
Grace Lelian
Administrative & Operations Professional | Executive Support | Procurement & Logistics | Event & Travel Coordination | USAID & NGO Experience
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About
Administrative and Operations professional with 8+ years of experience supporting senior leadership, coordinating office operations, and managing logistics across corporate and international development environments. I have built a strong career providing executive support, procurement coordination, travel and event management, and operational administration while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and excellent stakeholder engagement.
I currently serve as Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO at Mathara Holdings Limited, where I manage executive scheduling, coordinate high-level meetings, prepare reports and presentations, and act as a key liaison between leadership and stakeholders.
Previously, I worked with Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA), RTI International (USAID Program), and Land O’ Lakes International Development, supporting administrative operations, procurement processes, and logistics coordination for donor-funded programs.
My key strengths include
- Executive and administrative support
- Office and operations management
- Procurement and vendor coordination
- Travel, logistics, and event planning
- Asset, inventory, and fleet management
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
I am passionate about creating efficient systems that enable teams and leaders to focus on strategic priorities while ensuring smooth operational delivery.
I am always open to connecting with professionals in operations, administration, and international development and exploring opportunities where I can contribute to organizational efficiency and impact.
Experience
- Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO- At Mathara Holdings Limited-December 2025 - to date.
- Administrative Associate-At Open Society Africa - from January 2020-September 2024
- Administrative Assistant- At RTI International - from April 2018-December 2019
- Regional Administrative Assistant - At Land O Lakes Organisation from March 2014-December 2017
- Receptionist - At Avenue Heathcare from January 2013 - February 2014
Education
-Bachelors Degree in Procurement and Logistics-KCA University
-Advanced Diploma in Office Management and Administration