Executive Assistant

Job Brief

Open to Philippines-based candidates

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

Objectives of Role

The Executive Assistant role will provide high level administrative and coordination support to the Group Chief Operations Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, including day-to-day operational support and assist with business improvement strategies to contribute to the overall success of the business.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to the Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Manage complex executive calendars, meeting schedules and competing priorities across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodation and logistics.
• Prepare executive correspondence, presentations, reports, briefing papers and meeting materials.
• Support the co-ordination of Executive Leadership Team (ELT) logistics, agenda and action registers as required.
• Monitor and follow up on key actions and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Act as the primary liaison between the COO, CFO and internal and external stakeholders, maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Provide administrative support for business transformation initiatives and strategic projects under the remit of the COO and CFO.
• Manage confidential information with the highest level of professionalism, integrity and discretion.
• Coordinate document approvals, signatures and executive workflows.
• Organise and maintain executive filing systems, records and governance documentation.
• Manage executive expenses, purchase requests and other administrative processes as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve executive office processes, efficiency and ways of working.
• Anticipate the needs of the COO and CFO, providing proactive support that enables effective leadership and decision-making.
• All other administrative duties as directed by the COO and CFO.
  
  
  

About You

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• At least 4 years’ experience in Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or administrative role
• Strongwrittenandcommunication skills
• Excellentattentiontodetail,organisationalandtimemanagement skills
• Reliableandtrustworthynaturewhendealingwithconfidentialissuesandstaffatall levels
• Establishandmaintainharmoniousworkingrelationshipswithsuperiors,co-workers,clientsand suppliers.
• Keentolearnexistingsystemsandidentifyopportunitiesfor improvement.
• Upholdconfidentiality,discretionandintegrityatall times.
  
  
  

Desirable

• ExperienceintheInternationalDevelopment sector.
• Experience in executive or administrative support to a COO or CFO role.
  
  
  

Why join DT Global?

At DT Global, we are committed to the ongoing professional and personal development of all our people, helping them grow and reach their full potential. Harnessing their talent, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance are all integral to our success.

We welcome your interest in joining the DT Global Asia Pacific team.

How To Apply

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Please submit

• Your CV
• A cover letter outlining your suitability to the role
  
  
  

APPLICATIONS CLOSE on 10 August 2026 Monday, 11:59 pm Manila time

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply early as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.

Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.

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