a role for an exceptional individual who will become an indispensable extension of the CEO’s office.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research and analysis across business, finance, regulatory, competitive, and operational domains to support the Chief Strategy Officer's decision-making.
- Assist in formulating, refining, and stress-testing corporate strategies, growth initiatives, and investment theses for Group CEO and Board consideration.
- Draft and review strategy documents, corporate proposals, investment memoranda, Board papers, partnership frameworks, and executive briefing notes under the Chief Strategy Officer's direction.
- Prepare decision papers, executive summaries, talking points, and presentation materials — concise, compelling, and ready for immediate use by senior leadership.
- Represent the Chief Strategy Officer in designated engagements with internal departments, external partners, government institutions, and international counterparts across multiple jurisdictions.
- Manage the Chief Strategy Officer's strategic workstreams: track deliverables, deadlines, and action items; maintain document control and filing systems; ensure follow-through on Board decisions, CEO directives, and cross-departmental commitments.
- Coordinate with CFO, Legal, Engineering, HR, IT, and Procurement to ensure strategic inputs are collected on time and alignment gaps are flagged early.
3. PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree; a Master’s Degree is strongly preferred and will carry significant weight in the evaluation process.
- Preferred fields: English Language & Literature, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Communications, or Project Management.
- Candidates holding dual degrees or advanced certifications in complementary fields (e.g., MBA combined with Literature or Law) will be viewed with particular favour.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior executive support, strategic advisory, or corporate communications role — preferably within a CEO’s office or senior leadership team.
- Demonstrated track record of producing Board-quality documents, strategic proposals, and high-stakes correspondence under tight deadlines.
- Experience in a construction, infrastructure, or engineering firm is a significant added value.
Skills & Competencies
- High-calibre English proficiency — fluent, polished, and confident in speaking, writing, reading, and high-level liaison communication. Mastery of tone and register across audiences.
- French language proficiency is not mandatory but is a significant added value and will be given very strong preference in the selection process.
- Exceptional reading comprehension and analytical writing — ability to extract key insights from lengthy, complex documents and produce clear, structured outputs across all formats.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) well beyond basic use, including document design, data analysis, and presentation excellence.
- Self-driven, proactive, detail-oriented, and composed under pressure. Impeccable judgment and the strictest confidentiality.
- Professional maturity — capable of engaging with senior executives, government officials, international partners, and board members with ease.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a single PDF file combining their Cover Letter and CV to:
Subject Line: TACON/CS/2026/01 — Senior Strategy Officer
File Format: Single PDF file (Cover Letter + CV combined)
Deadline: 15 days from the date of first publication of this announcement
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. TACON PLC SARL is an equal opportunity employer.
Related jobs
More openings in a similar category on Kedamijobs.
-
Customer service officer
Unity Micro Finance Institution S.C
-
casher
Unity Micro Finance Institution S.C
-
Customer service Supervisor
Unity Micro Finance Institution S.C
Discover More Jobs
View Other JobsApply for this Job
Senior Strategy Officer
TACON PLC SARL
